Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship

Hathor to sail Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary

Konoly Konoly
Aug 21, 2024 - 21:04
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Viking takes delivery of new Nile River ship

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

The delivery ceremony for the 82-passenger vessel took place at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.

Viking Hathor has 41 staterooms and is identical in design to sister ships Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, with a “distinctive” square bow.

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It will sail the line’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

Torstein Hagen, Viking chairman and chief executive, said: “We are proud to welcome Viking Hathor to our award-winning river fleet.

“With its abundance of cultural treasures and ancient antiquities, Egypt has always been a destination of great interest to curious travellers, 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.”

Viking’s Nile River fleet also includes the Viking Ra and the MS Antares.