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  "id": 10773234,
  "title": "Viking takes delivery of new Nile river ship Sekhmet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/viking-takes-delivery-of-new-nile-river-ship-sekhmet",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T20:20:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/viking-takes-delivery-of-new-nile-river-ship-sekhmet-93CH-4923478"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cairo - Viking, the global cruise line, has officially welcomed the Viking Sekhmet, a new river ship for Egypt operations, into its fleet. The delivery ceremony was held at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, as reported by a press release. The Viking Sekhmet is designed to sail the Nile River and accommodates 82 guests in 41 outside staterooms. It showcases a distinctive square bow and an indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace. The ship is set to embark on two new itineraries in 2027 - the 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids and a fresh 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile. Both itineraries include a three-night stay in Cairo, a flight to Luxor, an eight-day roundtrip cruise along the Nile, and a final night back in Cairo. Leah Talactac, Viking's President and CEO, noted that the Nile has long been a source of inspiration for adventurous travelers due to its rich history and culture. Viking plans to acquire 19 more river ships by 2028, 11 additional ocean vessels by 2032, and two more expedition ships by 2031. The company anticipates operating 114 river ships in 2028 and 28 ocean and expedition ships in 2032. Viking currently manages a fleet of over 100 ships sailing on 21 rivers, five oceans, and all seven continents.",
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