by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:50 AM ET, Wed April 1, 2026
Viking is celebrating major construction milestones for its two newest ships for the Nile River.
Viking Ptah, which is slated to debut in September, and Viking Sekhmet, scheduled to launch in November, have touched water for the first time.
Traditional float out ceremonies for the vessels were held at Massara shipyard in Cairo.
Now, the 82-guest ships are transitioning to the final stage of construction. They’ll soon be moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and interior build-out.
Later this year, both vessels will officially join the company’s growing fleet of ships in Egypt and will sail the 12-day “Pharaohs & Pyramids” itinerary. They will join Viking Osiris, Viking Aton, Viking Sobek, Viking Hathor, Viking Amun and Viking Thoth.
“Egypt is truly a phenomenal destination, distinguished by its remarkable history, enduring culture and the singular power of the Nile,” says Torstein Hagen, chairman and chief executive officer of Viking. “With the float out of our two newest ships, we look forward to further expanding our elegant fleet on the Nile and welcoming more curious travelers to experience this extraordinary region in the years to come.”
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