Viking Sekhmet
Will sail from Luxor, Egypt · Fly into LXR
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Viking Sekhmet is a new ship for Viking River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for 2027. Every new ship on the way
About Viking Sekhmet
Viking Sekhmet is a new Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Osiris class, due to make her maiden voyage on 2027. She will carry 82 guests with a crew of 48. She is set to sail Nile itineraries.
Viking Sekhmet is an upcoming 82-guest Nile ship of the Osiris class, which Viking builds, owns and operates in Egypt. Sekhmet, its namesake, is an ancient Egyptian goddess of war. Viking took delivery of the ship at Massara shipyard in Cairo on September 29, 2026, and named it on October 15, 2026. Viking had first planned a November 2026 debut, but its naming release says the ship will begin sailing in 2027.
It will sail Viking's 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary, which pairs three hotel nights in Cairo with an eight-day Nile round trip from Luxor, and the new 12-day Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary in 2027. The design borrows from Viking's Longships, with a square bow, an indoor-outdoor Aquavit Terrace, a pool on the top deck and 41 outside staterooms.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 82
- Crew 48 · 1:1.7
- Debuts
- 2027
- Length
- 72 m
- Will be shorter than 95% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 5
Sister ships: Osiris class
Viking Sekhmet is one of 10 Osiris class ships. Viking Ptah (2026), Viking Amun (2025), Viking Thoth (2025), Viking Hathor (2024), Viking Sobek (2024), Viking Aton (2023) and Viking Osiris (2022) are in service, and 2 more are on the way.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Sekhmet this ship | Debuts 2027 | — | |||
| Viking Ptah | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Amun | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Thoth | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Hathor | 2024 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Sobek | 2024 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Aton | 2023 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Osiris | 2022 | 4.0/5 | |||
| and 2 on the way | |||||
Deck plans & cabin locations
Publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design layout · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
This is a published plan for an upcoming ship; confirm the delivered layout. Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
Compare the decks
Publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design layout · bow to the right
On this deck: Middle Deck · accommodation, atrium, Guest Services and shop
On this deck: Main Deck · accommodation
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Middle Deck (Deck 2) sections with cabins above and below
Start with a vertically overlapping cabin stack
Compare the exact cabin with accommodation immediately above and below, away from stairs, lifts and public entrances. The overlapping section can be limited on these smaller ships.
Why we flag this
The publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design plan shows accommodation on Main, Middle and Upper decks, with public venues occupying other portions of those levels. This is a layout-based preference, not measured noise data. Check the source plan.
Upper Deck (Deck 3) below occupied areas of Deck 4
Check the highest cabins below outdoor and lounge areas
Compare the suite with the Pool Deck lounge, bar, seating and pool footprint overhead. Check the exact overlap and likely hours of activity before booking.
Why we flag this
The Egypt Osiris design diagram identifies these public areas above the highest accommodation deck. Pool and lounge footprints vary, so this does not apply equally to every room. Check the source plan.
Main/Middle Deck service and public-area entrances
Check public and service-area adjacency
Check cabin distance from the restaurant/kitchen, reception, lounge or bar, and compare the neighbouring deck’s footprint. Convenience can come with more passing traffic.
Why we flag this
The publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design plan shows accommodation on Main, Middle and Upper decks, with public venues occupying other portions of those levels. Public and service venues are labelled separately from cabins; no specific noise complaint is asserted. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Publisher PDF linked by this ship’s official page, individually verified on 21 October 2026. Design: Egypt Osiris design. Viking publishes this same representative design for 10 catalogue ships; it is not substituted from an unrelated regional fleet. Named decks are numbered from the lowest illustrated deck upward in this viewer; see the deck labels and original PDF.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she will sail
Home port: Luxor, Egypt.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Sekhmet?
Viking Sekhmet is being built for Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Osiris class.
What are Viking Sekhmet's sister ships?
Viking Sekhmet is one of 10 Osiris class ships. Viking Ptah (2026), Viking Amun (2025), Viking Thoth (2025), Viking Hathor (2024), Viking Sobek (2024), Viking Aton (2023) and Viking Osiris (2022) are in service, and 2 more are on the way.
When does Viking Sekhmet enter service?
Viking Sekhmet is a new ship for Viking River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for 2027.
How big is Viking Sekhmet?
Viking Sekhmet measures 72 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How many passengers does Viking Sekhmet carry?
Viking Sekhmet will carry 82 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 48 (about 1.7 guests per crew member).
Where does Viking Sekhmet sail?
Viking Sekhmet is set to sail Nile itineraries. Her home port will be Luxor, Egypt.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Sekhmet?
Viking Sekhmet sails from Luxor, Egypt. Fly into Luxor International Airport (LXR).
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Sekhmet?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Sekhmet; this page links to Deck plans.
Which cabins are good choices on Viking Sekhmet?
For the “Publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design layout” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Middle Deck (Deck 2) sections with cabins above and below: Compare the exact cabin with accommodation immediately above and below, away from stairs, lifts and public entrances. The overlapping section can be limited on these smaller ships. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Viking Sekhmet?
For the “Publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design layout” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper Deck (Deck 3) below occupied areas of Deck 4: Compare the suite with the Pool Deck lounge, bar, seating and pool footprint overhead. Check the exact overlap and likely hours of activity before booking. Main/Middle Deck service and public-area entrances: Check cabin distance from the restaurant/kitchen, reception, lounge or bar, and compare the neighbouring deck’s footprint. Convenience can come with more passing traffic. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Viking Sekhmet deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Publisher-linked Egypt Osiris design layout”, reviewed 2026-10-21. This is a published plan for an upcoming ship; confirm the delivered layout. Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
Related news about Viking Sekhmet
- Viking named 7 new river ships, and every godparent comes from the travel trade, including its No. 1 seller
At a linked ceremony in Amsterdam, France, Germany and Egypt on Oct. 15, Viking named seven river ships for the Rhine, Main, Danube, Nile and Seine, with travel advisors as godparents.
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