which is a slightly larger capacity than its sister vessels that hold 930. The delivery takes the number of Viking ocean ships to 13, each featuring identical Scandinavian designs and light-filled ...

In Norse tradition, ship burials were used to honor the dead ... named for the ninth-century Viking king Herlaug who, according to legend, had himself and 11 of his companions buried alive rather ...

With a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and 499 cabins accomodating 998 passengers, Viking Vela is in the small cruise ship segment. It is the 13th ship delivered by Fincantieri to Viking , including ...

Archaeologists have found what could be a Viking drinking hall during a dig in Orkney. The site, at Skaill Farmstead in Westness, Rousay, is believed to date back to the 10th Century and may have ...

A ship carried everything needed at sea – drinking water, dried meat to eat, tools, weapons, and furs to keep warm. Viking long ships could sail in shallow water so they could travel up ...

Viking Polaris” is the second expedition cruise ship built by Fincantieri for owner Viking Cruises. Like her twin sister, Viking Octantis, the 30,000 ton ship can accommodate 646 guests on board ...