The first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen
FINCANTIERI and Viking announced the first cruiseship in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation, the VikingLibra”. The vessel is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard, with delivery scheduled for late 2026.
The Viking Libra in numbers:
gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons
length of 239 meters
up to 998 guests
499 staterooms
Designed with sustainability in mind, the ship will be capable of navigating and operating with zeroemissions, allowing it to access even the most environmentally sensitive areas.
This marks a new state-of-the-art hydrogen propulsion system that, combined with advanced fuelcell technology, will be capable of producing up to six megawatts of power, and will set a new benchmark for the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
Viking’s subsequent ocean ship, the VikingAstrea”, which is also currently under construction at the Ancona shipyard and scheduled for delivery in 2027
