Viking Hathor
Intimate ship Bliss scored
Viking Hathor, one of the most upscale ships in Egypt, was built to navigate the Nile in style and comfort.
- 82guests
- 3,600gross tons
- 2cruises now
- $6,999fares from
At a glance
Viking Hathor is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2024. It carries 82 guests and 43 crew (1.9 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. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural (10/10) and lowest for family friendly, party and spa & fitness (5/10). It has 2 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $6,999. 1 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 82
- Crew
- 43
- Gross tons
- 3,600
- Decks
- 5
- Length
- 236 ft
- Beam
- 92 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2024
- Space ratio
- 1.9
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 1.9
- Speed (mph)
- 23
Bliss scores
What Viking Hathor is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 8.0
- Adventure and nature 6.0
- Cultural 10.0
- Dining 6.0
- Entertainment 6.0
- Family friendly 5.0
- Party 5.0
- Romantic 8.0
- Spa and fitness 5.0
- Staterooms 6.0
Our review
Viking Hathor: Sail the Nile River in comfort
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.
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, Hathor and its sister ships make up the most sophisticated river ships sailing the region.
Who will like sailing on Viking Hathor
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 Hathor sails
Viking Hathor sails the "Pharaohs & Pyramids" itinerary. It begins with a three-night stay in Cairo followed by a seven-night round-trip Luxor cruise. It includes a visit to the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings and Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens and excursions including the temples at Abu Simbel and the High Dam in Aswan, and a visit to a Nubian village and elementary school.
Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Viking Hathor, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or by calling 1-877-322-3773.
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Inside and out
Destinations 3

A panorama of a frieze depicting pharaohs and other ancient figures in the precinct of Amun in Karnak Temple at Luxor, Egypt. See it as part of a cultural experience aboard Uniworld's River Tosca or Princess Cruises' Pacific Princess. 
Ram statues at Karnak Temple complex at Luxor, Egypt. 
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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Viking Hathor, one of the most upscale ships in Egypt, was built to navigate the Nile in style and comfort.
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