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Torstein Hagen

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Torstein “Tor” Hagen   has served as Chairman of the board of directors and Chief Executive Officer of Viking since our founding in 1997. At the time, Viking was established with the purchase of four ships and the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents.

A Norway native, Tor has extensive experience in the shipping and cruise industry and served as Chief Executive Officer of Bergen Line from 1976 to 1983 and of Royal Viking Line from 1981 to 1984. He was a member of the board of directors of Holland America Line/HAL Holding N.V. from 1985 to 2015, and he was a member of the board of directors of Kloster Cruise Ltd. from 1993 to 1994. Tor was formerly a Partner at McKinsey & Company.

Tor has developed a passion and appreciation for science and technology throughout the course of his education and career. As the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship, he studied computers at Wesleyan University. He holds a degree in physics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology, where he completed his Master’s Thesis related to artificial intelligence and machine learning. He also holds an M.B.A from Harvard University.

Leah Talactac

Chief Financial Officer

Leah Talactac  is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Viking, responsible for the company’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, corporate finance, tax, and investor relations. In this role, she leads and provides strategic direction to a global team of talented finance professionals and problem solvers who partner with business leaders to execute the company’s growth strategy. Leah also oversees corporate governance and is a liaison to the board of directors.

Her career spans more than 25 years of experience in financial management, business leadership, and corporate strategy. Leah has held a number of additional senior roles at Viking including Group Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining Viking in 2006, Leah was a Manager at Ernst & Young LLP in Los Angeles. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Southern California, Leventhal School of Accounting.

Executive Vice President, Finance

Linh Banh , Executive Vice President of Finance, is responsible for worldwide corporate financial planning and analysis, capital markets, and human resources in the US. Since joining the company in 2006, Linh has held multiple positions within the accounting and finance department and has played an instrumental role in key corporate milestones, including three investment rounds, multiple debt issuances and the initial public offering in 2024.

Prior to joining Viking, Linh served as Assistant Controller for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. from July 2005 to August 2006. She also served as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young LLP in Los Angeles. Linh has a B.A. in business economics with a minor in accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Executive Vice President, Head of Business Development

Jeff Dash , Executive Vice President and Head of Business Development, is a seasoned travel industry veteran with over three decades of experience. In his current role, Jeff is responsible for all aspects of planning and operations for Viking’s global fleet of ocean and expedition ships that take guests to more than 300 cities around the world. Jeff has meaningfully contributed to Viking’s growth and product expansion over the years, including the launch of ocean cruising in 2015, expansion into the Asian market in 2016 and ongoing advancements in eco-friendly propulsion systems run on hydrogen fuel cells. Jeff also manages Viking’s global technology team and is credited with developing and implementing the organization’s IT strategy. 

During his decades in the industry, Jeff has built expertise in a wide range of functions including finance, accounting, ship operations, technology, and marketing. Prior to joining Viking in 2001, Jeff held various executive and senior management roles at Princess and Renaissance Cruises.  Born and raised in Miami Beach, Jeff received a B.S. in accounting from Florida International University.

Karine Hagen

Executive Vice President, Product

Karine Hagen , Executive Vice President of Product, and the daughter of Torstein Hagen, has served in varying capacities at Viking since its inception. Widely recognized as the face of the brand in Viking’s television advertisements and cultural enrichment films, Karine is responsible for Viking’s overall branding as well as product development.

Prior to Viking, Karine held positions with Arthur Andersen, J. Walter Thompson, Genesys and Telenor. She has degrees in Soviet Studies and Economics from Wellesley College, an M.A. in Russia and East European Studies from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from BI Norwegian Business School.

Anton Hofmann

Executive Vice President, Group Operations

Anton “Tony” Hofmann  serves as Executive Vice President responsible for Viking’s worldwide river fleet operations. In his role, he leads strategic planning for the river fleet, including new build planning, design, contracting, and ship financing, as well as all day-to-day operations related to the river fleet. Tony has more than thirty years of experience in the cruise industry and has worked with Viking in various senior management functions since its inception in 1997.

