Viking Neptune,<\/a> the corporate\u2019s latest ocean liner, was named throughout a ceremony in Los Angeles.<\/strong><\/p>\nNicole 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.<\/p>\n
The 930-guest ship has launched into the corporate\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
In April, Viking Cruise Line may also obtain one other new ocean ship, Viking Saturn.<\/p>\n
The Neptune has a small hydrogen gas system, making it the \u201cfirst ship in the cruise industry to test the use of hydrogen power for on-board operations,\u201d in accordance with the corporate.<\/p>\n
These exams will assess whether or not hydrogen gas will be employed on a better scale in future development.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is a special day for the Viking family as we name our newest ocean ship in Los Angeles, the home of Viking\u2019s US headquarters for more than 20 years,\u201d mentioned Viking chairman Torstein Hagen.<\/p>\n
Viking Neptune is a ship named after our photo voltaic system\u2019s furthest planet and the god of the ocean. \u201cWe are thankful for her numerous contributions to the scientific world and are delighted to have her as part of the Viking family,\u201d says our latest godmother, Nicole Stott, a NASA astronaut and aquanaut.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is an honor and joy to be Neptune\u2019s godmother,\u201d Stott mentioned.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s horizons by journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am excited for everyone travelling across the world on this magnificent vessel.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n