September 28, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$8,499
Price / day
$773
MS Antares|Viking Ra
MS Antares vs Viking Ra
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
MS Antares
$796 / day
$227 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
MS Antares vs Viking Ra: Quick Comparison
MS Antares also carries 10 more passengers. MS Antares has upcoming sailings in Egypt, while Viking Ra has sailings in Egypt. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, MS Antares has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | MS Antares | Viking Ra |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | — | — |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 62 | 52 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 71.93 m | 74.68 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MS Antares vs Viking Ra
Passenger capacity
MS Antares carries up to 62 passengers compared with 52 aboard Viking Ra, a difference of 10 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MS Antares and Viking Ra cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MS Antares has the lower average starting price per day at $796 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
MS Antares
Pharaohs & Pyramids
- Departure Port
- Cairo
- Region
- Egypt
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 28, 2026Cairo
- Day 2 · Sep 29, 2026Cairo
- Day 3 · Sep 30, 2026Cairo
- Day 4 · Oct 1, 2026Luxor
- Day 5 · Oct 2, 2026Qena
- Day 6 · Oct 3, 2026Luxor
- Day 7 · Oct 4, 2026Esna
- Day 8 · Oct 5, 2026Aswan
- Day 9 · Oct 6, 2026Aswan
- Day 10 · Oct 7, 2026Kom Ombo
- Day 11 · Oct 8, 2026Edfu
- Day 12 · Oct 9, 2026Luxor
- Day 13 · Oct 10, 2026Luxor
- Day 14 · Oct 11, 2026Cairo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Viking Ra
Pharaohs & Pyramids
- Departure Port
- Cairo
- Region
- Egypt
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 25, 2026Cairo
- Day 2 · Sep 26, 2026Cairo
- Day 3 · Sep 27, 2026Cairo
- Day 4 · Sep 28, 2026Luxor
- Day 5 · Sep 29, 2026Qena
- Day 6 · Sep 30, 2026Luxor
- Day 7 · Oct 1, 2026Esna
- Day 8 · Oct 2, 2026Aswan
- Day 9 · Oct 3, 2026Aswan
- Day 10 · Oct 4, 2026Kom Ombo
- Day 11 · Oct 5, 2026Edfu
- Day 12 · Oct 6, 2026Luxor
- Day 13 · Oct 7, 2026Luxor
- Day 14 · Oct 8, 2026Cairo
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MS Antares
October 5, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$8,999
Price / day
$818
Viking Ra
September 25, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$10,999
Price / day
$1,000
October 2, 2026
11-Night Egypt Cruise
Departing from Cairo
From
$11,499
Price / day
$1,045
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MS Antares
Average
$796 / day
VS
Viking Ra
Average
$1,023 / day
MS Antares is currently 22% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$796/day vs $1,023/day
About $227 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MS Antares if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Egypt.
- Departing from Cairo works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Viking Ra if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Egypt.
- Departing from Cairo works for your plans.
MS Antares vs Viking Ra: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Both ships are the same
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
MS Antares
$796 / day
About $227 less per day
- Build year is not available for both ships.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- MS Antares carries 10 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ship carries more passengers?
MS Antares has a passenger capacity of approximately 62, compared with 52 for Viking Ra.
Which ship is cheaper, MS Antares or Viking Ra?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MS Antares has the lower average starting price per day at $796 per day versus $1,023 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does MS Antares sail?
The upcoming MS Antares sailings currently listed cover Egypt, departing from Cairo.
Where does Viking Ra sail?
The upcoming Viking Ra sailings currently listed cover Egypt, departing from Cairo.
Related Cruise Ship Comparisons
Explore Upcoming Cruises
MS Antares
Viking
Viking Ra
Viking