Two new river ships ordered by Viking Cruises were recently launched in Egypt.
Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet belong to the same series as Viking Osiris, Viking Aton, Viking Hathor, Viking Sobek, and Viking Amun. Like their earlier sisters, the two newer ships will be operated on the Nile River.
Upon completion, Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet will each have a length of 236 feet (71.9 metres), a beam of 92 feet (28 metres), a gross tonnage of 3,600, 41 outside staterooms distributed across three decks, and a crew complement of 48.
The other onboard facilities on each ship will include a sun deck with a pool and 360-degree views, a lounge/bar, a restaurant, a lobby, and a retail shop.
The ships will also each boast a lecture hall and a library with a wide selection of books on history, culture, and other related subjects in line with Viking's aim of being, "the thinking person's cruise line," with the focus on educating rather than entertaining guests during each voyage. In the case of the Nile cruise ships, Egyptologists will serve as guides to help guests learn more about Egypt, particularly the various stops in each itinerary.
The two new ships will soon begin undergoing final outfitting. Their delivery to Viking is scheduled for November 2026.