Cruises

Viking Christens Its New Ocean Ship in the Port of Venice

Viking christened the Viking Mira in the Port of Venice, its newest ship with a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and capacity for 998 passengers. Rebecca "Becky" Webb Wilson, a prominent lawyer, author, photographer, and philanthropist, served as the ship's godmother at the ceremony. The ship will continue its inaugural season sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.