Italian shipyard Fincantieri has launched Viking Sun, the fourth of six cruise ships the California-headquartered Viking Ocean Cruises has ordered.

The 47,800gt cruise ship will have 465 cabins with a total capacity of more than 1,400 people, including the crew.

The ship has been designed by naval architects and engineers, including an interior design team of London-based SMC Design, and Los Angeles-based Rottet Studios.