MS Antares ship guide

MS Antares Suites, Staterooms, Photos & Deck Plans

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MS Antares cruise ship — Cruise ship on Nile River near desert

Official ship information checked August 21, 2026

The story behind the ship

Named after Antares who represented the ancient Egyptian scorpion goddess Serket, the MS Antares is a classic Nile River ship that invokes nostalgia for a bygone age. Owned and operated by Viking, she is a spacious, state-of-the-art vessel with a refined, understated ambience.

Guests
62
Staterooms
31
Guest decks
5
Length
236 ft
Crew
75
Year built
2018

All accommodation categories

All 4 MS Antares accommodation descriptions and pictures

Published dimensions, configuration details, and amenities can vary by category and sailing. Deluxe Cruises can confirm the category and location offered on your selected departure.

Luxury hotel suite with elegant decor

Egypt River Cruise Ships accommodation

Explorer Suite (ES)

River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) with views from port and starboard sides

Size
Stateroom size: 829 sq ft
View & layout
River-view suite with spacious, separate sitting room & French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) with views from port and starboard sides
Bed
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Published detail
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Published detail
220 volt outlets
Bathroom
Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
Published detail
Premium Freyja® toiletries
More published amenities
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Welcome bottle of sparkling wine; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
  • Luxury wool blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
  • Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US & CA only)
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
Luxury suite with waterfront balcony view

Egypt River Cruise Ships accommodation

Veranda Suite (AA)

River-view suite with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) off spacious, separate sitting room & full-size veranda in sleeping quarters

Size
Stateroom size: 592 sq ft (includes private veranda)
View & layout
River-view suite with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) off spacious, separate sitting room & full-size veranda in sleeping quarters
Bed
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Published detail
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Published detail
220 volt outlets
Bathroom
Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
Published detail
Premium Freyja® toiletries
More published amenities
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Luxury riverside suite with scenic views

Egypt River Cruise Ships accommodation

Deluxe French Balcony (A,B,C)

River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)

Size
Stateroom size: 430 sq ft
View & layout
River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
Bed
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Published detail
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Published detail
220 volt outlets
Bathroom
Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
Published detail
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
More published amenities
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Luxury riverside hotel room with twin beds

Egypt River Cruise Ships accommodation

French Balcony (D)

River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)

Size
Stateroom size: 290 sq ft
View & layout
River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
Bed
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Published detail
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
Published detail
220 volt outlets
Bathroom
Private bathroom with jet shower, jetted bathtub & hair dryer
Published detail
Premium Freyja® toiletries
More published amenities
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Complete ship layout

All current MS Antares deck plans

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