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
Viking Aton 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.
Viking Aton 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 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
- Call sign
- SU2136
- IMO number
- 9911173
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.
For families
Viking’s Egypt river program is designed primarily for adults and does not offer dedicated children’s facilities or youth programming aboard Viking Aton.
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.
Accessibility
The ship has an elevator from the Main Deck to the Pool Deck, but the Sun Deck is not elevator-accessible. Travelers with mobility requirements should confirm route-specific limitations with Viking before booking.
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.
History & sister ships
Other Nile Ship ships
Viking Ra Viking River Cruises · 2019
Viking Amun Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Anubis Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Geb Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Hathor Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Osiris Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Ptah Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Sekhmet Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Sobek Viking River Cruises · 2022
Viking Thoth Viking River Cruises · 2022
Where Viking Aton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | 11 Nights Africa Cruise | 11 | Africa & Middle East | Book → |
Viking Aton FAQ
What flag does Viking Aton sail under?
Viking Aton is registered in Egypt.
How many passengers does Viking Aton hold?
Viking Aton carries about 70 guests with roughly 65 crew.
How old is Viking Aton?
Viking Aton entered service in 2022.
How big is Viking Aton?
At 3,000 gross tons and 72 m long, Viking Aton is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 28% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.