Viking Names Two Newest Nile River Ships in Luxor
Viking has named two new river ships, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, in a special ceremony in Luxor, Egypt. These 82-guest vessels are identical sister ships to the Viking Aton and Viking Osiris, specifically designed for Nile River navigation on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The Hon. Edward Herbert and Mohamed El Banna served as ceremonial godfathers. Built at Massara shipyard in Cairo, these state-of-the-art ships feature Scandinavian design elements including a square bow and indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. Viking plans to add four more ships by 2026, expanding their Nile fleet to 10 vessels.
Viking ha inaugurato due nuove navi fluviali, la Viking Hathor e la Viking Sobek, durante una cerimonia speciale a Luxor, in Egitto. Queste imbarcazioni, con una capacità di 82 ospiti, sono navi gemelle identiche alla Viking Aton e alla Viking Osiris, progettate specificamente per la navigazione sul fiume Nilo nel viaggio di 12 giorni 'Faraoni e Piramidi'. L'Onorevole Edward Herbert e Mohamed El Banna hanno ricoperto il ruolo di padrini cerimoniali. Costruite presso il cantiere navale Massara al Cairo, queste navi all'avanguardia presentano elementi di design scandinavo, tra cui un ponte prua a forma quadrata e una terrazza Aquavit al coperto/scoperto. Viking prevede di aggiungere altre quattro navi entro il 2026, ampliando così la propria flotta sul Nilo a 10 imbarcazioni.
Viking ha nombrado dos nuevos barcos fluviales, el Viking Hathor y el Viking Sobek, en una ceremonia especial en Luxor, Egipto. Estas embarcaciones, con capacidad para 82 huéspedes, son barcos gemelos idénticos al Viking Aton y al Viking Osiris, diseñados específicamente para la navegación en el río Nilo en el itinerario de 12 días 'Faraones y Pirámides'. El Honorable Edward Herbert y Mohamed El Banna fueron los padrinos ceremoniales. Construidos en el astillero de Massara en El Cairo, estos barcos de última generación cuentan con elementos de diseño escandinavo, incluyendo una proa cuadrada y una terraza Aquavit al aire libre/cubierta. Viking planea agregar cuatro barcos más para 2026, ampliando su flota en el Nilo a 10 embarcaciones.
바이킹이 이집트 룩소르에서 특별한 의식으로 바이킹 하토르와 바이킹 소벡이라는 두 새로운 강선을 명명했습니다. 이 배들은 82명의 손님을 수용할 수 있으며, 바이킹 아톤과 바이킹 오시리스의 동일한 자매선으로, 12일 동안의 '파라오와 피라미드' 여행을 위해 특별히 설계되었습니다. 에드워드 허버트 경과 모하메드 엘 반나가 의식의 대부로서 참석했습니다. 카이로의 마사라 조선소에서 건조된 이 첨단 선박은 스칸디나비아 디자인 요소를 특징으로 하며, 네모난 선두와 실내/외 아쿠아비트 테라스가 포함되어 있습니다. 바이킹은 2026년까지 4척의 추가 선박을 추가하여 나일 강 함대를 10척으로 확장할 계획입니다.
Viking a nommé deux nouveaux navires fluviaux, le Viking Hathor et le Viking Sobek, lors d'une cérémonie spéciale à Louxor, en Égypte. Ces navires, pouvant accueillir 82 passagers, sont des navires jumeaux identiques au Viking Aton et au Viking Osiris, spécialement conçus pour la navigation sur le Nil lors de l'itinéraire de 12 jours 'Pharaons et Pyramides'. L'honorable Edward Herbert et Mohamed El Banna ont été les parrains de la cérémonie. Construits au chantier naval Massara au Caire, ces navires à la pointe de la technologie présentent des éléments de design scandinave, dont une proue carrée et une terrasse Aquavit intérieure/extérieure. Viking prévoit d'ajouter quatre autres navires d'ici 2026, portant ainsi sa flotte sur le Nil à 10 navires.
