Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Nile River Ship, Viking Sobek

Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Sobek.

Earlier this month, the cruise line celebrated the new vessel at a delivery ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo. The 82-guest vessel is the sister ship to Viking Osiris, Viking Aton and Viking Hathor.

The ship, which is named after the Egyptian god of crocodiles, will soon begin offering Viking’s popular 12-day “Pharaohs & Pyramids” itinerary. 

“We are proud to welcome the Viking Sobek to our award-winning fleet,” says Torstein Hagen, Viking’s chairman and chief executive officer. “In our view, these identical sister ships are by far the most elegant vessels on the Nile. 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 travelers to the country’s rich history and fascinating cultural treasures.”

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