Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Nile; 236-foot length; 360-degree pool and sun deck views; indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace; panoramic public rooms; 41 outside staterooms.
Viking Sobek
About Viking Sobek
Viking Sobek is a purpose-built Nile river ship with 41 outside staterooms for up to 82 guests. Its compact design emphasizes panoramic river views, Scandinavian-inspired interiors, a pool and sun deck, indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, lounge and bar, restaurant, library, and onboard shop. The ship is designed for Viking’s Pharaohs & Pyramids program and is an identical sister ship to Viking Aton, Viking Osiris, and Viking Hathor.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Massara Shipyard, Cairo, Egypt
Onboard Experience
Dining
Main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge for indoor-outdoor dining.
Entertainment
Lounge and bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, library, onboard shop, complimentary Wi-Fi, and in-room infotainment with television and on-demand movies.
Staterooms & suites
41 outside staterooms: 12 Standard Staterooms, 21 Veranda Staterooms, 6 Veranda Suites, and 2 Explorer Suites. Explorer Suites have separate sleeping and sitting rooms, a full veranda, and a larger bathroom; Veranda Suites combine a full veranda with a French balcony.
For families
Viking does not market dedicated children’s facilities on this Nile ship; the experience is oriented toward adult cultural and sightseeing travel.
Pools, spa & wellness
Pool and sun deck with shaded seating and river views. No dedicated spa or fitness center is confirmed on the current official ship page.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Main Deck to the Pool Deck; the official page notes that the Sun Deck is not served by elevator.
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Itineraries & Sailings
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 | 11 Nights Africa Cruise | 11 | Africa & Middle East | Book → |