Viking Sobek

Current itinerary of Viking Sobek

Viking Sobek current cruise is 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour. Prices start from USD 7999 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 04 Apr, 2025 and ends on 11 Apr, 2025.

Date / TimePort
04 Apr    Departing from Cairo, Egypt hotels
02 Apr - 04 Apr    Cairo, Egypt
04 Apr    flight
04 Apr    Luxor, Egypt
05 Apr    Dendera-Qena, Egypt
06 Apr    Luxor, Egypt
07 Apr    Esna, Egypt
08 Apr - 09 Apr    Aswan, Egypt
09 Apr    Kom Ombo, Egypt
10 Apr    Edfu, Egypt
10 Apr - 11 Apr    Luxor, Egypt
11 Apr    flight
11 Apr    Arriving in Cairo, Egypt hotels

Specifications of Viking Sobek

Year of build2025 new ship
BuilderMaasara Shipyard (Cairo, Egypt)
ClassNile River cruiser
Ferry route / homeportsLuxor-Aswan
Speed20 kn / 37 km/h / 23 mph
Length (LOA)187 m / 614 ft
Beam (width)28 m / 92 ft
Gross Tonnage3600 gt
Passengers82
Crew43
Beds82
Decks5
Cabins41
Decks with cabins3
Sister-shipsViking Osiris, Viking Aton, Viking Hathor
Christened bytba
OwnerViking River Cruises Ltd
OperatorViking River Cruises Egypt

Viking Sobek Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2025 Apr 04 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2025 Apr 11 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2025 Apr 18 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2025 Apr 25 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2025 May 02 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2025 May 09 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 May 16 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 May 23 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 May 30 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Jun 06 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2025 Aug 08 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6499
2025 Aug 15 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6499
2025 Aug 22 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6499
2025 Aug 29 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6499
2025 Sep 05 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2025 Sep 12 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2025 Sep 19 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2025 Sep 26 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2025 Oct 03 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Oct 10 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Oct 17 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Oct 24 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Oct 31 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Nov 07 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2025 Nov 14 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Nov 21 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Nov 28 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Dec 05 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Dec 12 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Dec 19 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2025 Dec 26 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Jan 02 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Jan 09 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Jan 16 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Jan 23 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Jan 30 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Feb 06 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Feb 13 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Feb 20 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Feb 27 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8999
2026 Mar 06 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Mar 13 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Mar 20 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Mar 27 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Apr 03 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Apr 10 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Apr 17 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 Apr 24 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 May 01 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $8499
2026 May 08 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 May 15 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 May 22 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 May 29 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Jun 05 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Aug 07 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2026 Aug 14 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2026 Aug 21 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2026 Aug 28 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $6999
2026 Sep 04 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Sep 11 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Sep 18 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Sep 25 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Oct 02 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7499
2026 Oct 09 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Oct 16 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Oct 23 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Oct 30 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Nov 06 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Nov 13 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Nov 20 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Nov 27 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Dec 04 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Dec 11 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Dec 18 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999
2026 Dec 25 7 days, round-trip 11 Night Pharaohs and Pyramids Cruise and Land Tour Cairo $7999

Viking Sobek Review

Review of Viking Sobek

The 2025-built MS Viking Sobek is a Nile River cruise ship bought by Viking Cruises for cruisetours in Egypt. This top-luxury Nile cruiser is named after the ancient Egyptian god Sobek/Sobki who was represented either as a crocodile or a human with a crocodile head.

Viking Sobek's fleetmates in Egypt are Viking Ra (2018-built) and the sisterships Viking Osiris (2022), Viking Aton (2023) and Viking Hathor (2024).

Unlike Viking Ra (which is a fully reconstructed old vessel), the sisterships are newbuilds, with deck designs and venues similar to the ones on Viking OCEAN liners.

MS Viking Sobek cruise ship (Nile River, Egypt)

Like the sisterships, the vessel Viking Sobek was constructed at Cairo's Maasara Shipyard, which is owned by The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co).

Viking Sobek's voyages were opened for booking on September 12, 2023. Citing a strong demand (season 2024 nearly sold out and season 2025 selling well), the company opened Sobek’s inaugural cruise season (2025) as well as departure dates in 2026 across its entire Egypt-based fleet.

Decks and Cabins

Viking Sobek staterooms (41 total) are in 4 types/categories, including 12x B-Standard Staterooms (22 m2 / 230 ft2), 21x A-Veranda Staterooms (22 m2 / 240 ft2), 6x AA-Veranda Suites (38 m2 / 410 ft2) and 2x ES-Explorer Suites (49 m2 / 525 ft2). The riverboat has max passenger capacity 82 (all staterooms are with double occupancy).

Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites are with full-size, step-out balconies (off the living room) plus French Balcony (in the bedroom).

The boat has 5 decks, of which 3 are with cabins.

All Viking Sobek cabins offer (as standard) the following complimentary amenities and services:

Panoramic riverviews (large windows), most of which are floor-ceiling and opening to a French Balcony. Hotel-style double beds (79x63 inches / 200x160 cm, with under-bed storage for suitcases), luxury Egyptian bedding sets (linens, sheets, duvets), deluxe pillows, bedside tables/cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps. Optional twin-beds (2 separate lower beds) configurations (plus 1 sofabed) are also available. Each cabin has a large lounge area (furnished with a low table, comfortable sofa/not sofabed, comfortable club chairs, mirrored vanity (writing desk) with a chair, wardrobe (wooden hangers). The en-suite bathrooms are with glass-enclosed shower cubicle, double-sink vanity, anti-fog LED mirror, WC-toilet, undersink storage, premium brand bath toiletries (Freyja), luxury bathrobes. Slippers are provided complimentary upon request.

Other complimentary in-cabin amenities include daily-replenished bottled water, dedicated cabin steward, twice-daily housekeeping service, 40-inch smart HDTV (infotainment system, satellite reception, on-demand movies), multiple USB ports, refrigerator / mini-bar, electronic safe box (in the closet), phone, hairdryer, 110/220 V power outlets, individual air-conditioning.

The riverboat's largest passenger accommodations (both Explorer Suites) additionally offer/as bonus amenities two HDTVs, binoculars, coffee machine, complimentary beverage package (Silver Spirits), Viking Air Plus (VIP services), private airport transfers, free laundry, room service (Breakfast-only), shoeshine service, free replenished daily in-cabin/minibar drinks (Sparkling wine; wines, beers, soft drinks), fruit basket (delivered daily).

Shipboard facilities and amenities

Viking's cruise ship Sobek has an indoor Bar Lounge, Aquavit Terrace/outdoor lounge, Restaurant, wellness complex (spa, massage rooms, beauty salon with hairdresser-barber services).

The 3-story-high Atrium is a panoramic midship area (on decks 2-3-4) with an open-floor design and supported by eight columns. Floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (mounted portside and starboard on decks 2-3-4) as well as a SkyLight (glass roof cover on deck 5) allow natural light into the area.

Atrium's lower level (on Middle Deck) houses the Lobby Hall with the Reception/Guest Services Desk (24-hour assistance, cashier services, cruisetour information) and a small portside seating area with comfortable furniture.

Atrium's mid-level (on Upper Deck) houses a seating area (portside), the starboard Shop (selling mainly gifts and souvenirs, as well as Viking Cruises-logoed merchandise, clothing, jewelry, books) and Public Restrooms.

Atrium's upper level (on Pool Deck) houses the Library (a starboard seating area with shelved books and magazines) and the portside PC Corner (desks with Internet-connected computers).

Viking Cruises Egypt (Nile River) ship Atrium

Onboard public areas are spacious and generously sized. The new Viking Cruises Egypt ships' interiors are designed by the company's Longships designers. The interior blends Viking's traditional Scandinavian design with traditional Egyptian design elements, including Arabic geometric patterns and terrazzo flooring.

Middle Deck (2nd floor) is the boat's boarding deck, with two midship entrances (slide-opening glass doors positioned portside and starboard) facilitating passenger and crew embarkation/disembarkation process.

Aft on Pool Deck (4th floor) is the swimming pool (aft-facing infinity pool) with a sunbathing area with premium garden furniture (padded sunloungers and low tables). The aft sundeck is adjacent to the Aquavit Terrace - an outdoor lounge/shaded seating area fitted with comfortable sofas, tables and chairs.

Forward on Pool Deck is the Salon/indoor Bar Lounge connected (via glass doors) with an open-air Promenade (outdoor bow-facing viewing area).

The Sun Deck (top deck/5th floor) features a large fore-located sunbathing area with deluxe sun loungers and a shaded seating area (covered with sail-like shades) furnished with sofas, chairs and tables.

One Lift (passenger elevator) connects all cabin decks.

All decks are interconnected via stairs (forward, midship, and aft stairways).

Viking Nile River cruise itineraries in Egypt

Previously, Viking Cruises Egypt operated Nile River and Lake Nasser cruisetour itineraries with two chartered ships (Steigenberger Omar El Khayam and Mayfair). These riverboats were later replaced with the newbuilds (launched in 2018-2025) which only cruise on the Nile portion (roundtrip from Luxor) with fly-cruise packages inclusive of two flights (Cairo-Luxor-Cairo).

Viking's Nile River cruisetour is themed "Pharaohs and Pyramids".

