Where is the Viking factory located?
The Viking factory is located in New Gretna, New Jersey, where over a thousand master craftsmen build Viking Yachts models.
Founded in 1964, Viking Yachts is renowned for the quality of its luxury, semi-custom sportfishing yachts from 48 to 90 feet. Built in the U.S.A., Viking produces over 90% of every model in-house which provides an extraordinary level of quality control over every build. That’s why Viking is continually at the top of the leaderboard in all major sportfishing tournaments and is the chosen brand for anglers worldwide. More than 5,000 vessels have been built and delivered since the New Gretna, New Jersey shipyard opened, a testament to the ongoing innovation that the factory invests in to ensure they stay cutting edge.
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales is proud to be known as the oldest Viking dealer in the country, servicing the Great Lakes region with locations throughout Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio, as well as Naples, Florida. For more information, contact our Viking specialists today!
Viking Yachts Convertible models are popular because they combine tournament-level sportfishing performance with luxurious cruising comfort, making them versatile for both serious anglers and family adventures. Their open flybridge layout offers excellent visibility and a social atmosphere for captains and guests alike.
If a fun day fishing on the water is your goal, look no further than the Viking Billfish model range. Designed and built for an owner/operator, the Billfish series provides many of the same amenities and equipment as the larger Viking models, but at a smaller size.
From 50 to 54 feet, the Viking Open Express Series is easily managed by the owner, providing a fun, safe, and enjoyable day on the water. With performance and handling similar to a center-console, but with sportfish-like amenities, it’s hard to be the open sportfish design.
For the sportfish enthusiast that prefers a climate-controlled upper helm, the Viking Enclosed Bridge series offers a luxuriously comfortable solution. Whether boating in cold weather or looking for an interior pilothouse area for entertaining with a view.
The Viking Sport Coupe series delivers sleek cruising performance with a spacious enclosed command deck, refined accommodations, and advanced custom electronics for a seamless yachting experience.
The Viking Sky Bridge Yachts pair proven hull performance with precision engineering, offering versatile layouts, advanced command decks, and exceptional comfort for both day cruising and overnight adventures.
The enclosed helm of the Viking Sport Tower models offer comfort, while the streamlined tower design provides excellent visibility and fishing functionality. Owners appreciate how these models, ranging from 50 to 64-feet, seamlessly combine Viking’s renowned fishability with luxury features, making them ideal for both serious anglers and cruising enthusiasts.
Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales knows Viking Yachts: we’re the oldest Viking dealer in the world, continuing a relationship that began in 1976. With seven locations in the Great Lakes area and two in Florida, our knowledge and expertise of the brand attracts clients across the country, from the Midwest to both coasts. Our extensive inventory of Viking yachts for sale offers something for everyone, from luxury motoryachts to swift, compact Viking sportfish. We also offer new Viking yachts, such as the recent 50-foot yacht models. Looking for a custom build? We can assist with that. Want to trade in your old boat for a new one? We can help with that, too.
Whether you’re in the market for used or new Viking boat, JBYS offers unrivaled customer service every step of the way, from selection to maintenance. Our team of factory-trained technicians are passionate about servicing Viking yachts, working in close communication with owners to meet the unique needs of each craft.
The Viking factory is located in New Gretna, New Jersey, where over a thousand master craftsmen build Viking Yachts models.
Viking Yachts was founded by Robert T. Healey and William J. Healey. Today Pat Healey is the President and CEO.
Viking Yachts is roundly celebrated as one of the foremost sportfishing manufacturers in the industry. From concept to execution, 90% of Viking models are produced at the firm’s own New Jersey facility, where local craftsmen ensure the quality, performance, and beauty of each boat. With the exception of engines and electronics, nearly everything you see on a Viking yacht has been built in-house.
Today, the biggest new Viking model offered is the 90 Convertible.
The Viking 90 is priced north of $12 million for a base model, but can reach north of $15 million with custom options.
Viking builds around 100 boats each year.
Yes, Viking builds a center-console named Valhalla Boatworks. Built at the Viking Mullica factory, just a short drive from the main Viking shipyard, Valhallas are produced where the old Ocean Yachts once were. Valhalla builds center-console models between 28 and 55 feet.
An 82-foot Viking typically ranges from around $10 million to $12 million, depending on the model, equipment, and custom features.
You can see a Viking Yacht at the Viking Yachts VIP Boat show in Riviera Beach, Florida and other major boat shows, such as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the Miami International Boat Show.
