Viking Geb

Viking Geb at a glance

Viking Geb is a purpose-built Nile river ship launching in 2027 under Viking River Cruises. She carries just 82 guests — one of the most intimate fleets on the river — looked after by 48 crew across 41 cabins. That ratio of crew to guests shapes every aspect of life on board: attentive service without the crowds of a larger vessel. She sails the Nile River, departing from Luxor, Egypt, on itineraries of up to 7 nights.

Dining on Viking Geb

Viking Geb offers a full spread of dining venues, from an included main restaurant to speciality experiences that carry a separate charge.

The Restaurant is the main dining room, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Nile as it passes and a menu of regional specialities alongside timeless classics — all included in your cruise fare. For something more casual, the Pool Grill serves freshly prepared dishes poolside with a small salad bar, also included. The World Café features open kitchens with live cooking, international dishes, and premium sushi and seafood, and you can carry your plate out to the Aquavit Terrace® to eat in the open air above the water. The Wintergarden offers complimentary afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and classical music beside the main pool — a particularly pleasant ritual on a river cruise through ancient Egypt.

For speciality dining, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant® recreates a trattoria atmosphere and serves authentic Italian cuisine on an à la carte basis. The Chef's Table offers a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings, requiring a reservation and carrying a separate charge. The Kitchen Table is an interactive culinary experience built around local ingredients and regional cooking techniques — confirm at time of booking whether it is included or charged separately. Mamsen's®, located in the Explorers' Lounge, serves Norwegian specialities from breakfast through dinner at no extra cost, honouring the Viking founder's family heritage.

Bars and social spaces

Several distinct spaces give guests somewhere to settle depending on their mood. The Living Room sits at the heart of the ship with generous seating, a calm social atmosphere and live classical music from the Viking Resident Musicians — beverages are charged separately unless included in your package. Torshavn® takes its cue from Hollywood's jazz-lounge era, with live music and premium spirits on offer at a separate charge. The Explorers' Lounge wraps two-storey panoramic windows around views of the passing landscape, ideal for watching Egypt slide by with a drink in hand. The Atrium and the Clinker Bar (within the Living Room atrium, designed to evoke the lines of a Viking longship) round out the bar offer.

Pools, fitness and the Nordic Spa

Viking Geb carries two pool options: a heated main pool with a retractable roof, which enables swimming in any weather and doubles as an outdoor cinema screen in the evenings, and an Infinity Pool whose floor-to-ceiling windows create the sensation of bathing at the edge of the Nile itself, complete with a hot tub and teak surround. Both are included in your cruise fare.

The Nordic Spa is open to all guests at no entry charge, with a sauna, snow grotto and fitness facilities — individual treatments and classes carry a separate fee. The Fitness Centre provides treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes and open space for yoga and pilates; equipment use is complimentary. On deck, the Sports Deck offers a running track alongside boccie, mini golf and shuffleboard.

Entertainment on Viking Geb

The Theater seats up to 450 guests and screens lectures, films and TED Talks on a large display — it can also be divided into two HD cinema spaces depending on the programme. Admission is included in your fare, so you can move freely between the educational and entertainment offer throughout the voyage at no extra cost.

Cabins on Viking Geb

Viking Geb has 41 cabins across two confirmed grades — full layouts and deck-by-deck plans are on the Viking Geb cabins and deck plans page.

• Veranda Stateroom A — 22.2 m², sleeps 2. Includes a private veranda with river views, giving you your own outdoor space at a more accessible price point than the suites.
• Explorer Suite ES — 48.8 m², sleeps 2. The most spacious accommodation on board, with generous separate sitting and sleeping quarters and a private balcony.

When you book with Cruise1st, our team helps you match the cabin grade and fare inclusions to your travel style — call the Australian cruise experts seven days a week for a no-pressure conversation before you commit.

Where Viking Geb sails

All current sailings operate on the Nile River, departing from Luxor, Egypt on itineraries of up to 7 nights. Because every departure involves flying to Egypt, Cruise1st treats this as the middle of a longer trip — our Cruise1st Packages cover the flights, hotels either side and all transfers as a single booking, so nothing falls through the cracks. Nile River sailings on Viking Geb start from A$12,795pp*.

Why book Viking Geb with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st's Best Price Guarantee means you book with confidence. Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week — before you book, not just after — to talk through the right itinerary, cabin and inclusions for your trip. And because a Nile cruise always involves an international journey, our Cruise1st Packages bundle the cruise, flights, hotels and transfers into one holiday so there is only ever one number to worry about.

Viking Geb operates under Viking River Cruises. If you are exploring the broader Viking Cruises fleet, other ships you may be considering include Viking Orion, Viking Venus, Viking Mississippi, Viking Vali, Viking Magni and Viking Neptune — each a different ship in the same fleet.

Common questions about Viking Geb

When does Viking Geb launch?

Viking Geb is scheduled to launch in 2027, making her one of the newest additions to the Viking River Cruises fleet. Sailings currently on sale with Cruise1st depart from late September 2026 onward.

Do I need to fly to join a Viking Geb cruise?

Yes — all current Viking Geb sailings depart from Luxor, Egypt, so an international flight is required for Australian travellers. Cruise1st can arrange the flights, any hotel nights before or after the cruise, and airport transfers as part of a single Cruise1st Package, meaning the entire trip — not just the cruise — is handled in one booking.

How many people sail on Viking Geb?

Viking Geb carries 82 guests, cared for by 48 crew across 41 cabins. That gives an intimate feel that is well suited to a destination like the Nile, where smaller vessels can navigate closer to the riverbanks and archaeological sites.

Which cabin should I book on Viking Geb?

The Veranda Stateroom A at 22.2 m² is ideal if you want your own private veranda and river views without stepping up to a suite. The Explorer Suite ES at 48.8 m² is the most spacious option on board, with a separate sitting area and balcony — well suited to guests who want room to spread out after long days exploring Egypt. The cabins and deck plans page has full layouts, and Cruise1st's team can help you compare grades before you book.

Is food included on Viking Geb?

The Restaurant, Pool Grill, World Café, Aquavit Terrace, Wintergarden afternoon tea and Mamsen's are all included in your cruise fare. The Nordic Spa and both pools are also complimentary to enter. Speciality venues — including Manfredi's Italian Restaurant, The Chef's Table and The Kitchen Table — carry à la carte charges or reservation fees, and beverages at the bars are charged separately unless you have a drinks package. Guest Services on board can clarify exactly what is covered under your specific fare.