Viking Aton
Intimate ship
The 82-passenger Viking Aton ship launched in August 2023 with itineraries to Egypt's pyramids, Sphinx and ancient ruins at Luxor.
- 82guests
- 3,600gross tons
- 0cruises now
At a glance
Viking Aton is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2023. It carries 82 guests and 48 crew (1.7 guests per crew member) at 3,600 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 67th largest of 73 Viking River Cruises ships by guest capacity.
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Specs
- Guests
- 82
- Crew
- 48
- Gross tons
- 3,600
- Decks
- 5
- Length
- 236 ft
- Beam
- 92 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2023
- Space ratio
- 1.7
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 1.7
- Speed (mph)
- 23
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Our review
Viking Aton: Explore Egypt’s magnificient antiquities
Among the newest ships on the Nile River is Viking Aton, which launched in August 2023. The 82-passenger vessel from Viking River Cruises features distinctly modern spaces, a sun deck with a pool, and included tours close-up views of ancient ruins and antiquities.
Specifically built to navigate the Nile River, Viking's Egypt ships have been fully reengineered to the most modern standards of comfort and elegance. With French balconies, hotel-style beds in every spacious stateroom and public areas bathed in light, Aton and its sister ships are among the most sophisticated river ships sailing the region.
Who will like sailing on Viking Aton
Travelers who want to explore the ancient history of Egypt in comfort, and without crowds or hassles, will enjoy the up-close, exclusive sightseeing afforded by a trip to Cairo and the ruins of Luxor and Edfu.
Where Viking Aton sails
Viking Aton sails the "Pharaohs & Pyramids" itinerary, an 11-night round-trip cruise and land/air tour from Cairo to Luxor, Edfu and other stops along the Nile — including visits to historic sites and well-preserved temples.
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Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Viking Aton, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.
On board highlights
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Karnak Temple
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Nile River
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Temple of Horus
Photos
Inside and out
Destinations 2

The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza, Egypt. 
Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt.
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Edfu, Egypt, located on the west bank of the Nile. The town is known for the Temple of Horus, built from sandstone blocks between 237 BC and 57 BC, into the reign of Cleopatra VII, Wikipedia tells us.
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