Prior to joining Viking, Tony served as Operations Manager for I.C.H. International Cruise and Hotel Management, where he supervised the upgrading of operational standards for eight river vessels in Russia and Ukraine. Tony was born and raised in Austria and has a degree in hotel management from The Hotel Management School in Innsbruck, Austria.

Milton Hugh

Executive Vice President, Sales

Milton Hugh , Viking’s Executive Vice President of Sales, oversees the company’s North American sales department and worldwide yield management, including call centers in the US, South Africa and Philippines, air operations and travel agent partnerships. Since joining Viking in 2006, Milton has served in a number of capacities, including accounting, finance, and revenue management. He has helped scale the business through several strategic initiatives, including the establishment of call centers in South Africa and Philippines and the launch of Viking’s Mississippi product.

Prior to joining Viking, Milton was employed by Grand Circle Travel Corporation from April 2002 to September 2006, last serving as Senior Vice President of Planning. He also worked at Renaissance Cruises from June 1996 to September 2001, last serving as Director of Strategic Planning and Treasury Operations. He has a B.S. in finance and an M.B.A. from the University of Miami in Florida.

Richard Marnell

Executive Vice President, Marketing

Richard Marnell  is Viking’s Executive Vice president of Marketing, leading a wide range of functions, including strategy, database, consumer insights, digital, creative, advertising, communications and public relations. He also oversees Viking’s international sales offices in Australia and the United Kingdom. Since he joined Viking in 2007, the company has grown exponentially; a significant portion of that growth can be attributed to Viking’s marketing efforts, including its highly visible sponsorship of PBS’ MASTERPIECE.

A Boston native, Richard has more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry. Prior to Viking, he spent nearly a decade at Grand Circle Corporation, ultimately serving as Vice President of Product Marketing. He also served as Operating Vice President of Direct Marketing for The J. Jill Group, Inc. Richard holds a B.A. in Economics from Fordham University and an M.B.A. from Babson College.

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Viking River Cruises boasts the most extensive fleet of river cruises vessels, and we are proud to offer you the best ships in each region where we travel. Viking ships are specially designed to navigate the world’s great rivers and provide convenient daily access to a plethora of destinations and experiences. Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising: attentive and professional staff, delicious onboard meals and spectacular scenery from every stateroom and public area.

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You’re about to discover the most convenient way to see the world. On a Viking ship, you will sail into the heart of your destination, so you can explore up close and in depth.

Our innovative, award-winning Viking Longships have set the standard in river cruising: our intimate vessels have all the amenities of a fine hotel, providing the ideal opportunity to comfortably be transported each day to and from your next destination—where enriching discoveries are usually just a short walk from your ship.

Throughout our decades of sailing the world’s great rivers, Viking has repeatedly reinvented the European river cruise vessel. By continuously building upon our tradition of innovation, we have set industry standard and delighted our guests. Meander along Europe’s great waterways, gliding past magnificent vistas and pausing to explore riverside ports.

Enjoy a Nile River cruise on Egypt’s largest and most modern fleet—owned and operated by Viking. Accommodating only 52–82 guests, our elegant, state-of-the-art ships offer unparalleled comfort and style. Guided by our expert Egyptologists, uncover the ancient civilizations that once flourished on the river’s banks and explore remarkable pyramids and temples.

This new, state-of-the-art vessel was inspired by our award-winning Viking Longships ® and features the clean Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, as well as public spaces that are familiar to our river and ocean cruise guests but have been reimagined for Mississippi River voyages.

Designed to navigate the Mekong River, hosting just 80 guests, Viking Saigon offers understated elegance and has been built to reflect the clean, Scandinavian design principles for which Viking is known. Explore one of the world’s most scenic regions in comfort with outdoor verandas, hotel-style beds and public areas bathed in light, offering panoramic views of your surroundings.

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Viking Saturn

Former name: viking tellus.

Cruise line Viking Ocean (Viking Cruises)

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Viking Saturn current position

Viking Saturn current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 42.09912 N / 11.77423 E) cruising en route to Civitavecchia-Rome. The AIS position was reported 7 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Viking Saturn

Viking Saturn current cruise is 12 days, one-way from Barcelona to Chioggia . The itinerary starts on 14 Sep, 2024 and ends on 26 Sep, 2024 .