Viking hat zwei neue Flusskreuzfahrtschiffe, die Viking Hathor und die Viking Sobek, in einer speziellen Zeremonie in Luxor, Ägypten, getauft. Diese Schiffe, die Platz für 82 Gäste bieten, sind baugleiche Schwesternschiffe der Viking Aton und Viking Osiris, die speziell für die Navigation auf dem Nil auf der 12-tägigen 'Pharaonen & Pyramiden'-Route entwickelt wurden. Der Ehrengast Edward Herbert und Mohamed El Banna fungierten als Zeremonienpaten. Gebaut in der Werft Massara in Kairo, zeichnen sich diese hochmodernen Schiffe durch skandinavische Designelemente aus, darunter ein quadrativer Bug und eine Aquavit-Terrasse im Innen- und Außenbereich. Viking plant, bis 2026 vier weitere Schiffe hinzuzufügen und damit die Nil-Flotte auf 10 Schiffe zu erweitern.
- Viking's Egypt fleet expansion demonstrates strong market presence and growth
- Company ranked #1 for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024
- Planned addition of 4 more ships by 2026 shows strong business expansion
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The launch of two new Nile River ships, Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, represents a strategic expansion of Viking's luxury river cruise operations in Egypt. This development is part of a larger fleet expansion plan that will add four more vessels by 2026, bringing the total to 10 ships on the Nile. While the immediate revenue impact may be modest given the 82-guest capacity per vessel, the long-term growth trajectory in the luxury travel segment shows promise.
The company's market positioning is strengthened by recent accolades, including being rated #1 for Rivers, Oceans and Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler. The exclusive docking locations and privileged access partnerships with prestigious institutions demonstrate Viking's competitive advantage in the premium travel market segment.
The Identical 82-Guest Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek Join the Company’s Award-Winning Fleet in
Viking today named its newest river ships, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, with a celebration in Luxor,
"Today, we are proud to welcome the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek to our growing fleet in
The naming ceremony of the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek took place at Viking’s exclusive docking location in Luxor and was followed by a celebratory dinner inside the nearby Karnak Temple. Viking’s guests also enjoyed a performance by Sissel Kyrkjebø, one of the world’s leading crossover sopranos and godmother of the Viking Jupiter®, who sang the Egyptian, Norwegian and United Kingdom’s national anthems in their native languages.
The Hon. Edward Herbert, Godfather of the Viking Hathor
The Hon. Edward Herbert is the son of George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, and Fiona Carnarvon, the Countess of Carnarvon. In his new godfather role, Edward joins his father and mother, who are also Viking’s first “godparents.” In 2022, Lord Carnarvon became Viking’s first godfather, fulfilling the role for the Viking Osiris. Lady Carnarvon is the godmother of a Viking Longship, the Viking Skadi and an ocean ship, the Viking Mars®. Edward’s great-great-grandfather, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, spent 16 years working in Luxor and later in 1922, with his colleague Howard Carter, discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen. In Lady Carnarvon’s newest book, The Earl and the Pharaoh: From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun, she explores the unparalleled life of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and tells the behind-the-scenes story of the historic discovery.
Highclere Castle,
For years Viking has offered a variety of ways for its guests to experience life at Highclere Castle, which is the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the historic estate best known as the filming location of Downton Abbey. Among the 5th Earl’s many talents, he was an avid amateur photographer with an artistic eye for composition. His photographs are at Highclere Castle currently, stored in photo albums in The Library, and show the process of discovering and excavating the tomb of Tutankhamen, as well as scenes of daily life in
For guests who are interested in extending their exploration of
Mohamed El Banna, Godfather of the Viking Sobek
With his exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and deep interest in world cultures, Mohamed El Banna was destined for a career in the travel industry. He completed a bachelor’s degree in commerce and began working in tourism in 1970. Seven years later, he founded Cosmos Tourism Company—now Cosmos Egypt—a
The Viking Hathor, the Viking Sobek & Viking's Growing Egypt Fleet
Hosting 82 guests in 41 staterooms, the new Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek are inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships with the elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known. An identical sister ship to the Viking Osiris and the Viking Aton, the Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek feature several aspects familiar to Viking guests, such as a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. Other ships in the
Viking was rated #1 for Rivers, as well as #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions, by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year. This achievement marked the first time a travel company won these three categories in back-to-back years. Viking’s
Viking's Pharaohs & Pyramids Itinerary
During the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, guests begin with a three-night stay at a first-class hotel in
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Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans, and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO 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, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications. For additional information, contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com. For Viking’s award-winning enrichment channel, visit www.viking.tv.
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