Viking and Fincantieri are charting new territory with the Viking Libra, the world’s first cruise ship to run on hydrogen stored entirely onboard. Set for launch in 2026, this 239-metre vessel will operate emissions-free, using advanced PEM fuel cells and modular hydrogen storage that solves key supply chain challenges.

More than a one-off innovation, this is the start of a scalable fleet shift. Sister ship Viking Astrea is already under construction, and multiple future builds are in the pipeline. It’s a bold bet on hydrogen—and a wake-up call for any industry betting on carbon-heavy status quo.

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