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Viking Kari

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One of four longships purpose-built for France's Seine River, Viking Kari is named for the Norse God of the North Wind. It chiefly sails from Paris to the heart of Normandy.

  • 168guests
  • 5,000gross tons
  • 3cruises now
  • $2,799fares from

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One of four longships purpose-built for France's Seine River, Viking Kari mostly sails from Paris to the heart of Normandy.

At a glance

Viking Kari is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Viking River Cruises, in service since 2022. It carries 168 guests and 48 crew (3.5 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 57th largest of 73 Viking River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural (8/10) and lowest for entertainment, family friendly and party (1/10). It has 3 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $2,799 to $6,099. 2 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests
168
Crew
48
Gross tons
5,000
Decks
4
Length
410 ft
Beam
39 ft
Maiden voyage
2022
Space ratio
3.5
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
3.5
Speed (mph)
17

Bliss scores

What Viking Kari 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.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 6.0
  3. Cultural 8.0
  4. Dining 6.0
  5. Entertainment 1.0
  6. Family friendly 1.0
  7. Party 1.0
  8. Romantic 6.0
  9. Spa and fitness 5.0
  10. Staterooms 6.0

Our review

Viking Kari: Sailing from Paris to the heart of Normandy

Viking Kari carries 168 passengers — fewer than the usual complement of 190 guests on most Viking Longships — on one-week cruises from Paris to the heart of Normandy, including World War II memorials. 

The highlights of your sailing will likely be a shore excursion in Normandy, France, as well as charming villages on the Seine along the way. 

Purpose-built for France's Seine River, the Viking River Cruises ship boasts the same popular design elements as Viking's Longships, including streamlined Scandinavian interiors, deluxe accommodations and state-of-the-art engineering. It also features the Aquavit Terrace, which transforms from an indoor to an outdoor dining venue as the weather permits. For dining and entertainment, The Restaurant and Bar are the key go-to public spaces. 

The ship's design allows it to dock in downtown Paris. Kari features energy-efficient hybrid engine technology, solar panels and a Longship design with off-center corridor shifting for larger accommodations.

Where Viking Kari sails

Viking Kari features "Paris & the Heart of Normandy," a seven-night round-trip voyage from Paris as well as "Christmas on the Seine," a seven-night round-trip sailing from Paris on the Seine. 

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The Louvre Pyramid, in front of the Louvre Palace, illuminated at night in Paris.
The Louvre Pyramid, in front of the Louvre Palace, illuminated at night in Paris. Edi Nugraha

Staterooms

Viking Kari offers a wide variety of staterooms, from Veranda Staterooms to the upscale, perks-filled Explorer Suites with their understated elegance.

Features & amenities

  • 84 comfortable outside staterooms (22 Standard Staterooms, 18 French Balcony Staterooms, 35 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)
  • All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
  • Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; solar panels & walking track
  • Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
  • Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
  • Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
  • Library & onboard shop
  • Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Laundry service
  • Ecologically friendly hybrid engines, producing fewer vibrations for a smoother ride
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming

Fun fact

  • Viking Kari is named for the Norse God of the North Wind.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Viking Kari, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.

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  • One of four longships purpose-built for France's Seine River, Viking Kari mostly sails from Paris to the heart of Normandy.
    One of four longships purpose-built for France's Seine River, Viking Kari mostly sails from Paris to the heart of Normandy.

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Cruises on Viking Kari

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  1. 14 Night Frances Finest 14 nights · from Paris Next Sep 16, 2026 55 dates from $6,099
  2. 7 Night Paris and the Heart of Normandy 7 nights · from Paris Next Sep 16, 2026 85 dates from $2,799
  3. 7 Night Christmastime in Paris and Normandy 7 nights · from Paris Next Dec 2, 2026 9 dates from $3,199

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