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Viking Sobek
Viking Sobek is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Osiris class, in service since 2024. She carries 82 guests with a crew of 48. She sails Nile itineraries.
About Viking Sobek
Viking Sobek is an 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, built, owned and operated by Viking, and it entered service in 2024. Sobek, the namesake, is the crocodile god of ancient Egypt. Through 2027 it sails chiefly on Pharaohs & Pyramids, which pairs hotel nights in Cairo with an eight-day Nile round trip from Luxor to Aswan, plus a Total Eclipse on the Nile departure in 2027. The design borrows from Viking's Longships, with a square bow, an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a pool on the top deck and 41 staterooms that include two Explorer Suites. Built at Massara shipyard in Cairo, it was delivered in October 2024 and named in Luxor that November alongside the Viking Hathor.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Luxor, Egypt.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Sobek?
Viking Sobek is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Osiris class.
How big is Viking Sobek?
Viking Sobek measures 72 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How many passengers does Viking Sobek carry?
Viking Sobek carries 82 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 48 (about 1.7 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Sobek enter service?
Viking Sobek entered service in 2024.
Where does Viking Sobek sail?
Viking Sobek sails Nile itineraries. Her home port is Luxor, Egypt.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Sobek?
Viking Sobek sails from Luxor, Egypt. Fly into Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Sobek?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Sobek; this page links to Deck plans.
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