VIKING Cruises last week celebrated the float out of its newest Egypt ship Viking Aton. Set to debut in Aug, the vessel continues to build on Viking’s commitment to Egypt and the Nile, according to Viking Chair, Torstein Hagen. The 82-guest Aton touched water for the first time at Cairo’s...
VIKING Cruises last week celebrated the float out of its newest Egypt ship Viking Aton.
Set to debut in Aug, the vessel continues to build on Viking’s commitment to Egypt and the Nile, according to Viking Chair, Torstein Hagen.
The 82-guest Aton touched water for the first time at Cairo’s Massara shipyard, with plans for her to sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Aton will now be moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and interior build-out prior to her formal launch.
The cruise line is seeing very strong demand in Egypt, with this season now sold out, and many of next year’s dates also already showing very limited availability.
The surge in demand has led Viking to open 2025 sailing dates sooner than originally expected.
“We are pleased with the continued strong interest for our Nile River voyages,” Hagen declared, as he pressed the button to operate the shipyard’s lift and lower Aton to the water.
“Our guests are curious explorers, and Egypt remains a destination of great interest for its many cultural treasures.
“We are proud to be the only western company to build, own and operate ships on the Nile, and with the float out of the Viking Aton, we look forward to welcoming more guests to experience this fantastic region.”
Pictured: Hagen admires Viking’s new ship.
