Fincantieri and Viking Sign Contracts for Two Ships for 2032
Fincantieri and Viking have signed contracts for the construction of two new ocean cruise ships, scheduled for delivery in 2032.
This is the result of Viking exercising the options granted and announced in April 2025, according to a press release.
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The new 54,300- ton, 988-guest ships will be built at Fincantieri's facility in Ancona, incorporating the latest environmental rules and navigation regulations and equipped with modern safety systems, the company said.
“Today's agreement marks another milestone in our long-standing partnership with Viking and serves as a powerful testament to the excellence and industrial expertise of our Ancona shipyard,†said Pierroberto Folgiero, chief executive officer and managing director of Fincantieri.
“Over the years, Ancona has proven to be an indispensable production hub for our Group, delivering highly sophisticated cruise ships that set the benchmark for technology, luxury and efficiency. Assigning these new builds to Ancona reinforces the strategic role of the site, supports high-value local employment and ensures long-term industrial continuity for our supply chain as we continue to shape the future of sustainable cruisingâ€.
The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is described as large, a designation which Fincantieri uses for agreements representing a value between €500 million and €1 billion.
This follows the contracts announced earlier this year for the construction of two new expedition vessels for Viking and brings the cruise line's total orderbook at Fincantieri to 28 ships.
The shipyard also built the Viking Mira, which kicked off its maiden season in June 2026.
