Viking’s Newest Ship, Viking Mira, Christened in Venice, Italy

Viking christened and named their newest ocean ship, Viking Mira, during a ceremony that took place in Venice, Italy.

Rebecca “Becky” Webb Wilson, an accomplished attorney, author, photographer and philanthropist, served as ceremonial godmother of the ship.

During the naming ceremony, Rebecca used a Viking broad axe to cut a ribbon that released a bottle of Norwegian aquavit to break on the ship’s hull. It’s a tradition that Viking uses a bottle of Norwegian aquavit to break against the hull instead of champagne.

Guests at the ceremony also enjoyed performances by Sissel Kyrkjebø, one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos and godmother of the Viking Jupiter.

Torstein Hagen, Executive Chairman of Viking, said the following:

“We are proud to welcome the new Viking Mira to our award-winning fleet of elegant sister ships. We are also very honored to have Rebecca as our newest Viking godmother. Her lifelong commitment to public service, exploration and cultural understanding is an inspiration to all of us.”

Viking Mira is a 54,300 gross ton ship that can carry up to 998 guests in 499 cabins. The ship is sailing its inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.