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Sunday 27 October 2024

Viking Cruises on the Viking Amun: A Luxurious Experience on the Nile

Viking Amun Ship

Viking Amun is a modern and advanced ship fully owned and operated by Viking, dedicated to sailing on the Nile River.

This ship was designed according to Viking's signature clean and simple Scandinavian aesthetic standards to provide the highest levels of comfort and luxury.

Guests: 82 guests only, enhancing the sense of privacy and comfort
Crew: 48 members
Length: 236 feet
Construction Year: 2025

The Viking Experience
Viking offers a distinctive sailing experience focusing on culture and adventure, allowing guests to spend more time in ports and explore exciting destinations on unforgettable river journeys.

Viking Amun represents the pinnacle of luxury and modern design with touches inspired by Viking's famous Scandinavian design. Here are more details about the exterior and interior design, plus the materials used:

Exterior Design:
Viking Amun features an elegant exterior design that reflects luxury and simplicity simultaneously. The ship's exterior structure shows clean and modern lines, inspired by Scandinavian design principles that blend practical beauty with elegant simplicity.

The ship was specifically designed for sailing on the Nile River, meaning it has a practical design that allows smooth navigation through various river passages.
• Exterior Color: Features clean white paint with elegant metallic details, giving a modern and sophisticated appearance
• French Balconies: Present in many rooms, enhancing direct river views
• Outdoor Deck: Contains comfortable seating areas and advanced sun protection, plus a small swimming pool offering 360-degree panoramic views

Interior Design:
The ship's interior decor reflects calm and simple beauty, using luxurious materials that create a sense of comfort and luxury.

The interior design reflects natural elements, with calm colors of beige, white, and gray, plus extensive use of natural wood and glass.

Materials Used in Interior Design:
Natural Wood:
• Extensively used in furniture and flooring design, adding warmth and comfort throughout the ship
• The wood used is inspired by Scandinavian designs with a simple and elegant pattern

Luxury Fabrics:
• High-quality fabrics in calm and elegant colors cover sofas and chairs in lounges and restaurants, enhancing comfort and creating a peaceful atmosphere
• Beds are equipped with luxury Egyptian cotton sheets, enhancing the luxurious sleeping experience

Glass:
• Extensive use of floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing abundant natural light and enhancing the sense of openness and direct connection with exterior views
• Extended windows in lounges and restaurants provide panoramic views of the Nile River, making the experience more connected to the surrounding nature

Marble:
• Used in luxury room bathrooms, especially in suites, to create a sense of luxury and elegance
• Bathrooms are also equipped with bathtubs and glass showers, with heated floors and fog-resistant mirrors, enhancing comfort and luxury

Lighting:
• The ship relies on natural daylight through large windows, with calm and carefully distributed interior lighting in the evening to create warm and comfortable atmospheres
• Hidden lights and indirect lighting are used in public rooms and suites to highlight interior design beauty without disturbance

Public Interior Spaces:
• The lounge and bar are designed in an open style with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing natural light and Nile views
• Furniture in this space is made from light wood with comfortable fabrics, enhancing social and welcoming atmospheres

Aquavit Terrace & Lounge:
• Outdoor dining area features an integrated indoor-outdoor design, allowing guests to dine while enjoying spectacular river views
• Furniture in this area is simple and practical, with wooden touches adding a natural feel

Restaurant:
• The restaurant is one of the ship's most prominent interior features, with panoramic windows allowing guests to enjoy views while dining
• Furniture features simple and elegant design, with luxuriously decorated tables, and calm colors contributing to a comfortable dining atmosphere

Library and Shop:
• The library is designed to be a quiet place for guests, with wooden shelves full of books and magazines
• The shop displays local products and souvenirs, with simple wooden and glass elements in its design

Attention to Detail:
• Technology: Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs and an entertainment information system providing access to live TV channels and on-demand movies
• Comfort: All rooms are equipped with individual air conditioning, daily bottled water, and twice-daily cleaning service
• Privacy: Luxury suites have private balconies allowing guests to enjoy views without disturbance

Viking Amun

The Viking Amun ship represents the highest standards of modern and simple design inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics.

Whether you're enjoying the spacious balconies or luxurious interior spaces, every detail on the ship is designed to provide a comfortable and luxurious experience on the Nile River.

Ship Features:
Number of Rooms: 41 comfortable exterior rooms including:
• 12 Standard Staterooms
• 21 Veranda Staterooms
• 6 Veranda Suites
• 2 Explorer Suites

Suite and Room Details:
Explorer Suite (ES):
• Area: 525 square feet (including private veranda)
• Features: Spacious suite with separate living room and full-size veranda, plus large bathroom with bathtub and glass shower
• Luxury amenities: Luxury bed, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, premium amenities including bathrobe, slippers, individual AC, coffee and tea, bottled water, and shoe cleaning/polishing services

Veranda Suite (AA):
• Area: 409 square feet (including private veranda)
• Features: Suite with separate living room with outdoor veranda and French balcony in bedroom
• Amenities: Luxury bed, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, bathroom with glass shower, and premium amenities

Veranda Stateroom (A):
• Area: 239 square feet (including private veranda)
• Features: River-view room with full-size veranda
• Amenities: Luxury bed, Wi-Fi, TV, bathroom with glass shower, and premium amenities

Standard Stateroom (B):
• Area: 232 square feet
• Features: River view with half-height window
• Amenities: Luxury bed, Wi-Fi, TV, bathroom with glass shower, and premium amenities

Ship Facilities:
• Sun deck and swimming pool offering 360-degree views with shaded seating area
• Aquavit Terrace & Lounge: Indoor-outdoor viewing area suitable for outdoor dining
• Restaurant with large windows providing panoramic views of the Nile River
• Onboard library and shop
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
• Laundry services
• Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment system including live TV channels and on-demand movies

Ship Design:
The ship is specifically designed for sailing on the Nile River, and Viking's Egyptian ships offer a global design reflecting the highest standards of comfort and elegance.

The rooms feature spacious design with French balconies, comfortable beds, and public spaces flooded with natural light, making these ships the most advanced and elegant on the Nile.

Additional Features:
• Ship equipped with elevator connecting main deck to pool deck, but does not reach sun deck
• Complimentary in-room breakfast service
• Private transfer services upon arrival and departure
• Complimentary shoe cleaning and laundry services for luxury suite guests