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Viking Kara

Designed by legendary naval architects Yran & Storbraaten, the team behind The Yachts of Seabourn, this new vessel offers state-of-the-art engineering, patented design and luxury. The Viking Longship - Viking Kara - provides guests with more ways to personalize their trip. Choose from a variety of stateroom classes, onboard entertainment options and ship locations from which you can enjoy sailing through the scenery, all the while enriching your time in some of Europe’s most remarkable destinations. 

    • 443

    • Length
    • 2014

    • Built Year
    • 53

    • Crew
    • 190

    • Pax Capacity
    • 9

    • Suites

Sailings

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Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Jun 14, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$5,799
Jun 21, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
Jul 05, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,099
Jul 12, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,099
Jul 19, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,099
Aug 09, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,099
Aug 16, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,999
Aug 23, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,999
Aug 30, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
Sep 06, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,499
Sep 13, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,499
Sep 27, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,399
Oct 04, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,499
Oct 11, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$4,499
Oct 18, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,099
Oct 25, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,999
Nov 01, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,699
Nov 08, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,599
Nov 15, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Nov 22, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,799
Nov 29, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,899
Dec 06, 2026VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,799
Dec 13, 2026VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,499
Mar 21, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Mar 21, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,899
Mar 28, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,699
Apr 04, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,799
Apr 04, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,099
Apr 11, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,899
Apr 18, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,299
Apr 18, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,799
Apr 25, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
May 02, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,399
May 02, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,999
May 09, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,399
May 16, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,399
May 16, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$10,799
May 23, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,399
May 30, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,399
May 30, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,899
Jun 06, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,999
Jun 13, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,999
Jun 13, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,399
Jun 20, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,999
Jun 27, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,799
Jun 27, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,099
Jul 04, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,799
Jul 11, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,699
Jul 11, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,699
Jul 18, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,699
Jul 25, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Jul 25, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,599
Aug 01, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,599
Aug 08, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,699
Aug 08, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,999
Aug 15, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,799
Aug 22, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,799
Aug 22, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,399
Aug 29, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,999
Sep 05, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,399
Sep 05, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,999
Sep 12, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,399
Sep 19, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,399
Sep 19, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,999
Sep 26, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,399
Oct 03, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,199
Oct 03, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,699
Oct 10, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,199
Oct 17, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,999
Oct 17, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,299
Oct 24, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,799
Oct 31, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Oct 31, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,799
Nov 07, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,599
Nov 14, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,499
Nov 21, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,299
Nov 28, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,499
Dec 05, 2027VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,499
Dec 12, 2027VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,499
Mar 19, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Mar 19, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,798
Mar 26, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,649
Apr 02, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,799
Apr 02, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,198
Apr 09, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,899
Apr 16, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,999
Apr 16, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,498
Apr 23, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,099
Apr 30, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,199
Apr 30, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,998
May 07, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
May 14, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,299
May 14, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$7,098
May 21, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
May 28, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,299
May 28, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,998
Jun 04, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,199
Jun 11, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,999
Jun 11, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,498
Jun 18, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,899
Jun 25, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,799
Jun 25, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,098
Jul 02, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,749
Jul 09, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,749
Jul 09, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,948
Jul 16, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,699
Jul 23, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Jul 23, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,598
Jul 30, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,599
Aug 06, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,599
Aug 06, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,798
Aug 13, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,699
Aug 20, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,799
Aug 20, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,298
Aug 27, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,899
Sep 03, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,299
Sep 03, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$7,098
Sep 10, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
Sep 17, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,299
Sep 17, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$7,098
Sep 24, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299
Oct 01, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,199
Oct 01, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,798
Oct 08, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,099
Oct 15, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,999
Oct 15, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$6,398
Oct 22, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,799
Oct 29, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,699
Oct 29, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamAvignon15$5,898
Nov 05, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,599
Nov 12, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$2,549
Nov 19, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$2,499
Nov 26, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,299
Dec 03, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,599
Dec 10, 2028VikingViking KaraAmsterdamBasel8$3,599
Dec 17, 2028VikingViking KaraBaselAmsterdam8$3,299

Ship Information


  • Maiden Voyage: 2014
  • Length: 443
  • Passenger Capacity: 190
  • Normal Crew Size: 53
  • Staterooms: 95
  • Suites: 9

Dining

All meals aboard are prepared by local chefs under the guidance of our European management team. Meals are open seating during set meal times no table reservations are accepted. Room service is not available. Guests requiring special diets such as vegetarian, low salt, diabetic or low cholesterol meals must alert Viking River Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d’ when on board. The chefs will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these requests.

Age Restrictions

Due to the nature of our cruise itineraries, Viking River Cruises does not maintain facilities or services for children aboard river cruise vessels. On all cruises and cruise journeys, minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied and share a cabin with a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult over the age of 21. 

