Viking announces the start of the final phase of construction on its newest Nile River vessel, the 82-passenger Viking Amun , marking a significant milestone and the ship's first time in the water. With its maiden voyage scheduled for September 2025, the Viking Amun will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art Nile cruise ships and sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary .
“We are very proud of our growing fleet in Egypt, which we consider to be by far the most elegant ships on the Nile,” said Torstein Hagen, president and CEO of Viking. “Egypt is one of the world’s most fascinating destinations, and we look forward to introducing this extraordinary region to even more curious travelers in the years to come.”.
The traditional launching ceremony of the Viking Amun took place at the Massara shipyard in Cairo and is significant because it marks the beginning of the final stage of the ship's construction. It will now be moved to a nearby dock to complete its construction and interior outfitting.
The Viking Amun and the growing Viking fleet in Egypt
With accommodation for 82 guests in 41 cabins, the new , state-of-the-art Viking Amun is inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean-going vessels, featuring the brand’s signature Scandinavian design. An identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris , Viking Aton , Viking Sobek , and Viking Hathor , it boasts familiar elements for Viking travelers, such as its distinctive square bow and the Aquavit deck, which seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces. Other ships in Viking’s Egyptian fleet include the Viking Ra and the MS Antares . In addition to the Viking Amun , Viking plans to add five more ships to its Egyptian fleet over the next two years, bringing its total Nile fleet to 12 vessels by 2027.
Viking Pharaohs and Pyramids Itinerary
During the 12-day Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary , 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 Saqqara necropolis, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travelers then fly to Luxor, where they visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak before embarking on an eight-day round-trip Nile River cruise aboard a Viking riverboat. During the cruise, they visit sites such as the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, as well as excursions to the Temple of Khnum in Esna, the Dendera Temple complex in Qena, the temples of Abu Simbel, and the High Dam in Aswan. A visit to a colorful Nubian village is also included, where guests can experience a traditional primary school. Finally, the trip concludes with a flight back to Cairo for one last night in the old city.
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