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Viking River Cruises fleet expansion

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Viking River Cruises has expanded its fleet through the delivery of two several new vessels. In early October 2026, the company took delivery of the Viking Sekhmet at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. This ship is designed Egypt, for Nile River itineraries, including the ‘Pharaohs & Pyramids’ itineraries. Following a technical handover in Lelystad, Netherlands, on October 6, 2026, and a new ‘Total Eclipse formal handover in Basel, Switzerland, on the Nile’ route. Shortly after, October 8, 2026, Neptun Werft delivered the Viking Rota, a Rota. This 135-meter Longship-type vessel featuring features a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system. Following handovers system and accommodates up to 190 guests. On October 21, 2026, Viking announced the simultaneous naming of seven new ships during a ceremony in Amsterdam. The group includes the Netherlands Viking Rota, Viking Haki, Viking Halogi, Viking Sjofn, and Switzerland, Viking Ptah for the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, as well as the Viking Fjolvar for the Seine River. The Viking Sekhmet is scheduled to begin Nile River sailing in 2027. The Viking Rota is set to operate commence its inaugural passenger cruise on 18 October 2026, traveling the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. ‘Rhine Getaway’ route from Amsterdam to Basel. These deliveries developments support Viking’s stated goal to expand its river fleet to 114 ships by 2028.

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