MS Antares
The Viking-operated MS Antares is a classic ship, your floating oasis as you immerse yourself in ancient Egypt. Specifically built to navigate the Nile, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambiance. Her spa facilities, Sun Deck, pool and revitalizing amenities provide a serene haven from which to explore this culturally rich destination offering the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.
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413
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Length
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2019
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Built Year
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62
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Pax Capacity
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3
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Suites
Sailings
| Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2021 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,899 |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Sep 20, 2021 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Oct 04, 2021 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,499 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Feb 07, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,899 |
| May 16, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,099 |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,899 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,499 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Jan 02, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,699 |
| Jan 09, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,599 |
| Feb 06, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,599 |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,599 |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,599 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,599 |
| Mar 06, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,399 |
| Apr 03, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,999 |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,999 |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,999 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,799 |
| May 01, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| May 08, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| May 15, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| May 22, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Sep 04, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,599 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,799 |
| Oct 02, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,999 |
| Oct 09, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,999 |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $5,999 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,199 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,199 |
| Nov 06, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,199 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,199 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,199 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,199 |
| Dec 04, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Viking | MS Antares | Cairo | Cairo | 12 | $6,299 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2019
- Length: 413
- Passenger Capacity: 62
- Staterooms: 31
- Suites: 3
Dining
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in your ship’s restaurant; you may opt for breakfast or lunch in the Lounge, or take a plate to the Sun Deck. Room service is not available. While serving times can vary depending upon excursions and cruise schedules, they are generally:
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
- Dinner: 7:00 PM
Hot coffee and tea from the coffee station, as well as bottled water in your stateroom, are complimentary throughout your voyage. Soft drinks, wine and beer are complimentary during lunch and dinner service; a charge applies outside these hours. Should you require a special diet such as vegetarian, low-salt or similar and have not already notified us, please contact us immediately. Once aboard the ship please inform your Maître d' of any dietary requirements and our chefs will make every effort to accommodate you.
Age Restrictions
Due to the nature of the cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard river cruise vessels. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. Viking river cruises reserves the right to limit the number of minors under the age of 18 years on board.
Tipping
It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your full fare.
Cabins
Square Footage: 290
Category French Balcony (D)
A river-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony. Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi with 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player. 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub. Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request. Bottled water replenished daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Located on the Main, Middle and Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 430
Category Deluxe French Balcony (C)
A river-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony. Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi with 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player. 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub. Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request. Bottled water replenished daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Located on the Main Deck.
Square Footage: 430
Category Deluxe French Balcony (B)
A river-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony. Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi with 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player. 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub. Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request. Bottled water replenished daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 430
Category Deluxe French Balcony (A)
A river-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony. Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi with 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player. 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub. Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request. Bottled water replenished daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Located on the Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 592
Category Veranda Suite (AA)
A river-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balconyoff the spacious, separate sitting room & full-size veranda in the sleeping quarters. Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi with 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player. 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub. Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request. Bottled water replenished daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 829
Category Explorer Suite (ES)
A river-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony offering views from both, port and starboard sides. Hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi with 55" flat-screen LCD TV featuring CNN, CBC, MBC2, BEIN Sport & individual DVD and CD player. 220 volt outlets, Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control. Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted bathtub. Premium toiletries; plush robes & slippers available upon request. Bottled water replenished daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Located on the Upper Deck.
Life on Board
Restaurant
Continue your exploration of Egypt through regional cuisine prepared by your Viking Chef. The restaurant atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware at every meal. Located on the Lower Deck.
Library
Enjoy some quiet time with a large selection of books and magazines. Located on the Middle Deck.
Lounge & Bar
The lounge and bar area is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy watching the passing scenery. Located on the Main Deck.
Gym
The gym features a wide selection of exercise equipment. Located on the Upper Deck.
Pool
Swimming pool with a shaded sitting areas. Located on the Sun Deck.We had a wonderful time. A couple of the tours were a little more strenuous than we expected, but the heat had a lot to do with it. It was 110-114 degrees.
Very fun. Learned a lot. Met good people. Had wonderful local guides. Excellent safety.