Viking Cruises Nile River itinerary map (Egypt)

The 12-day itinerary incorporates 7-day cruising on Nile River and starts with a 3-night hotel stay in Cairo and tours to iconic attractions like Grand Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramids of Giza, Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Cruise tourists then fly to Luxor to visit Karnak and the Temples of Luxor before boarding the Viking cruise ship for a 7-night Nile cruise to Aswan and back. The next table shows the 7-day roundtrip itinerary as a ports sequence.

Date / TimePort
DAY 1-2 (overnight)Departing from Luxor
DAY 3Dendera/Qena
DAY 4Esna
DAY 5Aswan
DAY 6Kom Ombo, Aswan
DAY 7Luxor, Edfu
DAY 8Arriving in Luxor

Tours include a private visit to Nefertari's tomb (Valley of the Queens) and excursions to Khnum Temple (Esna) and Dendera Temple complex (Qena). A visit to a Nubian village is also included.

Most Nile River cruise boats (from a total of ~200 vessels) are marketed as 5-star - but most of them are definitely not premium. The onboard food is buffet-style and far away from gourmet. The major advantage of the Egyptian river cruises are that they are way cheaper in comparison to the European inland cruises. Viking's Nile tours surely bring the luxurious style (generally associated with the Viking brand) to Egypt, along with higher cruise fares.

 

Viking Sobek ship cruise deals are inclusive of:

  • 11 Egypt excursions (led by a local professional guide) with headsets for guests being provided
  • Complimentary onboard Internet and beverages (beers, wines, soft beverages) during lunches and dinners)
  • All Government taxes and fees in ports of call
  • Domestic flights (in Egypt) between Cairo and Luxor; and between Aswan and Cairo
  • Airport transfers (on embarkation and disembarkation dates) - only if flights are purchased through Viking Cruises' "Viking Air" flight program.

Viking's Nile cruisetour features:

  • 7-night Nile River cruising portion
  • 12-day itinerary visiting 1 country, 6 ports, 1 city (by land, 3-night hotel stay (Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo, 1-night hotel stay (InterContinental Cairo Hotel).
  • The cruise tour visits 4 UNESCO sites in Egypt, as well as the Dendera Temple complex (Hathor).
  • Onboard Culture Curriculum (enrichment program) with an expert Egyptologist (also leading all shore excursions). Lectures onboard are also themed on women's roles in Egypt and on the country's current political events.
  • Passengers also visit a private home in an authentic Nubian village (from Aswan).
  • Onboard and ashore dining/meals that are cruise price inclusive include 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners. Onboard meals include Egyptian specialties. but American classic dishes are always available.

Signature onboard (formal) events are the Welcome Cocktail Reception and the Farewell Dinner.

Viking Cruises Egypt tour packages (optional hotel+land travel)

In 2023-2024, Viking Cruises Egypt introduced pre- and post-cruise packages as optional extensions of the brand's premium Nile River voyages.

The 3-night Pre-Istanbul Package (priced from US$1400 pp) is inclusive of 3 hotel nights in Istanbul (at Westin Istanbul Nisantasi Hotel or similar), 3 meals (breakfasts), 2 guided/Viking Host-escorted tours (Istanbul Old City Tour, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace), flight from Istanbul to Cairo, as well as all transfers.

The 4-night Pre-Jerusalem Israel Package (priced from US$2400 pp) is inclusive of 4 hotel nights in Orient Jerusalem Hotel (or similar), 8 meals (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner), 3 guided/Viking Host-escorted tours (Bethlehem Walking Tour, Jerusalem City Tour, Israel Museum Tour), a flight from Tel Aviv to Cairo, as well as all transfers.

The 4-night Pre-British Collections of Ancient Egypt package (priced from US$3700 pp) is inclusive of 2 hotel nights in London (Rosewood Hotel), 2 hotel nights in Oxford (Old Bank Hotel), 6 meals (4 breakfasts, 2 lunches), 4 Privileged Access visits (British Museum, Sir John Soane's Museum, Griffith Institute, Highclere Castle), 3 3 guided/Viking Host-escorted tours (Petrie Museum, Oxford Walking Tour, Ashmolean Museum), flight from London to Cairo, as well as all transfers.

The 4-night Post-Petra Jordan, Dead Sea and Amman Package (priced from US$2200 pp) is inclusive of 1 flight from Cairo to Amman, 4 nights (1x at Dead Sea, 2x in Petra, 1x in Amman), 8 meals (4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), 4 guided/Viking Host-escorted tours (Ancient Town of Madaba; Dead Sea Museum, Petra, Amman, Jerash), as well as all transfers. The home flight (from Amman) costs extra.

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