Viking has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn.
The ceremony took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy on April 26.
Viking Saturn will officially be named in New York on June 6 by its godmother, philanthropist and chairman of the Metropolitan Opera Ann Ziff.
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The 930-passenger vessel will then spend its inaugural season sailing two new voyages: Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada, which sails between New York and Reykjavik, and Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer, which sails between Reykjavik and Bergen.
Chairman Torstein Hagen said: “We are very proud to welcome the newest sister ship to our award-winning ocean fleet.
“We are also grateful that Ann Ziff has honoured us by serving as godmother of Viking Saturn.
“Having travelled with us for years, Ann is a loyal Viking guest, and she shares our commitment to the arts and cultural enrichment. Her contributions to the Metropolitan Opera, one of our long-time cultural partners, as well as many other important causes are truly impressive.”
Ziff said: “I am delighted to serve as godmother of the Viking Saturn. For those who are curious about the world, there is no better way to explore and immerse yourself than from the comfort of a Viking ship.”