Egypt's River Gets Crowded Again: Travelmarvel and Viking Both Add Nile Capacity
Two separate capacity signals point the same direction on the Nile. APT Travel Group's value-tier brand Travelmarvel is re-entering the river after a decade away, relaunching with the refurbished 124-guest Sirius; forward bookings already extend into 2028, which tells advisors this isn't a tentative test but a multi-year commitment they can sell against with confidence. At the other end of the market, Viking has confirmed plans to expand its Nile fleet to 12 vessels by 2027 — near-doubling current capacity from the largest river brand operating there. Together, the two moves widen the price ladder advisors can offer Egypt-bound clients, from value to premium, and signal operators expect sustained demand growth rather than a short-term bounce. The flip side: more inventory chasing the same season could mean earlier-than-usual promotional pricing once the new capacity lands, so booking early-bird 2027-2028 departures now is the safer play for clients chasing cabin categories.