Viking has celebrated at a delivery ceremony, taking official delivery of its newest ship for cruising on the Nile River, the Viking Sobek.
The new ship, an identical sister-ship to Viking Osiris, Viking Aton and Viking Hathor, was presented at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
The 82-guest Viking Sobek joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River, following Viking Hathor’s delivery in August. It will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
“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 the cruise line.
“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.”
Hosting 82 guests in 41 staterooms, this newest ship is inspired by the company’s award-winning river and ocean ships, with the Scandinavian design cues for which it is known.
As with its sister ships, Viking Sobek features several aspects that will be familiar to past guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Other ships in Viking’s Egypt fleet include Viking Ra and MS Antares.
The cruise line plans to welcome four additional ships in the next two years: Viking Amun and Viking Thoth in 2025; and Viking Sekhmet and Viking Ptah in 2026, taking its fleet to 10 vessels in the region in 2026.
For more information, visit vikingcruises.com.au
