That location is significant, as it’s the headquarters for shipbuilder Fincantieri, which Viking wanted to honor with the event. To serve the ship’s ceremonial godmother, Viking selected Ivana ...

Indeed, the Viking Age, from A.D. 800-1100, was the age of the sleek, speedy longship. Without this crucial advance in ship technology, the Vikings would never have become a dominant force in ...

Photograph by ROBERT CLARK-PHOTOGRAPHED AT VIKING SHIP MUSEUM, MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ... Guttenfelder With a bloodied nose as a badge of honor, a combatant grins and bears it after a mock battle ...

Launched in May 2021, Viking Venus features modern amenities and a contemporary design. The ship holds 930 passengers at double occupancy and 465 crew members. Amenities include multiple pools and ...