Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt
Business Wire•29/09/2026•16:15 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Viking (VIK) takes delivery of newest Nile River ship, Viking Sekhmet
- ➤Viking Sekhmet accommodates 82 guests across 41 outside staterooms
- ➤Viking Sekhmet will sail Pharaohs & Pyramids and new 2027 eclipse itinerary
- ➤Viking expects 19 additional river ships by 2028
- ➤Viking projects 114 river ships in 2028 under committed orderbook
Expert Statements
Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking
“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”
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 travelers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.”
The Viking Sekhmet Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships on the Nile River
Viking® (www.viking.com ) (NYSE: VIK) today 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.
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