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Viking Ra

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Viking Ra is a 70-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2019. This page collects its itineraries, ports of call and technical specifications.

Class Nile Ship

Built 2019

Gross Tonnage 3,000

Guests 70

Crew 65

Length 74.7 m

Beam 16.0 m

Decks 5

Cabins 24

Max speed 12.0 kn

Flag Egypt

Guests per crew 1.1

Space ratio 43

Viking Ra 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 Ra

Viking Ra is a small, all-suite Nile river ship owned and operated by Viking for Egypt itineraries. The vessel carries 52 guests in 24 suites and combines a panoramic restaurant and lounge with a sun deck, swimming pool, Jacuzzis, and shaded outdoor seating. Viking lists the ship at 245 feet long and describes it as specifically built for Nile cruising, while company filings identify the underlying vessel as dating from 1989 and refurbished for Viking in the late 2010s.

Ship at a Glance

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

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

All-suite accommodation, a 360-degree-view sun deck, swimming pool, two Jacuzzis, shaded seating, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge and restaurant.

Dining

A single panoramic restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows provides onboard dining; the lounge and bar offer an additional social space.

Entertainment

The ship offers a lounge and bar, river-view public areas, onboard Wi-Fi, television and infotainment systems, and programming associated with Viking's Egypt cruises.

Staterooms & suites

There are 24 suites for a maximum of 52 guests. Suites are approximately 291 square feet and include either a veranda plus French balcony or large picture windows, depending on category.

For families

No dedicated children's facilities or family-oriented programming were identified in the reviewed sources.

Pools, spa & wellness

Outdoor leisure facilities include a swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. No full spa or salon facilities were identified.

Accessibility

The ship has one passenger lift connecting the cabin decks, with stairs also serving the decks. Detailed accessibility arrangements should be confirmed with Viking before booking.

History & sister ships

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Viking Ra FAQ

What flag does Viking Ra sail under?

Viking Ra is registered in Egypt.

How many passengers does Viking Ra hold?

Viking Ra carries about 70 guests with roughly 65 crew.

How old is Viking Ra?

Viking Ra entered service in 2019.

How big is Viking Ra?

At 3,000 gross tons and 75 m long, Viking Ra is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 28% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.