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Aquavit was smashed on the hull by godmother Rebecca 'Becky' Webb Wilson.
June 1, 2026
Venice festivities were held to officially usher in the recently delivered Viking Mira.
The ship's godmother, Rebecca "Becky" Webb Wilson, an accomplished attorney, author, photographer and philanthropist, used a Viking broad axe to chop a ribbon that released a bottle of Norwegian aquavit to break on the hull.
Performers included Sissel Kyrkjebø, one of the world's leading crossover sopranos and Viking Jupiter's godmother.
"We are proud to welcome the new Viking Mira to our award-winning fleet of elegant sister ships," said Torstein Hagen, Viking executive chairman. "We are also very honored to have Rebecca as our newest Viking godmother. Her lifelong commitment to public service, exploration and cultural understanding is an inspiration to all of us."
Wilson has dedicated her career to public service, philanthropy and cultural engagement. A graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Memphis School of Law, she began her career as a flight attendant with Pan American World Airways, developing a lifelong passion for travel and learning about the world. She later served as an assistant US attorney and has held leadership roles with educational, healthcare and civic organizations.
An avid traveler and accomplished nature photographer, Wilson is also the founder of youth leadership initiatives focused on bridging social and cultural divides. She was behind Bridge Builders, a youth leadership program whose aim continues to overcome prejudice and foster meaningful connections among students from different backgrounds, which has had more than 20,000 participants.
The 54,300gt, 998-passenger Viking Mira is operating an inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Fuente: sea-trade cruise
