The two new ships will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 metric tons, a capacity of 998 passengers, and will be delivered in 2032.
Fincantieri and Viking have announced the signing of contracts for the construction of two new cruise ships, following the exercise of the options granted and announced in April 2025.
The new ships will be based on the successful design features of the vessels previously built by Fincantieri for Viking at its Italian shipyards. The two new cruise ships will be built at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona and are scheduled for delivery in 2032.
The value of the agreement, subject to financing and other conditions customary in this type of transaction, is considered by Fincantieri to be a large-volume contract—a category the Italian shipbuilder applies to cruise ship agreements valued between 500 million and 1,000 million euros.
The new ships will join the small cruise ship segment. They will have a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 metric tons and will accommodate 998 passengers in 499 cabins.
The vessels will be built in accordance with the latest environmental and navigation regulations and will be equipped with the most advanced safety systems.
Viking continues to expand its fleet
This new order comes on top of the contracts announced earlier this year for the construction of two new expedition ships for Viking, confirming the strong pace of expansion of the company’s fleet and the continuation of its shipbuilding plans with Fincantieri.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and general manager of Fincantieri, highlighted the importance of the transaction for the relationship between the two companies:
“Today’s agreement marks another milestone in our long-standing partnership with Viking and is a clear recognition of the excellence and industrial expertise of our shipyard in Ancona. Over the years, Ancona has established itself as an indispensable production center for our Group, building highly sophisticated cruise ships that set new standards in technology, luxury, and efficiency.”
Folgiero added that awarding these new construction contracts to the Ancona shipyard reinforces its strategic role, helps maintain high-value local jobs, and ensures the long-term industrial continuity of the supply chain, while Fincantieri continues to work on the future of sustainable cruise ships.
With this latest order, the total number of ships in the Fincantieri-Viking partnership now stands at 28, solidifying one of the Italian shipbuilder’s most important partnerships in the cruise industry.
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