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Viking XPRS has undergone a complete refurbishment
The on-board shop has been renovated from floor to ceiling, creating more space for people’s favourite fragrances and beverages. A new restaurant. Bright, fresh interiors. Technological updates that reduce fuel consumption. Viking XPRS, a customer …
Feb 4, 2025 / Vessels
Visby has become a new favourite destination – you can also explore the island in your car
Viking Cinderella and Gabriella will make a total of five cruises from Helsinki to Visby next summer. Cruise guests can easily experience the medieval town of Visby as well as other parts of the island of Gotland since they can take their car on …
Dec 11, 2024 / Vessels
Finnish flag hoisted at the stern of Viking Cinderella – all of Viking Line’s vessels are now registered in the Finnish Ship Registry
Viking Cinderella will launch service on the Helsinki–Stockholm route on March 8, revamped and reflagged under the Finnish flag. At the same time, Viking Line will offer daily service again between the two Nordic capitals and expand its cargo …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels
Viking Cinderella returning to Helsinki with a new red look
In March, Viking Cinderella will return to service between Helsinki and Stockholm after a spectacular makeover. The vessel, which was previously painted white, has had its sides painted bright red at the shipyard in Naantali, where its interiors have …
Jan 15, 2024 / Curious
Samskip initiates strategic expansion in Baltic Sea region launching new direct short-sea service between Finland, Latvia, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
Early next month, Samskip will celebrate the maiden voyage of the Samskip-owned and operated weekly service connecting Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga and Hull. This new service is a direct reflection of Samskip’s central strategic focus on customer …
Oct 27, 2023 / Curious
Finnish flag to be hoisted above the stern of Viking XPRS – "a major event"
Viking Line’s position as Finland's biggest employer in maritime transport will be enhanced when Viking XPRS (CruiseMapper), which sails between Helsinki and Tallinn, is today added to Finland's Register of Ships. "The reflagging is enormously …
Mar 7, 2023 / Vessels
Helsinki Shipyard’ NB518 SH Diana Floated Out Of Dry Dock And On Schedule For Spring Maiden Season
Swan Hellenic today announced that SH Diana (CruiseMapper), the newest and largest ship in its ultramodern 5-star fleet, was floated out of dry dock at Helsinki Shipyard this Monday 23rd January. SH Diana’s fitting out is now already under way, …
Jan 26, 2023 / Vessels
Helsinki Shipyard Oy announces the successful acquisition of the SH Diana by Swan Hellenic
Helsinki Shipyard Oy, having received bids for the auction of NB518 on Monday (Dec12) announced that Swan Hellenic has been awarded the tender. Helsinki Shipyard has exercised the right to sell the ship by tender, provided for by the shipbuilding …
Dec 13, 2022 / Vessels
Port of Helsinki to become carbon-neutral already by 2030
The Port of Helsinki is doing its part in the world’s common efforts to combat climate change. In this work, the Port’s main tool is the carbon neutrality programme adopted in 2019. Last March, the Port’s Board of Directors approved a tighter …
Jun 13, 2022 / Curious
Helsinki Shipyard contracted the main equipment for machinery and propulsion for the new icebreaker Norilsk Nickel
Helsinki Shipyard Oy have successfully completed purchasing contracts for the main equipment of Nornickel’s icebreaker contracted last year, along with model tests in ice and open water for the icebreaker design developed by Aker Arctic.Norilsk …
Jan 19, 2022 / Vessels