Starboard - Issue 5

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MAIDEN VOYAGE ON WATER

Viking Aton

Viking Cruises has expanded its Egypt fleet with

the eye rest, managing the change between the

a new river vessel built specifically to navigate

bright sunlight and cool interior spaces, all

VIKING CRUISES

the Nile. Inspired by the design of Viking’s

while not losing sight of the incredible views.”

longships, Viking Aton will make its maiden

The 12-day itinerary begins with a three-night

voyage in September 2022 on the group’s

stay in Cairo, before guests fly to Luxor to board

popular Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

Viking Aton for an eight-day roundtrip offering

Accommodating 82 guests across 41 cabins,

ON DECK Route: The Nile Maiden Voyage: September 2022 Owner / Operator: Viking River Cruises Interior Design: Rottet Studio Shipyard: Maasara Shipyard www.vikingcruises.co.uk

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access to sites like the tomb of Tutankhamun.

the vessel is designed by Rottet Studio and

“Egypt remains a top destination for many

blends Viking’s elegant Scandinavian aesthetic

of our guests, who are inspired to discover its

with Egyptian influences. Alongside river-facing

rich history and beauty,” says Torstein Hagen,

staterooms and a series of suites complete with

Chairman of Viking. “We will always maintain

full-size rooms and verandas, there will be a

our commitment to creating meaningful

pool and sun deck with 360-degree views, a

experiences that are focused on the destination.

lounge featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors

The addition of Viking Aton is a reflection of our

and a terrace for al fresco dining.

continued investment in Egypt; we look forward

Speaking on Viking TV, Richard Riviere of Rottet Studio commented: “The ship was

to introducing the country’s cultural treasures to even more Viking guests in the future.”

designed from scratch to provide an environment

The vessel will join Viking’s existing river

that is not only perfect for exploring Eygpt’s

fleet in Egypt, which includes Viking Osiris, an

greatest river, but also to be a great hotel

identical sister ship set to launch in 2021, and

experience. We wanted to consider how to let

Viking Ra, which debuted on the Nile in 2018.


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Jet Blue Mint Suites

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Aska

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Crystal Cabin Awards

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ZEROe by Airbus

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InterContinental Khao Yai National Park

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EHang Vertiports

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Trend: The Year of Rail

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Sea Change

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Virgin Hyperloop

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Turning The Tide

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MSC Seashore

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Appetite for Change

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Disney Wish

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Heritage Line Anouvong

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M/Y Njord

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Norwegian Prima

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Oceania Vista

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Eco-Floating Hotel

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Viking Aton

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