About the Nile class
Generic naming for the new Western-branded Nile hulls — Viking's Egyptian fleet, AmaWaterways' Egyptian fleet, and Avalon Farah. Smaller passenger counts than the budget Egyptian operators, with the Western river-cruise service template adapted for tropical conditions.
The Nile hull is operated by 3 operators in the river-cruise market. Across the class, 8 vessels have been delivered, the first in 2008 and the most recent in 2024. Each ship in the list below has its own profile page with deck plan, cabin categories and current itineraries.
Operators of the Nile class
Founded 1997
Viking River Cruises
Scandinavian-styled Longships exploring Europe's great waterways.
Founded 2002
AmaWaterways
Boutique river ships with twin balconies and onboard bicycles.
Founded 1976
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Floating boutique hotels with hand-curated antiques.
Full fleet — every Nile in service
| Ship | Cruise line | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| River Tosca | Uniworld Boutique River Cruises | 2008 |
| AmaDahlia | AmaWaterways | 2009 |
| AmaMelodia | AmaWaterways | 2018 |
| Viking Aton | Viking River Cruises | 2022 |
| Viking Osiris | Viking River Cruises | 2022 |
| Viking Hathor | Viking River Cruises | 2024 |
| Viking Sobek | Viking River Cruises | 2024 |
| AmaLilia | AmaWaterways | 2024 |