WATCH: Luxurious cruise ship Viking Saturn sails into Portsmouth for the first time

Spectacular drone footage shows a lavish cruise ship sailing into Portsmouth for the first time this morning.
By Freddie Webb
Published 11th Apr 2024, 12:03 BST
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Viking Saturn, operated by Viking Cruises, is calling at Portsmouth International Port today. Hundreds of tourists are expected to explore the city, as they continue their holiday across the English Channel and Mediterranean.

Viking Saturn sailing into Portsmouth for the first time on April 11. She is calling into the city as part of a voyage across northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Picture: Marcin JedrysiakViking Saturn sailing into Portsmouth for the first time on April 11. She is calling into the city as part of a voyage across northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak
Viking Saturn sailing into Portsmouth for the first time on April 11. She is calling into the city as part of a voyage across northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak
Viking Saturn in Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin JedrysiakViking Saturn in Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak
Viking Saturn in Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

The all-veranda small ship is 745 feet long and has a 94 foot beam. She was created in 2023, with the naming ceremony taking place in New York.

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Visitors can enjoy sumptuous comfort and several amenities including a swimming pool, spa, hot tub, cinema, hair salon, different restaurants and fitness centre. Andrew Williamson, head of cruise and ferry at Portsmouth International Port, said Viking Saturn fits perfectly with their aim to cater for boutique experiences on small and medium-sized cruise ships.

He added that cruise ambassadors are all set to welcome tourists to the city and show them everything Portsmouth has to offer. Viking Venus visited the city in January, with other cruise ships including AIDAluna sailing past The Round Tower for the first time in March.

Related topics:PortsmouthPortsmouth International PortViking VenusTravel

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