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Viking Aton

Scandinavian-designed Nile sailing, Cairo to Cairo

Viking Aton is a Nile cruise ship operated by Viking (Viking River Cruises / Viking River Cruises Egypt), built 2023. It has 41 cabins and 8 suites for up to 82 guests.

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Scandinavian-designed Nile sailing, Cairo to Cairo. A purpose-built 82-guest Viking ship for travellers who want a calm, modern base on the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids round-trip from Cairo through Luxor and Aswan.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 41 · up to 82 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Viking (Viking River Cruises / Viking River Cruises Egypt)
Accommodation: 41 cabins · 8 suites
Guests: Up to 82
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 71.9 × 16 m
Built: 2023
Route: Cairo - Luxor - Qena - Luxor - Esna - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo (roundtrip Cairo)
Season: Year-round Nile sailings; departures published for 2026, 2027 and 2028
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi throughout (connection speed may vary)

About Viking Aton

Built in 2023 and carrying just 82 guests across five decks, the Viking Aton was designed specifically for the Nile in Viking's clean, understated Scandinavian style. All 41 staterooms face outside, from 21.6 m² Standard Staterooms to a pair of 62.9 m² Explorer Suites, with six 38 m² Veranda Suites in between.

Days follow the river between Cairo, Luxor, Qena, Esna, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu, with 11 guided tours built into the round-trip itinerary. Onboard, meals are served in The Restaurant behind floor-to-ceiling windows, while the indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace brings casual dining to the water's edge.

Above, the Pool & Sun Deck opens to 360-degree views with shaded seating, and the Main Lounge & Bar, library and onboard shop fill the quieter hours. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, with laundry service and an elevator between the Main and Pool decks.

Highlights

82 guests across five decks
All 41 staterooms face outside
Explorer Suites up to 62.9 m²
Pool & Sun Deck with shaded seating
The Restaurant and Aquavit Terrace dining

At sail

Day by day

The classic rhythm on the Luxor to Aswan corridor. Exact order flips with the direction of sailing; the temples are the same either way.

Day 1
Embark at Luxor
Board after lunch, then Karnak and Luxor Temple with the evening light on the East Bank.
Lunch · Dinner
Day 2
The West Bank, then sail
Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut in the morning quiet, back for lunch as the ship sails south.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus by caleche or coach in the morning; the double temple at Kom Ombo toward sunset.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 4
Aswan
Philae Temple and the High Dam, with a felucca sail around the islands in the afternoon.
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 5
Disembark at Aswan
Ashore after breakfast; Abu Simbel works as an early-morning extension by road or air.
Breakfast

The fine print

What's included and what isn't

Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.

Included

Accommodation aboard Viking Aton in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout
Wi-Fi on board

Not included

Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
Gratuities for the crew
Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Standard Stateroom - 12 units, 21.6 sqm
Veranda Stateroom - 21 units, 22.2 sqm
Veranda Suite - 6 units, 38.0 sqm
Explorer Suite - 2 units, 62.9 sqm
Dining: The Restaurant - main dining room with panoramic river views
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge - al fresco / buffet-style casual dining
Facilities: Pool & Sun Deck with 360-degree views and shaded seating area
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge (indoor/outdoor)
Main Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Restaurant with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows
Library
Onboard shop
Elevator (Main Deck to Pool Deck only; no Sun Deck access)
Laundry service
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool on the Pool Deck; sun deck with shaded sitting area. No spa or gym listed.
Itineraries: Pharaohs & Pyramids (12 days, Cairo to Cairo roundtrip, 11 guided tours)

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Viking Aton, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

★★★★★
“The ship is new and extremely comfortable, including the cabins and all the public spaces.”
— Kfp46 · via Cruise Critic

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Viking Aton questions, answered

How much does Viking Aton cost?

Advertised rates start from US$6,999 per person; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Viking Aton have?

41 cabins and 8 suites, for up to 82 guests.

What route does Viking Aton sail?

Cairo - Luxor - Qena - Luxor - Esna - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo (roundtrip Cairo).

What's included on Viking Aton?

Viking Inclusive Value: one complimentary shore excursion in every port of call; all onboard meals; beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner; free Wi-Fi; port taxes & fees; visits to UNESCO sites; enrichment lectures; 11 guided tours.