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MS Antares
Camel rides. The Great Pyramids. King Tutankhamen. Queen Nefertari’s tomb. Ancient hieroglyphics and temples. These are just a handful of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you can experience onboard a MS Antares cruise. Part of the Viking River Cruises' Egyptian fleet, MS Antares is an intimate and luxurious way to navigate the Nile River. Inclusive of many wonderful amenities, she offers you Egypt river cruises you can’t miss.
Itinerary
When taking a MS Antares cruise, you can explore the very best of Egypt, ancient and modern. Travel back in time to great kings and rulers and learn all you can about ancient wonders, famed landmarks, and so much more than you can imagine. You get to spend 12 days in some of the most popular Egyptian ports with a chance to participate in 11 guided tours.
Enjoy one complimentary shore excursion in every port of call;
All tours are led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide who can offer you great insight;
Optional paid excursions can take you one step deeper towards feeling like a local. Back onboard, you can enjoy evening enrichment programs reinforcing your afternoon adventures.
Delicious Dining
Dining onboard MS Antares brings you some of the most superior cuisine on the Nile. Breakfast and lunch options are tremendous and will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. Dinner is the real highlight of MS Antares cruises, bringing you local flavors and tastes through authentic multicourse dinners. An alternative menu with more traditional items is also available each night. Complimentary house wines, sodas, and beers are served with all lunches and dinners.
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Ship Highlights
Inclusive Value
MS Antares does not disappoint when it comes to value. Travel the legendary Nile River with everything you need for a comfortable and convenient Egypt cruise. You can spend more time enjoying your cruise and less worrying about your budget. Here’s what’s included:
One complimentary shore excursion per port of call;
Free Wi-Fi;
UNESCO Site visits;
Enrichment lectures;
Destination performances;
Beer, wine, and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner;
24-hour specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water;
Port taxes and fees;
Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase.
Spacious Accommodations
MS Antares features some of the largest and most sumptuous staterooms on the Nile. All accommodations feature a French balcony, offering a stunning view of Egypt from anywhere in your room. Explorer Suite features private arrival/departure transfer to destination, a spacious sitting area, a luxury wool blanket, complimentary laundry and shoe shine services, a personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections, a mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily), and other great amenities.
Ship Amenities
MS Antares features a unique river ship design to deliver maximum comfort. The sun deck features a small swimming pool, a feature not found on many river ships. There is also a small gym and spa, another rare river ship amenity. You will also discover a beautiful lounge, a panoramic restaurant, a curated library, and so much more.
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Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, is subject to change, and may not reflect the most recent pricing (as pricing gets updated throughout the day). Prices include Required Cruise Fees & Expenses, as well as Government Taxes & Fees. Prices may not reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to the Category selection step of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest offers.
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Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.
All stateroom types
All MS Antares staterooms and suites include:
French balcony with fantastic river views.
Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Bottled water replenished daily.
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.
Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration.
Luxury linens and pillows.
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system.
Refrigerator.
Security safe.
Hair dryer.
Premium Freyja® toiletries.
Private bathroom with jet shower and jetted tub.
Individual climate control.
Plush robes and slippers.
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping.
Suites
If you’re a traveler who wants the best of the best, then booking a Suite is the way to go. From the most living and storage space to extra perks, larger bathrooms, and faster, more personalized service, Suites have everything you need for an unforgettable experience. These suites are some of the largest found on the European waterways! They are an especially great value during longer cruises when you can enjoy the space and amenities for longer.
Veranda Suites are the second most premium accommodation aboard MS Antares, featuring:
Private French balcony with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
Spacious, separate sitting room;
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand, and in-house programming;
Complimentary Wi-Fi;
Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted tub, and a hair dryer;
Bottled water replenished daily;
Plush robes and slippers, and more.
Balconies
Balcony staterooms are more expensive than Oceanviews, but provide a much more elevated experience. In some cases (depending on the ship and category) you’ll get extra living and storage space, plus amenities that may not fit in smaller accommodations. Balcony staterooms are perfect for travelers who wish to spend a decent amount of time relaxing in privacy. Balconies bring you closer to the passing scenery and wildlife, providing an up close and personal view.
They also tend to be closer to public areas, which means you won’t need to go far to change or drop something to your room.
Take a dip in <em>MS Anateres</em> small swimming pool, surrounded by comfortable loungers for drying off and catching some sun.
Deck Plan Key
Connecting staterooms.
Lower (Deck 1), MS AntaresMain (Deck 2), MS AntaresMiddle (Deck 3), MS AntaresUpper (Deck 4), MS AntaresSun (Deck 5), MS Antares
FAQs
MS Antares FAQs
Quick answers about MS Antares, from the details on this page.
When was MS Antares built, and when was it last refurbished?
MS Antares entered service in 2007, built by Maasara Shipyard (Cairo, Egypt). It joined the Viking River Cruises fleet in 2020. It was last refurbished in 2018.
How many passengers does MS Antares carry?
MS Antares carries 62 guests at double occupancy. A crew of 75 looks after them, about one crew member for every 0.8 guests.
How big is MS Antares?
MS Antares measures 236 feet long. Its deck plans show 5 passenger decks.
What kinds of staterooms are on MS Antares?
MS Antares has 31 staterooms in 6 booking categories, grouped into two types: Suites and Balconies. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.
Which staterooms on MS Antares have a balcony?
28 staterooms on MS Antares have a private balcony. Every stateroom in the Suites and Balconies types has one.
How many decks does MS Antares have?
MS Antares has 5 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 5. Staterooms are on decks 2 to 4.
What dining times does MS Antares offer?
MS Antares offers Open dining in its main dining room.
What kind of electrical outlets are in the staterooms on MS Antares?
The cruise line lists the stateroom power as 220 AC. Travelers from the United States should bring a plug adapter, and a converter for anything that is not dual voltage.
Photos provided are not guaranteed to
accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject
to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed.
Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.
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