Fincantieri and Viking sign contract for ocean ships

By Doug Parker
July 15, 2012

Viking Ocean Cruises and Fincantieri have signed a contract for the construction of two super luxury cruise ships.

Representing Viking Ocean Cruises was the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Torstein Hagen while Fincantieri was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Bono.

At 47,000 gross tones with 472 cabins for a total passenger capacity of 944, the two vessels are destined to serve the market of smaller super-luxury ships.

Delivery is scheduled for early 2015 and early 2016.

Source: Fincantieri

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