Viking Line’s vessel, Viking XPRS, will resume service on the Helsinki–Tallinn route on February 7 after three weeks at the shipyard and will now offer passengers what is in many ways a new cruise experience. The vessel has sailed under the Finnish flag for almost two years and has increased its popularity on this highly competitive route.
Viking XPRS offers 15 weekly departures from the two ports and serves the most passengers of all of Viking Line vessels. Last year, the total number of passengers on Viking XPRS was more than 1.6 million.
Renovation took place in the vessel’s shop
The most extensive renovation took place in the vessel’s tax-free shop, which was expanded and redesigned to offer improved functionality and visibility, particularly for cosmetics and fragrances. The ship’s interiors have been refreshed with a modern design, including an overhauled entrance, new carpets, and updated cabin interiors.
Significant technological updates
In addition to the aesthetic improvements, Viking XPRS underwent significant technological updates during its dry-docking at Oresund Dry Docks in Landskrona, Sweden. The most notable upgrade is the installation of flow-control mechanisms from Finnish engineering company Elomatic. This technology reduces the vessel’s resistance, resulting in a projected five percent reduction in fuel consumption and improved passenger comfort due to decreased vibration.
A major joint project
“The dry-docking and planning for this are a major joint project that involves a large number of our shipboard and land-based staff as well as specialists in various fields. During the planning phase, we listen very closely to the requests of staff members and customers. I can hardly wait until we get to enjoy the end result together with our passengers – an even more pleasant and more functional Viking XPRS,” says Ronny Hagelberg.Viking XPRS’s intendant,
It is noteworthy that the current position of VIKING XPRS is at Baltic Sea reported 2 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Helsinki, Finland, sailing at a speed of 0.1 knots and expected to arrive there on Feb 1, 15:53. The vessel VIKING XPRS (IMO 9375654, MMSI 230705000) is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2008 (17 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Finland according to Vessel Finder
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