By
Alex Smith |
Viking has taken delivery of its newest ship for the Nile River, Viking Sobek, in a ceremony at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
The 82-guest ship joins Viking’s fleet of five Nile River vessels, which includes its three identical sister ships Viking Osiris, Viking Aton and Viking Hathor. Like its sister ships, Viking Sobek will host up to 82 guests in its 41 staterooms as its sails on Viking 12-day ‘Pharaohs & Pyramids’ itinerary, which begins and ends in Cairo.
“We are proud to welcome the Viking Sobek to our award-winning fleet. In our view, these identical sister ships are by far the most elegant vessels on the Nile,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking. “Egypt has always been a destination of great interest among our guests, and demand for these voyages continues to be strong. With the arrival of the Viking Sobek, we look forward to introducing even more curious travellers to the country’s rich history and fascinating cultural treasures.”
Four additional Nile River ships are set to join Viking’s fleet over the next two years, beginning with Viking Amun and Viking Thoth in 2025 and followed by Viking Sekhmet and Viking Ptah in 2026. The new additions will bring Viking’s fleet to a total of 10 vessels on the river.