Viking Sekhmet

Viking Sekhmet at a glance

Viking Sekhmet is a purpose-built Nile river ship launching in 2026 under Viking River Cruises. She carries 82 guests attended by a crew of 48 and offers 41 cabins across three grades — an unusually intimate scale for a modern river vessel. Current sailings run up to seven nights on the Nile, departing from Luxor, Egypt.

• Crew: 48
• Cabins: 41
• Home waterway: Nile River, Egypt
• Operated by: Viking River Cruises

With just 82 guests on board, Sekhmet maintains a crew-to-guest ratio that allows staff to know guests by name and preference within the first day. Every sailing currently on sale departs from Luxor — the gateway to Upper Egypt's temples and tombs — making Sekhmet a natural base for exploring that region in depth.

Cabins on Viking Sekhmet

Viking Sekhmet offers three cabin grades, from a river-view stateroom to a full suite with a separate sitting room. Full layouts and deck positions are shown on the Viking Sekhmet cabins and deck plans page.

• Standard Stateroom B (21.6 m²): An outside stateroom sleeping two, with a half-height picture window giving a direct outlook onto the river. A well-proportioned base for couples.
• Veranda Stateroom A (22.2 m²): Sleeps two and adds a full private veranda that opens directly to river views — outdoor space that the standard staterooms do not have.
• Explorer Suite ES (48.8 m²): The flagship accommodation, sleeping up to four guests across a premium suite with a separate sitting room and a full veranda. At 48.8 m², it offers nearly double the footprint of the stateroom grades.

Dining on Viking Sekhmet

Viking Sekhmet carries a range of dining venues, the majority of which are included in the cruise fare — from the main restaurant to a poolside grill and a Nordic-inspired café.

The Restaurant is the main dining room, serving regional specialities and classics through floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping river views. World Café operates open kitchens with live cooking and international dishes, and connects directly to the Aquavit Terrace®, where outdoor dining above the water makes the passing landscape the backdrop to every meal. For lighter daytime eating, the Pool Grill serves freshly prepared casual dishes poolside, while the Wintergarden hosts complimentary afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones and classical music.

Mamsen's®, located in the Explorers' Lounge, brings authentic Norwegian specialities at no extra charge across breakfast, lunch, afternoon and dinner. For those wanting a premium experience, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant® offers an Italian trattoria atmosphere with à la carte and cover charges, The Chef's Table presents a multi-course tasting menu with sommelier-paired wines (reservations required, à la carte pricing), and The Kitchen Table is an interactive culinary experience with regional ingredients and cooking techniques.

Bars and lounges

Viking Sekhmet's social spaces are designed to draw guests together without formality. The Living Room sits at the heart of the ship, with generous seating, Viking Resident Musicians performing live classical music and curated activities throughout the day — entry is included, though beverages carry a separate charge. Torshavn® evokes the golden age of jazz lounges and hosts live music each evening, while the Explorers' Lounge frames the horizon through two-storey panoramic windows, with beverages charged separately. The Atrium and the Clinker Bar (in the Living Room atrium, its Nordic longship-inspired design is a design highlight) both offer relaxed spaces to meet other guests, with drinks charged separately.

Entertainment and activities on Viking Sekhmet

The entertainment programme on Sekhmet is varied and largely included in the fare. The Theater — seating up to 450 and divisible into two HD cinemas — shows lectures, films and TED Talks at no extra cost. The Sports Deck provides a running track, boccie, mini golf and shuffleboard with open river air and views; guided classes such as yoga carry a separate charge. The Nordic Spa is open to all guests as a complimentary wellness space, with a sauna and snow grotto; individual treatments are charged separately. The Fitness Center is equally open and free to use, with treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes and free-weight space. The Hair Salon and specialist wellness treatments are charged separately.

Swimming on Viking Sekhmet

Sekhmet offers two distinct pool experiences, both included in the cruise fare. The Main Pool is heated and fitted with a retractable roof, making it usable in any weather; evenings bring films on a large poolside screen. The Infinity Pool — one of the first of its kind — features floor-to-ceiling windows that blur the boundary between ship and river, with a hot tub and teak surround. The Pool Bar serves cocktails, beer and coffee poolside, with drinks charged separately.

Why book Viking Sekhmet with Cruise1st?

Every sailing on Viking Sekhmet departs from Egypt, so the cruise is the middle of a longer trip. Cruise1st can bundle the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers into one holiday booking — you pay one price, deal with one team and arrive stress-free. That's what a Cruise1st Package is for.

Our Australian cruise experts are available seven days a week to help you match the right cabin grade and fare inclusions to your circumstances. Our Best Price Guarantee means you can book with confidence that you are getting the right deal for your money.

Other Viking ships to consider

If you are weighing up ships within the Viking fleet, Cruise1st also offers sailings on Viking Orion, Viking Venus, Viking Mississippi, Viking Vali, Viking Magni and Viking Neptune — each a different ship in the same fleet. You can also browse the full Viking River Cruises programme or explore the wider Viking Cruises fleet to compare itineraries and styles.

Common questions about Viking Sekhmet

Where does Viking Sekhmet sail?

Viking Sekhmet sails the Nile River in Egypt, with current itineraries departing from Luxor. Luxor sits at the heart of Upper Egypt's ancient monuments, making it a natural starting point for Nile voyages that take in the temples and tombs of the region.

How many passengers does Viking Sekhmet carry?

Viking Sekhmet carries a maximum of 82 guests, served by a crew of 48. That ratio — roughly one crew member to every two guests — is a defining feature of the onboard experience and sets the tone for the attentive, unhurried style of service the ship is designed around.

What is included in the Viking Sekhmet cruise fare?

Most dining venues are included: The Restaurant, World Café, Aquavit Terrace, Pool Grill, Wintergarden, and Mamsen's all sit within the cruise fare or onboard credit. The Living Room, both pools, The Theater, the Fitness Center, The Nordic Spa (general access) and the Sports Deck are also included. Speciality dining venues including Manfredi's Italian Restaurant®, The Chef's Table and The Kitchen Table carry additional charges, as do beverages at most bars and individual spa treatments.

Do I need to arrange flights separately?

Not if you book through Cruise1st. Because all Sekhmet sailings depart from Egypt, you will need to fly. Cruise1st can package the whole trip — flights, hotel stays either side, transfers and the cruise itself — into a single Cruise1st Package, so you have one point of contact for the entire holiday.

What is the cheapest way to sail on Viking Sekhmet from Australia?

The lowest current fare starts from A$11,895pp* for a 2026 Nile River sailing. Our Australian cruise experts — available seven days a week — can talk through which cabin grade and fare inclusions give you the best value for your circumstances, and combine flights and hotels into one booking if needed.