Viking Takes Delivery of New Nile River Ship, Viking Hathor

Viking has officially received its latest Nile River vessel, the Viking Hathor, according to a recent press release.

The delivery ceremony occurred at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt, where the ship was handed over. The Viking Hathor, which can accommodate 82 guests, is set to operate on the popular 12-day Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary.

“We are proud to welcome the Viking Hathor to our award-winning river fleet,” said Torstein Hagen, Viking's chairman and CEO. “With its abundance of cultural treasures and ancient antiquities, Egypt has always been a destination of great interest to curious travelers, including our guests. We believe our ships are by far the most elegant vessels sailing the Nile River, and we look forward to introducing even more explorers to this fantastic destination in the years to come.”

The Viking Hathor, a sister ship to the Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, showcases several hallmark Viking features, including its distinctive square bow and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. Viking’s Egypt fleet also includes the Viking Ra and MS Antares.

The 12-day Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary starts with a three-night stay in a Cairo hotel, where guests can visit iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the necropolis of Sakkara, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

The journey continues with a flight to Luxor, where travelers explore the Temples of Luxor and Karnak before embarking on an eight-day Nile River cruise aboard a Viking ship.

During the cruise, stops include the tombs of Nefertari and Tutankhamun, the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the temples of Abu Simbel, the High Dam in Aswan, and a visit to a Nubian village. The adventure concludes with a final night in Cairo after flying back from Aswan.