Nor-Shipping and Viking Promise Spectacular Naming Ceremony

   September 18, 2018 ,   Cruise Industry

Nor-Shipping and Viking Cruises are promising visitors to Oslo, Norway a night to remember on June 6, 2019, with a spectacular christening ceremony for line's Viking Jupiter.

The new 47,800GT vessel is the latest addition to Viking’s fleet, and will be celebrated via a public concert in front of Oslo’s town hall, overlooking the city’s harbour. The complimentary concert will feature a range of Norwegian and international stars.

Viking Jupiter cruise ship

Nor-Shipping 2019, Your Arena for Ocean Solutions, will run from 4 through 7 June across a series of venues in Oslo and Lillestrom. The naming ceremony is expected to become the highlight of traditional Thursday evening Closing Party.

Viking Jupiter was floated out in May and will be the 6th ocean ship in Viking’s fleet. Norwegian star soprano Sissel Kyrkjebo will serve as ship’s ceremonial godmother.