Swan Hellenic’s third and largest ship has set sail for the Arctic following its naming ceremony in Amsterdam.

SH Diana has begun an 11-day Norwegian Fjords sailing, marking the opening of its Arctic season before the ship voyages worldwide.

The 192-passenger vessel was named by its godmother Valerie Wilson, founder and chief executive of Valerie Wilson Travel.

“I really am so proud to be godmother to this wonderful new ship,” she said.

“It takes Swan Hellenic’s hallmark contemporary lifestyle elegance to new levels and is a fabulous expression of the way Swan Hellenic really wants us to be explorers and discover the world.

“I’m not just excited to depart on the Norwegian cruise, but also look forward to joining SH Diana’s explorations worldwide to places that even an industry veteran like me has never heard of.”