Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Viking has proudly unveiled its latest addition to the Nile River fleet, the Viking Hathor. This new ship was officially delivered during a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The Viking Hathor, designed to accommodate 82 guests, now joins Viking’s expanding fleet of cutting-edge vessels on the Nile and will embark on the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
“We are proud to welcome the Viking Hathor to our award-winning river fleet,” said Torstein Hagen , Chairman and CEO of Viking. “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, hosting 82 guests across 41 staterooms, embodies the refined Scandinavian design that Viking is renowned for, mirroring the elegance of its award-winning river and ocean ships. As a sister ship to the Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, the Viking Hathor features signature elements familiar to Viking’s passengers, such as a distinctive square bow and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The Egypt fleet also includes the Viking Ra and MS Antares.
On the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, guests start with a three-night stay at a luxury hotel in Cairo, exploring iconic landm.