Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $2,899
Ship comparison
Viking Buri vs Viking Kara
Viking River Cruises
Viking Kara
- Cruises
- 5
- From
- $2,499
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Viking Buri is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014. Viking Kara is an intimate Viking River Cruises ship carrying 190 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Viking Buri if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Viking Kara for spa & fitness (5.0 vs 2.0), romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Viking Kara does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Viking Buri | Viking Kara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Viking River Cruises | Viking River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2014 |
| Gross tonnage | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Passengers | 190 | 190 |
| Crew | 50 | 50 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 26.3 | 26.3 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 37 ft | 37 ft |
| Speed | 17 mph | 17 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 5 |
| Upcoming sailings | 117 | 128 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–14 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,899 | $2,499 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Viking Buri leads on 4 of the ten, Viking Kara on 0, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Viking River Cruises
Viking Buri
The 190-passenger Viking Buri will transport you through Burgundy and Provence in the South of France on itineraries between Lyon and Avignon.
Highlights
- Sun deck with 360-degree views and shaded sitting area; organic herb garden and solar panels; putting green, chess and walking track
- Free shipwide wireless Internet service
- Balcony cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Aquavit Terrace at the bow of the ship is great place to watch the river roll by
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $2,899.
Viking River Cruises
Viking Kara
Sailing now
5 cruises on sale, from $2,499.
Questions
Viking Buri or Viking Kara?
Which is bigger, Viking Buri or Viking Kara?
They are the same size, 5,000 gross tons each. Viking Buri carries 190 passengers and Viking Kara carries 190.
Which ship is newer, Viking Buri or Viking Kara?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2014.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 26.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 3.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 2.0 out of 10.
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