Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, Viking Osiris, has been “floated out”, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
Set to debut in August 2022, the 82-guest vessel will sail the best-selling 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
The arrival of Viking Osiris later this year coincides with several key events in Egypt in 2022, including the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter and his benefactor, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon.
Building on Viking’s longstanding relationship with the Carnarvon family, guests will experience privileged access to events celebrating the tomb’s discovery.
“Our guests are curious explorers, and just as the iconic explorers before them, they choose Egypt as a destination because of its unparalleled access to history and antiquities,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
The traditional float out ceremony took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo and the vessel has now moved to a nearby outfitting dock for final construction and interior build-out.