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Viking Saturn Itineraries

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The 2023-built MS Viking Saturn cruise ship (fka "Viking Tellus") is the 10th/last in a 10-unit series of identical vessels built for Viking Ocean Cruises .

Viking OCEAN's current plans are for a fleet of 16 sisterships, all of which are Fincantieri -built and Norway-flagged.

The vessel (IMO number 9845922) is currently Norway- flagged (MMSI 258024000) and registered in Bergen .

History - construction and ownership

The 930-passenger ship Viking Saturn offers destination-oriented cruising experiences, with few at-sea days, long in-ports days and more exciting overnights in key spots. Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, free shore excursions, wine and beer with no charge at dinner and lunch.

Each of the Viking Ocean ships offers many ticket price-inclusive / complimentary amenities and services, such as all shore excursions, transfers, Wi-Fi, wine and beer (at lunches and dinners), access to Nordic Spa (steam room, thalassotherapy pool, hot tub, snow room/grotto, sauna, cold plunge pool). The infinity pool (resistance swimming pool located aft on Deck 7 / at the ship's stern) is another unique and complimentary facility.

All Viking Ocean liners were built according to the latest maritime navigation regulations and equipped with latest marine safety systems, including "safe return to port". The ships also implement some of the maritime industry's latest technologies, including energy-saving hybrid engines (diesel generators and gas turbines), optimized hulls and bulbous bows for max fuel efficiency. Ship design also features the common for Viking River Cruises longships solar panels (installed on the Magradome pool cover) additionally minimizing the vessel's exhaust pollution.

Decks and Cabins

Viking Saturn staterooms (465 total) include 47x Suites, 32x Penthouses and 386x Veranda/Balcony cabins in 18 grades.

All passenger cabins are balconied and offer all the industry's modern amenities and services, including King-size beds ("Viking Explorer", deluxe mattresses and linens, Cashmere blankets), en suite bathroom (heated floor, heated mirror, glass-door shower, hairdryer, premium bath products and toiletries /by Freyja, bathrobes, slippers, towel warmers), seating area (sofa, coffee table, vanity desk with chair, wardrobe, full-length mirror with mini lights), satellite phone, smart HDTV (3D, Infotainment / interactive TV system for Internet access, room service ordering, movies-on-demand, live webcams views, Viking Cruises channel for news, enrichment lectures and port talks), in-room binoculars, electronic safe box, individual air-conditioning, coffee machine, mini-bar (replenished daily with bottled water, soft drinks, snacks).

The boat has 10 decks , of which 6 are with passenger cabins.

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Viking Saturn offers the following dining venues: Restaurant (dining room), buffets (Viking Deli, World Cafe), Aquavit Terrace (alfresco), specialty (Italian Grill, Chef's Table), Private Dining (2 rooms). Viking OCEAN deals are inclusive of shore excursions, complimentary alcohol (wine and beer at lunch and dinner) and Wi-Fi.

Viking OCEAN's Saturn ship has as signature facilities two swimming pools (Main Pool and Aft Infinity Pool), a covered pool deck (with Jacuzzi, Bar & Grill), Viking Living Room (Atrium Lobby Lounge), two Cinemas, a modern wellness complex (Spa & Fitness Center, Beauty Salon), Wintergarden (poolside area), Aquavit Terrace (aft outdoor bar lounge with Infinity Pool and Hot Tub), Piano Bar Lounge (Torshavn), dedicated sports deck (deck 9/with a Walking Track and Outdoor Gym/Yoga area), Theatre Lounge & Bar, Lobby Bar, various shops and brand boutiques.

The walk-around Lanai/Promenade Deck fully encircles the boat (deck 2). The two-deck Explorer's Lounge has a huge bow-facing observation area which is a unique feature that lots of modern cruise vessels lack. Many of the ship's features reflect a boutique hotel feel.

