Cruise

Viking’s future oceangoing cruise ship floated out in Italy

Baird Maritime

Viking Saturn, the newest oceangoing cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for shipowner Viking Cruises, was floated out in Ancona on Thursday, June 23.

Once completed, the ship will have a displacement of 47,800 tonnes and 465 all-veranda staterooms that can house a total of 930 guests. Other amenities will include three pools, numerous al fresco restaurants, and a spa with sauna and snow grotto.

As with other ships in the Viking fleet, Viking Saturn is built in accordance to Safe Return to Port requirements.