Viking Neptune, the corporate’s latest ocean liner, was named throughout a ceremony in Los Angeles.
Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, gave the ship a blessing of fine fortune and secure crusing as a part of the event.
The 930-guest ship has launched into the corporate’s 138-day 2022/2023 world cruise, which is able to go to 28 nations and 57 ports whereas staying in a single day in 11 cities.
In April, Viking Cruise Line may even obtain one other new ocean ship, Viking Saturn.
The Neptune has a small hydrogen gasoline system, making it the “first ship in the cruise industry to test the use of hydrogen power for on-board operations,” in accordance with the corporate.
These assessments will assess whether or not hydrogen gasoline could be employed on a higher scale in future development.
“Today is a special day for the Viking family as we name our newest ocean ship in Los Angeles, the home of Viking’s US headquarters for more than 20 years,” mentioned Viking chairman Torstein Hagen.
Viking Neptune is a ship named after our photo voltaic system’s furthest planet and the god of the ocean. “We are thankful for her numerous contributions to the scientific world and are delighted to have her as part of the Viking family,” says our latest godmother, Nicole Stott, a NASA astronaut and aquanaut.
“It is an honor and joy to be Neptune’s godmother,” Stott mentioned.
As somebody who has had the chance to go to house, the seas, and unique areas on our globe, I understand the worth of widening one’s horizons via journey.
“I am excited for everyone traveling across the world on this magnificent vessel.”