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October 15, 2025
Viking adds 2 new river ships to its global fleet that will begin sailing in October 2025.
The 190-guest Viking Honir will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe, while the new 82-guest Viking Thoth will explore the Nile River in Egypt.
“We are proud to welcome the Viking Honir and the Viking Thoth to our growing river fleet,” says Torstein Hagen, chairman and chief executive officer of Viking.
“With the arrival of these elegant new ships, we are pleased to offer even more curious travelers the opportunity to explore some of the world’s most iconic waterways in Viking comfort,” Hagen continued.
Viking’s fleet will grow even larger in the coming years. The company expects to take delivery of 23 additional river ships by 2028 and 10 additional ocean ships by 2031.
As Viking adds these 2 river ships, they will have 112 river ships in 2028 and 23 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.
This article originally appeared in TravelPulse, with additional content from VikingRiverCruises.com.
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Honir – The Wise God & Human Creator
Known for his wisdom and eloquence in Norse mythology, Honir played a crucial role in the creation of humans. He bestowed the gift of óðr to them, which encompasses poetic inspiration and intellectual insight.
- Only 190 guests
- Crew: 53
- Length: 443 feet
- Year built: 2025
Thoth – God of Writing and Learning
Named after the ancient Egyptian god of writing and learning, the Viking Thoth is a state-of-the-art vessel—owned and operated by Viking—specifically built to cruise the Nile. Designed in the clean, elegant Scandinavian aesthetic for which Viking is known, she offers the ultimate in comfort.
- Only 82 guests
- Crew: 48
- Length: 236 feet
- Year built: 2025