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 protected crusing as a part of the event.
The 930-guest ship has launched into the corporate’s 138-day 2022/2023 world cruise, which can go to 28 international locations and 57 ports whereas staying in a single day in 11 cities.
In April, Viking Cruise Line may also obtain one other new ocean ship, Viking Saturn.
The Neptune has a small hydrogen gas 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 exams will assess whether or not hydrogen gas will be employed on a better 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 area, the seas, and unique places on our globe, I notice the worth of widening one’s horizons by journey.
“I am excited for everyone travelling across the world on this magnificent vessel.”