Name: Viking Kara
Brand: Viking River Cruises
Availability: InStock

At a glance

Viking Kara is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2014. It carries 190 guests and 50 crew (3.8 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 54 other ships as the 2nd largest of 73 Viking River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for active, cultural, dining and staterooms (7/10) and lowest for family friendly, party and spa & fitness (2/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 5 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,499 to $5,599. 7 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 4 / 5

Guests: 190
Crew: 50
Gross tons: 5,000
Decks: 4
Length: 443 ft
Beam: 37 ft
Maiden voyage: 2014
Space ratio: 3.8; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 3.8
Speed (mph): 17

Bliss scores

What Viking Kara is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 7.0
Adventure and nature 4.0
Cultural 7.0
Dining 7.0
Entertainment 6.0
Family friendly 2.0
Party 2.0
Romantic 6.0
Spa and fitness 2.0
Staterooms 7.0

About the ship

Launched in 2014, Viking Kara (in Norse mythology Kara is one of the Valkyries who are also known as swan maidens or wish maidens) was designed for river cruising. Since entering the river cruise market, Viking River Cruises has received numerous awards for its itineraries and innovative ship designs and onboard programming.

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Inside and out

Destinations 3

A scenic canal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
A landscape of wildflowers in the Beemster Polder, north of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne, Germany.

Dining 4

Dine with friends and drink in the breathtaking views of Europe's waterways as you cruise aboard a Viking Longship.
Look for attentive service from the wait staff during your journey through Europe aboard a Viking Cruises river ship.
Indulge in good company and scenic views during meals in the Aquavit Terrace restaurant aboard your Viking River cruise.
Have lunch on the deck of your Viking Longship while taking in the impressive architecture of the Parliament building in Budapest and other storied cities along the Danube.

On board 8

Unwind after a day of sightseeing and meet interesting new people in the Sky Bar of your Viking River Cruises ship.
Mingle with like-minded guests in the casual atmosphere of the main lounge of your Viking Longship as you explore Europe's rivers.
Meet new people and relax with a cocktail in the lounge of your Viking Longship during your European vacation.
Guests will gather in the spacious atrium before heading off on a daylong shore excursion during a typical Viking Cruises itinerary.
The spacious, contemporary foyer of Viking's Longships evokes elegance and style.
A view of the foyer on the fleet of Viking Longships that sail Europe's waterways.
Take in picturesque European landscapes and historic villages from the Aquavit Terrace aboard your Viking Longship.
Head to the contemporary Aquavit Terrace aboard your Viking Longship to relax, meet new friends and take in Europe's scenic waterways.

Staterooms 7

Kick back with a glass of wine and Hollywood movie in the comfort of your own suite aboard your Viking Longship during your voyage along Europe's waterways.
Capture and share precious moments during your European travels aboard a Viking Longship.
Spend quality time with your partner in the private lounge of your stateroom during your Viking River cruise through Europe's waterways.
Never miss a moment of your cruise with uninterrupted views and a private balcony in the Veranda Suite of a Viking Longship.
An exterior stateroom aboard your Viking Longship will give you access to riveting views and bracing ocean breezes as you travel Europe's waterways.
Experience dramatic sunsets in the comfort of your own retreat when staying in an Explorer Suite aboard your Viking Longship.
Unwind after a day of sightseeing in the upscale Veranda Suite during your Viking River Cruises travels through Europe's waterways.

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A Viking Longship sails through a charming village. A typical itinerary will allow passengers to spend the better part of a day exploring cities, towns, castles and museums with a guide or on their own.
Relax, be open to new vistas and meet interesting new people in the cocktail lounge aboard your Viking River cruise ship as you travel Europe's waterways.
Sail along the Rhine River and explore scenic, historic sites during a Viking River cruise in Europe.
You'll have an unforgettable vacation discovering Europe's scenic waterways and historic villages during your cruise on a Viking Longship.
During your European cruise on a Viking Longship, you'll rendezvous with fellow guests in Viking Alsvin's spacious foyer before embarking on an excursion ashore.
At night the Aquavit Terrace aboard your Viking Longship transforms into a festive atmosphere perfect to enjoy a summer evening floating on Europe's waterways.
Enjoy contemporary cusine in a light-filled setting as you take in Europe's breathtaking views aboard a Viking River cruise ship.
Viking Kara passes a historic abbey in the quaint Austrian city of Melk along the banks of the Danube River.