This month the cruise industry is all abuzz with the naming of two large mega-ships, the Carnival Dream and Oasis of the Seas. However, Viking River Cruises will officially launch its newest river ship, Viking Legend, with a christening event to be held in Amsterdam on November 23, 2009, making three big celebrations this month.

Viking has selected Stevi M. Tracas as Viking Legend's godmother, whose responsibility will be to break the traditional bottle of champagne across the ship's hull in a ceremony that is thought to bring good luck to the ship, its guests and crew. Stevi, a travel industry veteran, is married to Steve Tracas, President and CEO of Vacation.com, one of Viking's marketing partners.


The newest ship in the Viking River Cruises fleet, Viking Legend carries 189 guests in 97 staterooms, including two suites, 90 deluxe doubles and five singles, most with a French balcony. The ship's propulsion system is a "green" diesel-electric hybrid engine, and has innovative noise- and vibration-reduction features. For the 2010 season, Viking Legend will feature four different itineraries. Beginning the season sailing the 10-day Tulips & Windmills program through Holland and Belgium, she will then spend the majority of the season cruising Viking's popular Grand European Tour itinerary, traveling from Amsterdam to Budapest along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.
Viking Legend to be Christened in Amsterdam
Viking Legend Photo Courtesy of Viking River Cruises
Viking Legend to be Christened in Amsterdam originally appeared on About.com Cruises on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 06:40:10.
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