Hull No. 21

With hull No. 90821, the Viking 90 marks a major milestone ahead of the boat’s debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The Nardo Grey Open Bridge model is the 21st Viking 90.

It is also the fifth Open Bridge 90 in the series, adding to the momentum of a configuration prized by owners and captains who prioritize speed, visibility and fishability.

Above: Viking’s 150-ton Travelift moves the yacht from the manufacturing building to the Make Ready Dock. Below: The team will fuel the boat, complete dockside systems checks and prepare for sea trials and final delivery.

That 21-hull mark connects directly to the Viking 92, which made its public debut at FLIBS in October 2014 and set the benchmark for large, world-traveling sportfishing yachts. It combined size, speed, engineering and luxury in a way the market had not seen before in a yacht of its type, giving owners the accommodations and range of a motor yacht with the performance and fishability of a Viking.

The 92’s production run came to a close not because demand faded, but because international emissions regulations changed the future of large diesel-powered yachts. By the time the final 92 left New Gretna in April 2021, Viking had delivered 21 yachts over a 6 1/2-year run – a remarkable achievement for a 92-foot production-built sportfisher.

Now, the 90 has reached that same 21-hull mark in about 3 1/2 years, a pace made possible by the 92’s success and the demand it helped create for Viking’s next flagship. Above: The Viking 92 Sky Bridge – hull No. 17.

The Viking 90 debuted at the Viking and Valhalla VIP Show in January 2023 (above) and made its public boat-show debut the following month at the Miami International Boat Show. Designed from the keel up, the 90 became the next step in the flagship story.

The 90 is available as an Open Bridge, Enclosed Bridge or Sky Bridge.

The performance gains come from power, weight savings and below-the-waterline engineering. Powered by twin 2635MHP MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L engines, the Viking 90 Sky Bridge (above) tops 38-plus knots and cruises at 32 to 33 knots, with nearly 600 nautical miles of range.


The Advanced Viking Propulsion System includes flow-aligned rudders and struts, as well as propeller pockets designed to reduce drag and maximize efficiency. Lighter interior materials, increased use of carbon fiber and Light Resin Transfer Molding also contribute to the 90’s speed and quality.

The Open Bridge configuration gives owners the flagship experience with an open-air helm and a direct connection to the cockpit. Above: The 90 Zatara demonstrates the configuration’s appeal underway.

For more information about the Viking 90 or any Viking model from 46 to 90 feet, contact your authorized Viking dealer.