# Viking Fleet > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/viking-fleet - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/viking-fleet.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/viking-fleet/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://vikingfleet.com - **Slug:** viking-fleet - **Categories:** travel-hospitality ## Overview - **Tagline:** Viking Fleet provides fishing trips, fast ferry service, whale watching cruises, sunset cruises, and private charters from Montauk, New York, Tarpon Springs, Florida, and Sag Harbor, New York. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** A family-owned, year-round maritime operator offering fishing excursions, high-speed ferry transportation, whale watching, sunset and fun cruises, split and private fishing charters, and gift cards. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Founders & leadership:** Owned and operated by Captain Paul G. Forsberg and his son, Captain Steven D. Forsberg. The family includes fourth-generation captains Carl Forsberg and Steven N. Forsberg Jr., along with captains David Marmeno and other Viking Fleet crew members. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://vikingfleet.com Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Promotional, adventure-oriented, family-operated, and maritime-experiential. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 1936 Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Parent ownership:** Privately owned and operated by the Forsberg family; Captain Carl Forsberg founded the Viking Fleet in 1936, and the business is currently owned and operated by Captain Paul G. Forsberg and his son, Steven D. Forsberg. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Provides recreational fishing, sightseeing, cruise, ferry transportation, and private group charter experiences on the water. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Party boat fishing trips - Private and split fishing charters - High-speed ferry service - Whale watching cruises - Sunset, eco, lighthouse, and fun cruises - Commercial fishing and fishing-ground research - Onboard fishing equipment, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning on applicable trips - Group and event charters Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Fishing Trips - Viking Fivestar split and private charters - Fast Ferry Service - Whale Watching Cruises - Sunset Cruises - Fun Cruises - Night Squid Trip - Porgy and Sea Bass Trips Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** The Night Squid Trip is listed at $70 Monday through Friday and $75 Saturday and Sunday; a private squid-jigging charter is listed at $4,200 plus a 20% gratuity. Other trip pricing varies by activity. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Maritime tourism, recreational fishing, passenger ferry transportation, and sightseeing cruises. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Recreational anglers, ferry passengers, sightseeing and cruise guests, families, private groups, event organizers, and charter customers. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Individuals and groups seeking fishing excursions, offshore adventures, ferry transportation, whale watching, sightseeing cruises, or private events on the water. Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Half-day and full-day recreational fishing - Offshore fishing for tuna, cod, tile, swordfish, shark, mahi, and other species - Night squid jigging - Transportation by high-speed ferry - Whale watching and sightseeing - Sunset cocktail and fun cruises - Private fishing charters - Wedding, birthday, and other large group events Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to fishing grounds and offshore adventures - Comfortable travel on high-speed ferry vessels - Family-friendly recreational experiences - Fishing equipment and tackle included on specified trips - Opportunities for private group celebrations and events - Onboard support from experienced captains and crew Source: Brand's website (https://vikingfleet.com) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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