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Overview
Viking Kara is one of Viking Rivers’ highly acclaimed Longships, a class of river ships named after the actual Vikings’ longships. These historical Viking longships were graceful and elegant, just like Viking River Cruises’ modern itineraries and ships.
Aboard Viking Kara, you’ll find all the comforts of home, like plush beds and spacious bathrooms. You’ll also find extra luxurious touches that add that special feeling of being on vacation. Be sure to spend some time on your balcony or at the Aquavit Terrace taking in the stupendous river views.
Quick Facts
Year Built
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Sun Deck
Upper Deck
Middle Deck
Main Deck
Suite size: 445 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doo...
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 (wi...
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...
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...
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 produc...
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 produc...
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...
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...
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Jun 19, 2023
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Kara
I loved the time just relaxing on the river as we traveled south, especially when we saw so many castles and heard James explain how the owners used their locations as a way to exact taxes from the ships.
Pros: Interesting places to visit, well organized, excellent food. James was a wonderful guide.
Cons: I wish we had more time at the churches. I also didn't care for the "touristy" vibe at the clockmaking, glassblowing venue.
Accommodations
5
Activities
4
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Kara
Yes
Oct 20, 2021
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Kara
It was a wonderful trip!
Pros: Everything was taken care of by Viking
Cons: Very busy schedule everyday
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
3
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Kara
Yes
Aug 24, 2021
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Kara
Not only did they pick us up at the airport when we arrived, but, on departure the bussed us to the airport and guided us to our airline counter. Have to rate our overall experience as a 12 on a 10 point scale.
Pros: Hospitality, food, ambiance, cleanliness, information..
Cons:
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Kara
Yes
May 4, 2017
5 out of 5 stars
Viking Kara
This is our third river cruise with Viking and we look forward to working with our travel agents for another one. We look forward to taking an ocean cruise with Viking too.
Pros: friendly crew,great food,excellent excursions
Cons: didn't last long enough
Accommodations
5
Activities
5
Entertainment
5
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
5
Value
5
Overall
5
Recommend Viking Kara
Yes
Apr 11, 2019
4 out of 5 stars
Viking Kara
Overall good shore excursion commentators.
Pros: Excellent staff
Cons: Limited evening activities
Accommodations
5
Activities
2
Entertainment
2
Food
4
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
3
Overall
4
Recommend Viking Kara
Yes
Jun 26, 2018
4 out of 5 stars
Viking Kara
Pros: The trip more than exceeded our expectations. The food was great. Also the crew on the ship were fantastic. The daily excursions were well organized and really interesting. Great trip! We will do another Viking cruise sometime again.
Cons:
Accommodations
4
Activities
4
Entertainment
4
Food
5
Staff
5
Itinerary
4
Value
4
Overall
4
Recommend Viking Kara
Yes
Aboard
Viking Kara
From
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
37 Sailings
Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 14, 2027
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Aboard
Viking Kara
From
Basel, Switzerland
38 Sailings
Nov 9, 2025 - Nov 21, 2027
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Aboard
Viking Kara
From
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
6 Sailings
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 12, 2027
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Aboard
Viking Kara
From
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
17 Sailings
Mar 21 - Oct 31, 2027
Aboard
Viking Kara
From
Basel, Switzerland
3 Sailings
Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 5, 2027
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per person*
taxes & fees included
