Viking Names Seven New River Ships, Honoring Valued Travel Advisor Partners
Viking has named seven new river ships during a simultaneous ceremony connecting locations across Europe and Egypt.
The event recognized leading travel advisors and industry partners who served as the ships' godparents.
Newly Named Ships
Europe
Viking Haki
Viking Halogi
Viking Sjofn
Viking Rota
Will sail Viking's popular Rhine, Main and Danube river itineraries.
Supxxiveness
Viking France
Will operate on the Seine River.
Egypt
Viking Ptah
Operating on the Nile River.
Viking Sekhmet
Scheduled to begin sailing in 2027.
Leadership Commentary
Leah Talactac, President & CEO, Viking
Said the new ships continue Viking's legacy of exploration and cultural discovery.
Highlighted the important role travel advisor partners have played in the company's growth and success.
Travel Advisors Honoured as Godparents
Viking Fjolvar: Shelby Steudle - Pavlus Travel
Viking Ptah: Michael Londregan - Virtuoso
Viking Rota: Ealeen Wong Expedia - Group
Viking Sekhmet: Michael Consoli - Cruise Planners
Viking Haki: Carol Porter - The Roaming Boomers
Viking Halogi: Carol Shaddix - Imagine Going There Travel
Viking Sjofn: Dani Galloway - Flight Centre Travel Group
Ceremony Highlights
Main event hosted in Amsterdam.
Virtually connected to ships located in:
France
Germany
Egypt
Hosted by Viking Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen.
Included performances by:
Sissel Kyrkjebø, crossover soprano
Tor Jaran Apold, Norwegian violinist
Significance
The ceremony celebrated Viking's longstanding relationships with the global travel advisor community.
The company adapted the traditional maritime naming ceremony by recognizing both godmothers and godfathers who have contributed to Viking's success.
Key Takeaways
Ships Named: 7
Locations Connected: Amsterdam, France, Germany and Egypt
European Ships: 5
Egypt Ships: 2
Focus: Fleet expansion and recognition of top travel advisor partners worldwide.
