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Viking Anubis

1 upcoming departure  ·  1 itinerary

Viking Anubis is a 70-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2022. This page lists 1 upcoming departure across 1 itinerary in Africa & Middle East, day by day and port by port.

Class Nile Ship
Built 2022
Gross Tonnage 3,000
Guests 70
Crew 65
Length 72.0 m
Decks 5
Cabins 41
Max speed 12.0 kn
Flag Egypt
Guests per crew 1.1
Space ratio 43

Viking Anubis at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 28%

A small expedition-size ship at 3,000 gross tons — #361 of 520 ships we track. 43 tons of ship per guest.

About Viking Anubis

Viking Anubis is a planned 82-guest Nile River ship designed for intimate cruising in Egypt. Viking describes a Scandinavian-inspired interior with 41 outside staterooms, a panoramic Aquavit Terrace, restaurant, lounge and bar, library, pool and sun deck. The ship is scheduled for 2027 and is not yet in service as of August 8, 2026.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Viking River Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Massara Shipyard, Cairo, Egypt
Registry / flag
Egypt

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The five-deck ship offers 360-degree views from its Pool and Sun Deck, an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a glass-fronted lounge and a three-story atrium. All 41 staterooms are outside accommodations, with suites offering larger living areas and private verandas.

Dining

The main restaurant provides panoramic river views, while the Aquavit Terrace offers an alternative setting for outdoor dining and lighter meals.

Entertainment

Onboard facilities include a lounge and bar, library, shop, television and infotainment systems, and scenic viewing areas. Viking’s Nile program emphasizes destination-focused cultural experiences rather than large-ship entertainment.

Staterooms & suites

The ship has 41 outside staterooms: 12 Standard Staterooms, 21 Veranda Staterooms, 6 Veranda Suites and 2 Explorer Suites. Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites include separate living areas, while Explorer Suites add a full-size veranda and larger bathroom.

For families

Viking does not maintain dedicated children’s facilities or children’s programming on its river ships.

Pools, spa & wellness

A pool and sun deck provide outdoor leisure space, with shaded seating and panoramic views. Available information does not indicate a spa, fitness center or dedicated wellness complex.

Accessibility

An elevator serves the Main Deck through Pool Deck, but the Sun Deck is reached by stairs. The ship’s compact Nile-river design may limit accessibility compared with larger ocean vessels.

History & sister ships

Other Nile Ship ships

Where Viking Anubis sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Africa & Middle East 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
From / night 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 $636

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in September 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

11 Nights

11 Nights Africa Cruise

From $6,999 · $636/night
Ports of Call
Cairo, Luxor, Qena, Esna +3 more
Next: Sep 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Sep 4, 2027 Sep 15, 2027 11 Nights Africa Cruise 11 Africa & Middle East Book →

Viking Anubis FAQ

What flag does Viking Anubis sail under?

Viking Anubis is registered in Egypt.

How many passengers does Viking Anubis hold?

Viking Anubis carries about 70 guests with roughly 65 crew.

How old is Viking Anubis?

Viking Anubis entered service in 2022.

How big is Viking Anubis?

At 3,000 gross tons and 72 m long, Viking Anubis is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 28% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.