May 12, 2025
The ship will now enter the final stages of its construction
Viking’s newest Nile River ship, the Viking Thoth, has been “floated out” at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, signalling the ship’s transition into the final phase of construction.
Read More…May 7, 2025
Scenic unveils 2027/28 Worldwide Discoveries Collection
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has unveiled its new Scenic Eclipse 2027–2028 Worldwide Discoveries Collection, showcasing a collection of all-inclusive voyages across all six continents, spanning from October 2026 through to March 2028.
Read More…November 8, 2024
Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek have been named, setting the stage for future growth
Viking has named its newest Nile river ships the Viking Hathor and the Viking Sobek at a special ceremony in Luxor, as it prepares to further ramp up its Egyptian river cruise fleet.
Read More…November 6, 2024
More than 220 new 2027 dates across a fleet of 10 Nile River cruisers
Viking has further bolstered its presence in Egypt, opening a massive 221 new departures in 2027 for its Pharaohs & Pyramids voyage.
Read More…January 11, 2024
32 berth ultra luxury riverboat to feature two restaurants and dual presidential suites
Abercrombie & Kent has confirmed it is building a brand-new bespoke Nile riverboat, its fifth in Egypt, which will launch in late 2025. Set to be the finest new craft on the Nile, A&K says the boutique boat will “herald a new golden age of river cruising in Egypt”.
Read More…September 27, 2023
What guests can expect on the 12-day Pharaohs and Pyramids itinerary
As if Egypt wasn’t enchanting enough, your clients can now discover its secrets from the comfort of the brand-new Viking ship specifically built to navigate the mighty Nile River, Viking Aton.
Read More…September 22, 2023
41 berth cruiser features dual spacious Explorer Suites on the Upper Deck bow
Viking Aton offers a wide variety of staterooms for your client’s selection. From Deluxe staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in Viking’s spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel.
Read More…September 5, 2023
Viking Aton launched just a few weeks ago
Viking recently named its newest river ship, Viking Aton, with a special celebration in Aswan, Egypt. The ship’s ceremonial godfather, Richard Riviere, designer of Viking’s award-winning river, ocean and expedition vessels and founding Principal of internationally acclaimed interior design firm Rottet Studio, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship. Viking Aton, an identical sister ship of Viking Osiris, is a state-of-the-art vessel specifically built to navigate the Nile and will sail Viking’s popular Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Read More…May 24, 2023
Two new ships in 2024, 2025 result in 99 new itinerary dates
Viking has released 99 new departure dates for its Egypt river voyage in response to strong demand. With the current seasons almost sold out, Viking’s highly popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary now has increased availability in 2024 and 2025.
Read More…February 21, 2023
41 berth cruiser features dual spacious Explorer Suites on the Upper Deck bow
Viking Orisis offers a wide variety of staterooms for your client’s selection. From Deluxe staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in Viking’s spacious Explorer Suites, there’s no finer way to travel.
Read More…June 16, 2022
AmaLilia will set sail in Egypt from 2024
AmaWaterways has revealed plans to add a second cruise ship in Egypt following a successful first season on the Nile for its new vessel AmaDahlia.
Read More…October 19, 2021
Egypt’s finest craftsmanship on display aboard the Nile’s newest luxury ship
FIRST LOOK: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released the first photos of its newest Super Ship, the S.S. Sphinx, on the Nile river in Egypt. Local artisans were sourced for the interior design to embody true Egyptian creativity and craftsmanship throughout.
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