Viking’s Newest River Ship Joins the Fleet

Viking took supply of their latest river ship, Viking Gyda, throughout a ceremony in Viana do Castello, Portugal.

Viking Gyda is the cruise line’s latest ship that may sail on the Douro River in Portugal. The vessel was constructed on the West Sea shipyard in Viana do Castello.

The ship will be part of sister ships Viking Helgrim, Viking Hemming, Viking Osfrid and Viking Torgil on the Douro River.

Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, gave the next assertion:

“With its wealthy historical past, tradition and winemaking traditions, Portugal continues to be a really interesting vacation spot for our visitors.

“We’re proud to welcome the Viking Gyda to our rising fleet of award-winning river ships, and we sit up for introducing extra curious vacationers to Portugal and its ‘River of Gold’ within the years to return.”

With the extra of this new ship, Viking has one other 26 river ships and 10 new ocean ships scheduled to enter service by 2031.