Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $6,999
Ship comparison
Viking Hathor vs Viking Sobek
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sobek
- Cruises
- 0
- From
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Hathor is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2024. Viking Sobek is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 82 passengers, in service since 2025. Viking Sobek has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Hathor | Viking Sobek | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Passengers | 82 | 82 |
| Crew | 43 | 43 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Decks | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 236 ft | — |
| Beam | 92 ft | — |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | — |
| Upcoming sailings | 105 | — |
| Cruise lengths | 11 nights | — |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $6,999 | — |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Viking Sobek has no Bliss scores yet.
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Viking River Cruises
Viking Hathor
The 82-passenger Viking Hathor launched in November 2024 as one of the most upscale ships in Egypt. Sister ship to Viking Osiris and Viking Aton, the river ship from Viking River Cruises takes travelers on trips to Cairo — where you can take in the ancient pyramids and Great Sphinx — and then on to historic ruins along the Nile River.
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $6,999.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Sobek
The 82-passenger Viking Sobek is due to launch in October 2025 as one of the most upscale ships in Egypt.
Questions
Viking Hathor or Viking Sobek?
Which is bigger, Viking Hathor or Viking Sobek?
They are the same size, 3,600 gross tons each. Viking Hathor carries 82 passengers and Viking Sobek carries 82.
Which ship is newer, Viking Hathor or Viking Sobek?
Viking Sobek is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2024 for Viking Hathor.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 43.9 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 1.9 passengers.
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