Viking launches second hydrogen-capable cruise ship

Cruise operator Viking has launched its second hydrogen-capable cruise ship, Viking Astrea, at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy.

IMAGE: Viking's hydrogen-capable cruise ship Viking Astrea.. Viking

Viking describes it as a hybrid propulsion system, with hydrogen and fuel cells providing only part of the ship's power. 

The system will allow the ship to operate with zero emissions in environmentally sensitive areas, according to the company. 

The ship's itineraries include calls at Flåm on the Aurlandsfjord, one of Norway's World Heritage fjords, where a zero-emission requirement will apply to passenger ships of its size from 2032.

Viking Astrea is scheduled for delivery in May 2027.

The launch follows Viking’s unveiling of Viking Libra in March, which is scheduled for delivery in November 2026, according to Viking.

By Tuhin Roy

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