Signature highlights
A small 62-guest ship with a 75-person crew, sun-deck pool, shaded outdoor seating, and panoramic public spaces.
MS Antares
MS Antares is a 62-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2007. This page lists 1 upcoming departure across 1 itinerary in Africa & Middle East, day by day and port by port.
About MS Antares
MS Antares is a compact Viking Nile River ship built in 2007 and refurbished in 2018. The 236-foot vessel accommodates 62 guests with a 75-person crew, creating an unusually high level of onboard staffing for a river ship. Its traditional design includes French-balcony staterooms, a sun deck with a swimming pool and shaded seating, an open-seating restaurant, a lounge with panoramic windows, a library, a fitness center, and a massage room. The ship is designed for intimate cruising on Egypt’s Nile.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship has an open-seating restaurant, allowing guests to dine without assigned seating.
Entertainment
Public areas include a lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, a bar, and a library.
Staterooms & suites
Staterooms range from approximately 290 to 829 square feet and feature French balconies, private bathrooms, bathtubs, and jet showers.
Pools, spa & wellness
Onboard wellness facilities include a fitness center and massage room; the sun deck also has a swimming pool.
Where MS Antares sails, month by month
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| Africa & Middle East | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $545 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | 11 Nights Africa Cruise | 11 | Africa & Middle East | Book → |
MS Antares FAQ
How many passengers does MS Antares hold?
MS Antares carries about 62 guests with roughly 75 crew.
How old is MS Antares?
MS Antares entered service in 2007 and was last refurbished in 2018.