During a small ceremony on May 17, Norwegian Constitution Day, we named our newest ocean ship, the Viking Mars. Watch as the ship’s godmother, the Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle, offers a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years. | Viking

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Revisit the naming ceremony for our two expedition vessels, the Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris, and witness a historic first—the meeting of a Viking Longship, ocean ship and expedition ship. Enjoy this special presentation, then explore how you can join us on an expedition voyage: https://bit.ly/41t1dDb | Viking

The Viking Woman Who Led 300 Ships | The Legend of Freydís Eiríksdóttir 📝 Description Not all Vikings were men. ⚔️👑 According to Norse sagas, Freydís Eiríksdóttir — sister of Leif Erikson — commanded a fleet of 300 ships on her journey to the New World. She fought alongside warriors, led brutal expeditions, and struck fear into her enemies. 🩸 When the battle turned desperate, Freydís is said to have grabbed a sword while pregnant, bared her chest, and charged the enemy alone — driving them aw