BREAKING: Viking Marks Float Out of Newest Ocean Ship, Viking Mira

By John Shallo

July 31, 2025

Viking today announced that its newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, has been “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in spring 2026, the Viking Mira (pictured here) will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. For more information, visit www.viking.com. Credit: Viking

Viking® today announced that its newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira®, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The ship is scheduled to debut in spring 2026 and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. – Read Full Story