VIKING has announced the float out of its newest Egypt ship Viking Sobek, which is set to debut in autumn.
The ship will be the cruise line’s sixth on the Nile, sailing Viking’s popular 12-day ‘Pharaohs & Pyramids’ itinerary.
The 82-guest Sobek floated out at Massara shipyard in Cairo, and will now move into the final stages of her construction, which will see her move to an outfitting dock for her interior buildout.
“Egypt has always captivated curious travellers with its rich culture and history, and it continues to be a destination of interest for our guests,” Viking Chair & Chief Executive Officer Torstein Hagen said.
“We believe Viking Sobek and her sister ships are by far the most elegant vessels on the Nile, and we look forward to welcoming even more guests to explore this fantastic region.”
The new, state-of-the-art Sobek features 41 staterooms, and the cruise line’s signature Scandinavian design.
Sobek is an identical sister ship to Viking Osiris, Viking Aton, and Viking Hathor, which is scheduled to debut this summer.
She features several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
The Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary cruises round trip from Luxor, and features visits to the tombs of Nefertari and Tutankhamun, as well as excursions to the Temple of Khnum, the Dendera Temple complex, Abu Simbel, the Aswan Dam, and Nubian village, where guests can visit a traditional elementary school. MS