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2013 Viking Longships Christening

Here's one for the books! The christening of 10 (that's right, 10!) new Viking Longships was the first of its kind. To put a stamp on the occasion, the…

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a room filled with tables and chairs covered in chandeliers

Viking Cruises Rivers

Live Voyage Recap: The Viking Longships Christening - From The Deck Chair

The gorgeous reception set up inside Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

people are walking around in front of a stage set up for a performance on the red carpet

Live Voyage Recap: The Viking Longships Christening - From The Deck Chair

Guests walk past the Viking Longships on Christening Day, March 20, 2013. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

chairs are lined up on the deck of a cruise ship

Viking Longship

Live Voyage Recap: The Viking Longships Christening - From The Deck Chair

Enhancements Galore: the newest class of Viking Longships boasts more space on the Sun Deck, thanks to relocation of the ship’s Solar Panels further aft. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

several large boats with people on them in the water and one boat is spraying water into the air

Live Voyage Recap: The Viking Longships Christening - From The Deck Chair

Viking River Cruises sets a Guinness World Record for "The Most Ships Inaugurated in One Day by One Company" with the simultaneous christening of 10 new Viking Longships on March 20 in Amsterdam.

a glass of wine sitting on top of a table next to an open book and postcard

Live Voyage Recap: The Viking Longships Christening - From The Deck Chair

Life aboard a new Viking Longship. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

two large white boats are docked in the water

Luxury Vacation

Live Voyage Recap: The Viking Longships Christening - From The Deck Chair

Port of Amsterdam where 10 Viking Longships were christened simultaneously. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

a bedroom with a large window overlooking the water

Unable To Sleep

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Veranda Stateroom aboard the Viking Aegir. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

a large boat floating on top of a body of water under a cloudy blue sky

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Departing Hoorn this evening, under perfect skies. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

a large white boat floating on top of a body of water

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Viking Odin arrives in Hoorn. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

a boat traveling across a large body of water on top of a glass covered roof

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Approaching Hoorn. The Aquavit Lounge skylight is in the foreground. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

chairs are lined up on the deck of a cruise ship

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

The Sun Deck also offers a myriad of viewing and seating options – and it’s rarely crowded! Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

an empty chair and table on a deck overlooking the water from a ship's balcony

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Enjoying the View: many (but not all) staterooms aboard the Viking Longships feature full step-out balconies. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

a white boat with green plants on it in the water next to some tall buildings

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Viking Embla leaves the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, joining us en-route to Hoorn. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

two ferry boats are docked in the water near a large building and some tall buildings

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

As Viking Aegir departed the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam today, blue skies and sun turned to snow! Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders

tables and chairs on the deck of a boat

Viking Longships 2013 Live Voyage Report - Day 3 - From The Deck Chair

Dining outdoors is also possible on the Aquavit Terrace. Photo © 2013 Aaron Saunders