Tipping

It is customary to give cruise gratuities, subject to your satisfaction of services rendered. Gratuities on board and on land are not included in your tour price.

Cabins

Category F
Square Footage: 150

Category F

Standard Stateroom size is 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 and bottled water replenished daily, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control with space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Main Deck.




Category E
Square Footage: 150

Category E

Standard Stateroom size is 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 and bottled water replenished daily, bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control with space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 115V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Main Deck.




Category D
Square Footage: 135

Category D

French Balcony Stateroom size is 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 & 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 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Middle Deck.




Category C
Square Footage: 135

Category C

French Balcony Stateroom size is 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 & 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 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand, and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.




Category B
Square Footage: 205

Category B

Veranda Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Features include: Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & 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 News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Middle Deck.




Category A
Square Footage: 205

Category A

Veranda Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Features include: Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda, private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & 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 News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.




Category AA
Square Footage: 275

Category AA

Veranda Suite size: 275 sq. ft with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Suite full-size veranda off the spacious living room, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom, large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcases and walk-in closet with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.




Category ES
Square Footage: 445

Category ES

Explorer Suite size: 445 sq. ft with hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Suite features private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom, private bathroom, shower and premium bath products, telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request Individual climate control, space under bed for storing suitcase, 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 News, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and a "View From the Bridge." Located on the Upper Deck.




Life on Board

Recreation

Restaurant

The restaurant seats all guests at tables which vary in size, accommodating 6, 8 or 10 guests per table. The dining room is open seating, so you are free to sit where you like, a great way to make new friends. The atmosphere is casual but elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware. Located on the Middle Deck.

Recreation

Aquavit Terrace

Aquavit Terrace is a glorious outdoor seating area at the bow of the ship where you can have a casual meal al fresco, meet friends for drinks or read a book, all while enjoying breathtaking views and basking in the fresh air. Located on the Upper Deck.

Recreation

Bar

The bar is lively and inviting - a gathering place for guests to view the scenery, have a drink and catch up on the day with friends. Located on the Upper Deck.

Recreation

Boutique

Forget to bring something? Looking for a magazine or some gift items? The onboard boutique has everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient. Located on the Middle Deck.

Recreation

Cultural Highlights

Tastings of local cheeses, coffees, liqueurs and other delicacies. These in-depth experiences are part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary.

Recreation

Hands-On Demonstrations

To complement your onshore excursions, take part in immersive learning and enhancement activities both on board and ashore with hands-on demonstrations in cuckoo clock-making, wooden shoe-carving or glassblowing. Located on the Middle Deck.

Recreation

Library

The library carries approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards. Includes comfortable seating, excellent reading light and lovely panoramic views. Located on the Upper Deck.

Recreation

Observation Lounge

This is where friends meet for a drink or snack, where lectures and movie nights take place. Watch as the glass walls roll silently away to form an indoor-outdoor space where you can enjoy the fresh breeze. Located on the Upper Deck.

Recreation

Walking Track

Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you take in 360-degree views of the scenery on the walking track. Located on the Sun Deck.

Viking Kara Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 50 reviews about Viking Kara - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only
DP
Diana
Reviewed on Jul 09, 2014

The trip was perfectly organized - the ground work was set by Affordable Tours and our Viking Cruise went exactly as planned and without a hitch. Our travel was comfortable and easy and the two days extra in Nuremberg went smoothly with taxi rides etc. very well organized. I would certainly recommend the trip to anyone and everyone, and I would recommend that they book it through Affordable Tours.

JL
Jeffrey
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2015

Enjoyed this cruise very much but preferred overall the Amsterdam to Budapest cruise

TS
Tracy
Reviewed on Aug 04, 2015

You cannot go wrong with a Viking River Cruise! From the moment we arrived at the ship, the staff could not do enough for us! Always smiling and having a great time. We enjoyed this trip very much! You can do as much as you like or as little, it was nice to take a day and just relax on the ship and do nothing but enjoy the passing scenery! I would highly recommend Viking!!

MM
Maryann

We have been on many cruises from the big cruise lines, to paddle boats, to (real) 5 masted clipper ships, this was our first river cruise and it was wonderful! The captain and crew all went above and beyond their duties. The food was wonderful and so was the entertainment. The cruise director was one of the best ones we have ever had; everyday there was something to laugh about, and she even got my husband up to do the chicken dance and I have the picture to prove it. I wish that we could have gone inside the Heidelberg castle and not just the grounds. Very nice having water bottles given to us on the way off the ship and especially the juice drink coming back on to the shop. Such a smooth cruise... just sitting on top deck watching all the castles going by. I will recommend a Viking river cruise to all my friends.

RS
Richard

River cruise was great, ship's staff focus on details and provide unexpected extras.



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