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Viking Kara
First launched
2014
First launched
Passengers
190
Passengers
Ports Visited
17
Ports visited
Cruises from $792 per day
$792
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Viking Kara
5,000
Gross Tonnage

Viking Kara Cruises

Kara - Valkyrie & Swan Maiden

Viking Longships showcase award-winning and innovative engineering, Scandinavian design and an understated elegance. These ships have been carefully designed to bring you closer to your destination and offer an unprecedented level of comfort.

Your fare includes all meals, with wine and beer during lunch and dinner, a guided excursion at every stop, complimentary Wi-Fi, and all gratuities, ensuring a seamless and enriching travel experience. Additionally, Viking River cruise ships feature an organic herb garden, energy-efficient hybrid engines, and stratigically placed solar panels, making them amongst the 'greenest' river cruises in the industry.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2014
Number of decks: 0
Tonnage: 5000
Cabins: 0
Passengers: 190
Number of crew: 53
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  • Viking River Savings Event

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    Book a select Viking River sailing and receive:
    • Up to 35% savings on cruise fares*

    Plus, Viking River always includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi and onboard gratuities
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water + more!

    Offer ends 30 June 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

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  • Viking River Exclusive Club Offer

    Viking River Exclusive Club Offer

    Clean Cruising Club members receive $200 shipboard credit per stateroom*
    PLUS Viking always includes:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call*
    • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • No onboard tipping or gratuities
    • All meals included
    • No charge for wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
    * To receive the bonus Clean Cruising Club member offer, guests must be current members of the Clean Cruising Club.

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    Cruise into the magic of Europe’s winter wonderlands this Christmas
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    2027 European Christmas Markets

    Experience the magic of Europe’s winter wonderlands at Christmas
    • No cooking, no cleaning, no worries at all!
    • Explore Europe's best Christmas markets
    • Festive onboard fun
    • Unpack once and enjoy the best of Europe, with everything taken care of

    Book early to make your next Christmas truly unforgettable!

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  • Viking River Cruises

    Viking River Cruises

    Discover the World of Viking River Cruises with their always included value including:
    • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
    • Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
    • Enrichment lectures & destination performances
    • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
    • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
    • Onboard gratuities

    Terms & Conditions apply.

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Viking Kara
    • Dining on the Viking Kara
    • Dining on the Viking Kara
    • Dining on the Viking Kara

    Chef's onboard are dedicated to delivering an exceptional culinary journey for all their guests. Each dish is enhanced with herbs straight from the onboard garden and paired with a select range of regional wines, ensuring every meal is infused with the freshest local flavors.

    Onboard, The Restaurant is an upscale venue with panoramic windows so you can enjoy the ever-changing views while experiencing a multi-course meal of regional cuisine.

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    Alternatively, for those who prefer dining outdoors, the Aquavit Terrace provides a welcoming space where you can enjoy your meals while taking in the scenic beauty of Europe's riverscapes.

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  • Bars

    • Bar on the Viking Kara
    • Bar on the Viking Kara

    The Lounge is a peaceful and serene place boasting floor-to-ceiling windows, here you can settle in with a cocktail and enjoy the passing scenery while you reflect on the days adventures. Coffee and tea from the coffee station, as well as bottled water in your stateroom, are complimentary throughout your voyage. Soft drinks, wine and beer are complimentary during lunch and dinner service; a charge applies outside these hours.

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    You may bring local wines on board, and the Maître d’ will be happy to serve your wine without any corkage fee.

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  • Entertainment

    Viking River cruises focus primarily on cultural enrichment and shore excursions, choosing not to include casinos or stage performances. Instead, the cruises often feature special guests who deliver lectures and participate in speaking forums. Each Viking itinerary includes one or more destination performances, which highlight an iconic art form specific to the region visited, enhancing the cultural immersion.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Viking Kara

    Onboard activities are crafted to enrich and rejuvenate, featuring an array of lectures spanning history and art alongside culinary demonstrations that showcase regional flavors. For those seeking immersive experiences, shore excursions might include a market visit with the ship's chef, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at local theaters, private viewings at chocolate factories, or access to museum collections normally closed to the public.

