Built in
2026
Capacity
998
By
Viking Ocean Cruises
Launching in late 2026, the Viking Libra represents a bold leap forward in environmentally responsible cruising. As the first cruise ship in the world to feature a hybrid propulsion system using liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells, it sets a new benchmark for zero-emission maritime travel. This innovation not only enhances efficiency but allows Viking Libra to sail in ecologically sensitive regions with minimal impact.
Constructed by Fincantieri in Ancona, Italy, the ship stretches 238 meters in length and welcomes 998 guests in 499 elegantly appointed, all-veranda staterooms. True to Viking’s signature Scandinavian design philosophy, the interiors emphasize clean lines, natural materials, and soothing spaces that prioritize guest comfort. Onboard highlights include a Nordic-inspired spa, an infinity-edge pool, multiple fine dining venues, and cultural enrichment programs hosted by onboard experts.
Viking Libra will debut with a 10-day "Greek Odyssey" itinerary, departing from Athens and exploring a curated mix of cultural and coastal gems such as Santorini, Crete, Thessaloniki, and Rhodes. Future itineraries will span the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, offering immersive experiences with extended stays and overnight visits in key ports.
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-Viking Ocean Cruises builds the modern ocean voyage around cultural depth, understated design, and real time in port. The line is known for a fleet of small, all-veranda ships and an adults-only feel that suits travelers who want thoughtful comfort and serious enrichment over onboard spectacle. With each ship carrying 930 guests and itineraries reaching Europe, Asia, the Americas, and farther, Viking takes a calm, Scandinavian approach to the world's most storied destinations.
Viking's ocean ships are designed to feel intimate and grown-up at once. The look is sleek and restrained, with spaces that suit conversation, quiet reading, and learning, so each ship reads more like a floating boutique hotel than a resort at sea.
There are no casinos, no formal nights, and no onboard gimmicks. Viking Ocean Cruises keeps the focus on comfort, connection, and a closer read of each place you visit.
Viking's voyages are built for time on the ground, with longer port calls, overnight stays, and routes that pair famous capitals with smaller harbors most lines skip. Each itinerary is shaped to teach you something about where you are.
Sample Voyages Include:
Every itinerary reflects Viking's bias toward cultural enrichment and genuine engagement, both on board and ashore.
We include Viking Ocean Cruises in our portfolio because the line does what it says. Elegant simplicity, cultural immersion, and steady service match how we think about small-ship travel, and they suit the traveler who wants more than a conventional cruise.
We work directly with Viking to build the voyage around you, from air and hotel arrangements to private touring and pre or post-cruise extensions, so the planning stays out of your way.
Booking your Viking Ocean voyage through Small Ship Travel gives you a partner who knows the ships and the itineraries, not just a reservation. We bring first-hand knowledge, tailored planning, and added value at every stage of the trip.
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