Signature highlights
The ship features a distinctive square bow, an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a panoramic lounge, a library, a pool and a shaded Sun Deck. Its compact five-deck layout is designed specifically for Nile navigation.
Viking Aton
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About Viking Aton
Viking Aton is a purpose-built Nile river ship carrying up to 82 guests in 41 staterooms. Its intimate scale and Scandinavian-inspired design suit Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids program between Luxor and Aswan, with Egypt-focused excursions and extended stays in Cairo.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises Egypt
- Builder / shipyard
- Maasara Shipyard
- Registry / flag
- Egypt
- IMO number
- 9911173
- MMSI
- 622123532
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining venues include the main Restaurant and the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, which provides panoramic river views and open-air dining when conditions permit.
Entertainment
Public areas include a lounge, library and panoramic indoor/outdoor spaces intended for relaxed socializing and destination-focused viewing rather than large-scale production shows.
Staterooms & suites
Viking Aton has 41 staterooms for a maximum of 82 guests. The accommodations follow Viking’s residential-style design approach, with Nile-facing views emphasized in passenger materials.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship offers a pool and Sun Deck seating area for relaxation, with the Nile landscape serving as the primary backdrop for leisure time.
Environmental features
The vessel was purpose-built for the Nile and incorporates modern energy-saving and environmentally considerate construction features reported by the builder; detailed ship-specific environmental ratings were not located.
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