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    Extended port stays and numerous overnights allow ample time to deeply engage with each destination's culture.

    The onboard library is a treasure trove of knowledge, boasting a collection meticulously selected in collaboration with London’s renowned Heywood Hill bookshop, ensuring guests have access to a broad range of insightful and inspiring reads during their voyage.

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  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Viking Kara

    While Viking River ships do not have any fitness equipment, you can enjoy a walk around the Sun Deck for your daily exercise, or take part in the shore excursions and walking tours.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Viking Kara

    All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; Viking do not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Cabins

There are a wide variety of staterooms onboard for your selection, Standard Staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms, Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites. Whichever stateroom you choose, you will find that it is beautifully designed with the understated elegance which Viking is known.

  • Standard

    Standard on the Viking Kara Standard on the Viking Kara

    Cabin Types

    E, F

    Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • French Balcony

    French Balcony on the Viking Kara French Balcony on the Viking Kara

    Cabin Types

    D, C

    Size: 135 sq.ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony. Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products. Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control. Space under bed for storing suitcases. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 26-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • Veranda

    Veranda on the Viking Kara Veranda on the Viking Kara

    Cabin Types

    B, A

    Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

  • Suite

    Suite on the Viking Kara Suite on the Viking Kara

    Cabin Types

    AA, ES

    Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 275 sq. ft. Full-size veranda off the spacious living room. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer amp; bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and ldquo;View From the Bridgerdquo;.

Viking Kara Deck Plans

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Viking Kara Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
05 Apr 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4095
12 Apr 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $4195
26 Jul 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $3995
23 Aug 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4395
30 Aug 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $4595
06 Sep 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4595
13 Sep 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $11195
27 Sep 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $4795
18 Oct 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $6395
25 Oct 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $4095
01 Nov 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $3995
08 Nov 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $3895
15 Nov 2026 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $3495
22 Nov 2026 Rhine Getaway Basel $4195
06 Dec 2026 Christmas On The Rhine Basel $6495
13 Dec 2026 Christmas On The Rhine Amsterdam $5295
21 Mar 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $3995
21 Mar 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9095
28 Mar 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4095
04 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4195
04 Apr 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9395
11 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $6195
18 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4395
18 Apr 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9895
25 Apr 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4595
02 May 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4995
02 May 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $10595
09 May 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4995
16 May 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $7695
16 May 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $16195
23 May 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4995
30 May 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4995
30 May 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $10495
06 Jun 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4595
13 Jun 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4495
13 Jun 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9795
20 Jun 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4395
27 Jun 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4395
27 Jun 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9595
04 Jul 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4295
11 Jul 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4295
11 Jul 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $8995
18 Jul 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4295
25 Jul 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4095
25 Jul 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $8895
01 Aug 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $3995
08 Aug 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4295
08 Aug 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9495
15 Aug 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4395
22 Aug 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4495
22 Aug 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $10095
29 Aug 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4595
05 Sep 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4995
05 Sep 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $10595
12 Sep 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4995
19 Sep 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4995
19 Sep 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $10595
26 Sep 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4995
03 Oct 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4995
03 Oct 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $10495
10 Oct 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4595
17 Oct 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4395
17 Oct 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $9595
24 Oct 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $4295
31 Oct 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $4095
31 Oct 2027 Lyon, Provence & The Rhineland Amsterdam $8595
07 Nov 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $3795
14 Nov 2027 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam $3495
21 Nov 2027 Rhine Getaway Basel $3195
28 Nov 2027 Christmas On The Rhine Amsterdam $5295
05 Dec 2027 Christmas On The Rhine Basel $5495
12 Dec 2027 Christmas On The Rhine Amsterdam $5495

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