Viking Line ’ s new vessel , Viking Glory , was christened in | |
the Port of Turku on 28th February 2022 . The company ’ s | |
new flagship sailed for the first time to Mariehamn and | |
Stockholm the following day . | |
VIKING GLORY – TIMELINE | |
3 / 2016 |
A letter of intent is signed with the Chinese shipyard XSI |
8 / 2018 |
Construction on the vessel begins in Xiamen |
5 / 2019 |
In a public vote , “ Viking Glory ” is chosen as the name of the new vessel |
6 / 2019 |
The keel-laying ceremony at the shipyard |
1 / 2021 |
Viking Glory is launched |
6 / 2021 |
The vessel passes its first sea trial |
11 / 2021 |
The vessel passes its second sea trial |
12 / 2021 |
Viking Glory starts its journey home to Turku |
3 / 2022 |
The vessel launches service on the Turku – Mariehamn – Stockholm route |