Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt

The Viking Sekhmet Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships on the Nile River

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Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.

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“The Nile has connected people with the history and culture of Egypt for thousands of years, and it continues to be a destination that inspires curious travelers,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travelers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.”

The Viking Sekhmet

Hosting 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms, the Viking Sekhmet is built specifically to navigate the Nile River. Inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships, the Viking Sekhmet and her identical sister ships feature the elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, including a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.

The Viking Sekhmet will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, as well as the new 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary in 2027. During both itineraries, guests begin with a three-night stay at a first-class hotel in Cairo, where they can visit iconic sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the necropolis of Sakkara, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, or the Grand Egyptian Museum. Guests then fly to Luxor, where they visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak before boarding a Viking river ship for an eight-day roundtrip cruise on the Nile River, featuring visits to the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings and excursions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the High Dam in Aswan and a visit to a colorful Nubian village, where guests can experience a traditional elementary school. Finally, the journey concludes with a flight back to Cairo for a final night in the ancient city.

Viking’s Growing Fleet

Viking remains focused on well-defined, long-term growth plans as part of a strategy to continue leading the way in experiential travel. Based on Viking’s committed orderbook, the company expects to take delivery of 19 additional river ships by 2028, 11 additional ocean ships by 2032 and two additional expedition ships by 2031. With these orders, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 28 ocean and expedition ships in 2032.

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About Viking

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Executive Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com.

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Viking today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. Pictured here, a sister ship in Viking’s Egypt fleet. For more information, visit www.viking.com.

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