Viking takes delivery of new Nile river ship, the Viking Sekhmet

Viking (NYSE: VIK) has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet, in a ceremony held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.

The ship accommodates 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms and is built to navigate the Nile River. It features a square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The Viking Sekhmet will operate the company's 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, as well as a new 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary, both scheduled for 2027.

Both itineraries include a three-night hotel stay in Cairo, visits to sites such as the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a flight to Luxor, and an eight-day roundtrip cruise on the Nile with stops at locations including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Khnum in Esna, and the High Dam in Aswan.

"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.

According to the company's committed orderbook, Viking expects to take delivery of 19 additional river ships by 2028, 11 additional ocean ships by 2032, and two additional expedition ships by 2031. The company projects it will operate 114 river ships by 2028 and 28 ocean and expedition ships by 2032.

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