All Viking Ocean ships have an onboard "snow room". The 2013-launched Viking Grace (2800-passenger ferry ship operated by VIKING LINE ) was the ever first vessel with a snow room. Viking's "Snow Grotto" is a spa retreat with powdery snow falling down from the ceiling. The experience (touted beneficial to the body's blood circulation) includes heating in a sauna (steam bath), then walking into this small room fitted with benches and with dark stone walls illuminated by blue light. The snow on the floor is kept at sub-freezing temperatures. This Arctic-themed facility is part of the ship's thermal suite (within the spa complex). This relaxation area has also 1 hot tub, sauna room, heated ceramic loungers, therapeutic showers, salt-water thermal pool. Snow Grotto access is complimentary to all passengers.

Itineraries

Viking Saturn itinerary program was open for sale in October 2021, when Viking OCEAN also announced that the Saturn ship's maiden season includes 3x new itineraries that visit Baltic ports - in Scandinavian and Nordic countries.

Two of the new itineraries were 15-day long and themed "Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada" (North Atlantic crossing from NYC New York to Reykjavik ) and "Iceland & Norway's Arctic Explorer" (from Bergen to Nordkapp and Longyearbyen /Spitsbergen Island). The third itinerary is 29-day and themed "Greenland, Iceland, Norway & Beyond" (Transatlantic crossing from Bergen to NYC).

Starting August 2023, the ship will also operate the Viking brand's signature itinerary "Iceland's Natural Beauty" (8-day roundtrip from Reykjavik).

Viking Saturn's inaugural cruise is currently scheduled for May 2, 2023 (7-day Mediterranean from Civitavecchia-Rome to Barcelona).

All Viking OCEAN ships offer destination-rich itineraries featured with the brand's new "small ship cruise" tour and onboard experience. Compared to similar class vessels operated by other companies, Viking OCEAN's itineraries feature fewer sea days and longer port days, with a lot of overnight port stays.

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Viking OCEAN's newest cruise ship Saturn christened in New York City

Viking OCEAN celebrated the launch of its newest ship - Viking Saturn, in NYC New York USA. During the event, Ann Ziff, a philanthropist and the...

Portugal's Porto Cruise Terminal welcomes 3 new ships

Porto Cruise Terminal/Leixoes experienced an exceptional month in terms of both the number of cruise ships and the number of passengers in May...

Viking OCEAN takes delivery of its newest cruise ship Viking Saturn

Viking OCEAN has officially taken delivery of its newest ship - Viking Saturn. The delivery ceremony was held this morning at Fincantieri's...

Liverpool cruise port schedule 2023 includes record number of roundtrips

2 cruise ships on the berth at once, a record number of turnaround calls, and a 20th-anniversary celebration are some of the highlights of the 2023...

Viking OCEAN's cruise ship Viking Saturn floated out at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard (Italy)

Viking Saturn ship - the newest in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet and currently under construction by Fincantieri, was floated out on Thursday, June...

Viking OCEAN's newest cruise ship Viking Saturn joins the fleet in 2023-Q1

Viking Cruises announced that its newest ship - Viking Saturn, is set to join the fleet in early 2023. The 930-passenger sistership will spend her...

First Steel Cut for a New Viking Cruises Ship

The official steel cutting ceremony of the 7th ship that Fincantieri is building for Viking Cruises, took place on Monday, March 18, at the shipyard...

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Viking Saturn Wiki

The vessel (Fincantieri Ancona yard/hull number 6286) has volume 47842 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 4912 tons, max draught 6,3 m. The powerplant is based on MAN marine diesel engines (model 12V32/9L32/44) with combined output 23,52 MW (22000 hp). The registered shipowner is VIKING OCEAN CRUISES SHIP X, while the registered manager is VIKING OCEAN CRUISES LTD.

Fun fact is that initially Viking OCEAN's ship Saturn was planned to be named "Viking Tellus" (yard/hull number 6286) - according to the IMO number listed by the shipbuilder. The name "Saturn" was officially announced on October 14, 2021.

Among the vessel's innovative marine technologies are its energy-saving hybrid engines, top-deck solar panels, pollution-minimizing exhaust system. This ship also uses seawater as a lubricant for its propeller shaft bearings. This technology lowers the vessel's maintenance costs and also the risk of pollution. Replacing the biodegradable oils, the water is being directly discharged into the ocean.

