Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Nile, with a 360-degree-view pool and sun deck, indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, panoramic public areas, and a three-story atrium.
Viking Ptah
About Viking Ptah
Viking Ptah is a new, intimate Nile River cruiser designed specifically for Viking’s Egypt program. The 82-guest ship combines Scandinavian-inspired interiors with panoramic public spaces, an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a pool and sun deck, and 41 outside staterooms. Guests can expect a destination-focused experience centered on Egypt’s historic sites, supported by comfortable river-view accommodations and Viking’s onboard enrichment programming.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Massara Shipyard, Cairo, Egypt
Onboard Experience
Dining
A main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows provides onboard dining, complemented by the indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace and lounge areas.
Entertainment
Public spaces include a lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, and in-room television and infotainment systems.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 41 outside staterooms: 12 Standard Staterooms, 21 Veranda Staterooms, 6 Veranda Suites, and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites and Veranda Suites provide separate living areas, while Explorer Suites add larger private verandas and expanded services.
Pools, spa & wellness
A pool and sun deck provide outdoor leisure space; the operator does not list a dedicated spa or fitness center.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Main Deck through the Pool Deck, while the Sun Deck is reached by stairs. Viking advises that the ship has no elevator access to the Sun Deck.
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Itineraries & Sailings
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | 11 Nights Africa Cruise | 11 | Africa & Middle East | Book → |