Viking has announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet.
The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
“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 travellers,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travellers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.”
Hosting 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms, the Viking Sekhmet is built specifically to navigate the Nile River. Inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships, the Viking Sekhmet and her identical sister ships feature the elegant Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, including a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace.
Based on Viking’s committed orderbook, the company expects to take delivery of 19 additional river ships by 2028, 11 additional ocean ships by 2032 and two additional expedition ships by 2031. With these orders, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 28 ocean and expedition ships in 2032.
