Viking has announced the float-out of its two newest Nile River ships—the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet. Set to debut in September and November 2026, respectively, the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet will join the company’s fleet of ships in Egypt and will sail Viking’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
“Egypt is truly a phenomenal destination, distinguished by its remarkable history, enduring culture and the singular power of the Nile,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a statement. “With the float out of our two newest ships, we look forward to further expanding our elegant fleet on the Nile and welcoming more curious travelers to experience this extraordinary region in the years to come.”
The traditional float-out ceremonies for the Viking Ptah and the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo and are significant because they mark each ship’s transition into the final stage of construction. The ships will now be moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and interior build-out.
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