Viking OCEAN represents a "smaller ship" travel concept. Their relatively shallow draft (21 ft / 6,3 m), design (hull and superstructure) and technology allow direct access even to small ports and harbors. The ship's smaller size also guarantees an easy and faster passenger embarkation/debarkation process. Another unique feature for the "affordable luxury" ocean cruising market is that regardless of cabin categories, all Viking Ocean deals are price-inclusive of the shore excursions in all ports in the cruise ship itinerary.

All passenger cabins are with a private veranda, and ~1/5th larger than average standard staterooms on the ocean cruising market. An interesting feature of the ship is the dining room. This venue could be transformed into an outdoor casual dining place thanks to its floor-to-ceiling sliding windows. For Viking Ocean ships' interiors were contracted SMC Design (London-based interior design company) and Rottet Studios (LA-based hotel design company).

Viking Cruises deals (on all river and ocean liners) are inclusive of shore excursions (land tours), onboard entertainment and dining (including at specialty restaurants), drinks and alcohol (beer, wine /at lunch and dinner), 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi.

In April 2018, Fincantieri contracted the Norwegian marine company Scanship to supply all the liner's cleaning systems - food waste processing, waste incineration, garbage handling, wastewater treatment plants. Scanship's wastewater purification system treats both greywater (sullage/sinks, showers, baths) and blackwater (toilets).

In February 2019, Fincantieri contracted the Canadian company Thordon Bearings Inc to provide newbuild's bearings for the propeller shaft. The ship's propeller shaft system (Thordon COMPAC) is seawater-lubricated and based on 100% grease-oil-free bearings. The innovative propeller shaft system was also ordered for all the following Viking OCEAN units ( on order or under construction ) with scheduled deliveries between 2021-2027. These systems are supplied and installed by Pedrotec (Thordon's authorized distributor in Italy).

The vessel (Fincantieri Ancona yard number/hull 6286) was launched/floated out from drydock on June 23, 2022. The ceremony was led by godmother/madrina Elena Del Mastro (Ancona Shipyard employee) and was attended by Torstein Hagen (Viking's Chairman) and Pierroberto Folgiero (Fincantieri's CEO).

Viking Saturn was officially delivered by Fincantieri on April 26, 2023, at Ancona shipyard. The christening ceremony was on June 6th, held dockside in NYC New York. The naming event was led by godmother Ann Ziff (1954-born) who was co-founder and Chairman of Smile Train (the world's largest cleft charity/nonprofit organization) as well as the Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera and the founder and producer of the Caribbean Community Theater (St Croix). Ann Ziff also serves on several boards, including Sing for Hope (2006-founded non-profit organization), the World Science Festival (NYC-based nonprofit organization), the Los Angeles Opera (1986-opened), and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (in Manhattan NYC). Ann Ziff has her own fine jewelry brand (Tamsen Z) and owns the Tamsen Z jewelry house in NYC.

The ship's naming ceremony was attended by Torstein Hagen and Lady Fiona Carnarvon (Carnarvon's Countess, the godmother of Viking Mars and Viking Skadi longship . The event also featured live performances by Sissel Kyrkjebo (crossover soprano singer, Viking Jupiter 's godmother) and Tor Jaran Apold (violinist), as well as a recital of opera classics by NYC's Metropolitan Opera, including stars like Susanna Phillips (soprano), Charles Castronovo (tenor), Quinn Kelsey (baritone).

Inaugural cruise itineraries 2023

Viking Saturn's cruise itineraries were opened for booking in October 2021.

Next are listed all maiden voyages (in 2023) by destination and homeport, with lowest prices per person (in USD, Balcony Cabin rates with double occupancy).

(May 2, US$3600 pp) 7-day "Iconic Western Mediterranean" itinerary

(May 9, US$5600 pp) 14-day "Iceland, British Isles and Iberia" itinerary

(May 23, US$7000 pp) 14-day Transatlantic crossing "Iconic Iceland, Greenland and Canada" itinerary

(June 7, US$14000 pp) 28-day Transatlantic crossing "Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Beyond" itinerary