All the New Viking Cruise Line Ships that will Enter Service Over the Next 5 Years

Viking has been synonymous with river cruising for decades, but in the last 10 years the company has taken the plunge into ocean cruising. Since 2015 we have seen 9 ocean capable ships enter the fleet and take on the entire globe. Viking continues to promote enrichment and learning through onboard programs and incredible shore excursion offerings, but on an even bigger scale with their ocean vessels.

Due to the demands of the public as the rise in cruising continues on an upward trajectory, Viking has ordered 8 new ocean vessels that will enter service over the next five years. Here is everything we know about the future fleet that will be delivered from 2024 to 2029.

2024: Viking Vela

Set to be released in December of this year, Viking Vela will be Viking’s newest ocean ship. She will be able to accommodated up to 998 passengers, and is classified as a small ship, allowing her to enter more unique ports around the world. Vela will boast all the same venues that guests have come to know and love on the ocean vessels including the Wintergarden, Mamsen’s, Manfredi’s, the Aquavit Terrace, and more. She will take guests to many incredible destinations across the globe including the Mediterranean, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and North America.

2025: Viking Vesta

Expected to enter service in the second quarter of 2025, Viking Vesta will be an exact copy of Vela. She will also be a smaller ship with a guest capacity of 998 and measure only 784 feet in length. She will begin her career sailing throughout the Mediterranean from ports such as Rome, Istanbul, Venice, and Barcelona, among others.

2026: Unnamed Viking Ocean Ship

Two unnamed ocean vessels entering service in 2026. Name, inaugural dates, and details yet to be released.

2027: Unnamed Viking Ocean Ship

Unnamed ocean vessel entering service in 2027. Name, inaugural dates, and details yet to be released.

2028: Unnamed Viking Ocean Ship

Unnamed ocean vessel entering service in 2028. Name, inaugural dates, and details yet to be released.

2029: Unnamed Viking Ocean Ship

Two unnamed ocean vessels entering service in 2029. Name, inaugural dates, and details yet to be released.

Booking Your Cruise

Now that you are ready to book your cruise on one of these beautiful upcoming ships, or get on the deployment list for future cruises, reach out to the experts at Harr Travel. We know the ships inside-and-out, and have an amazing relationship with Viking. Our advisors will craft the cruise vacation of a lifetime for you, your friends, family, or group at an exceptional rate, and give you the Harr Travel signature service every step of the way.