Viking River Cruises

Viking Kara

In Norse mythology Kara is one of the Valkyries who are also known as swan maidens or wish maidens, now her name adorns one of Viking's award-winning fleet of Longships. Streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance, Viking Kara provides unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas and the largest suites on Europe’s rivers.
SHIP TYPE
River Ship
PASSENGERS
190
CREW
50
LAUNCHED
2014
REFURBISHED
N/A

Viking Kara Cruises View all Choose from 1,270 vacations cruising on board the Viking Kara

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel

Operator: Viking

From 1,999

15 Days Amsterdam to Avignon

Operator: Viking

From 4,999

8 Days Basel to Amsterdam

Operator: Viking

From 1,999

8 Days Amsterdam to Basel

Operator: Viking

From 2,799

Viking Kara Reviews (2) 107 reviews of Viking Kara from past clients of Global Journeys

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Wonderful Two River Cruise   2 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2023
We had an incredible two river cruise from Amsterdam to Avignon with Viking Cruises. Everything was first class right down to the impeccable state room service. Wonderful dining and entertainment experiences, very friendly and experienced staff and tour guides. Wouldn't hesitate in doing another Viking trip.
Wine & Stein on the Rhine   3 , QLD, Australia, Aug 2018
Loved cruising the Rhine with Viking. They are very good at what they do and looked after us extremely well. Because of our busy pre-cruise coach tour through Europe we chose only to do the included options. This gave us time to enjoy the Rhine and the scenery that went with it while sipping on a glass of wine or beer from our balcony, lounge or top ...read more deck. Everyone from the captain to the room attendant were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was amazing and it was great to have the choice of formal and casual dining.
Once again Georgie from Global Journeys found this cruise for us which slotted into our time frame and also liaised between Viking and ourselves for our flights.

Life on Board Viking Kara What can you expect when cruising on board Viking Kara

The Longship Fleet
The Longship Fleet

Viking's award-winning Longships® showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design and understated elegance. Read more

The Thinking Person's Cruise
The Thinking Person's Cruise

Every aspect of your Viking cruise is designed for the curious traveler seeking rich cultural immersion. Read more

Serene Scandinavian Spaces
Serene Scandinavian Spaces

Elegant, light-filled ships thoughtfully designed to connect you to your destination. Read more

Destination Focused Dining
Destination Focused Dining

From relaxed, multi-course fine-dining to casual meals on the Aquavit Terrace. Read more

All Inclusive
All Inclusive

Viking proudly includes all that you need and nothing you do not and your river cruise fare. Read more

The Viking Way
The Viking Way

Viking offer behind-the-scenes insights and opportunities that set them apart from other travel companies. Read more

Deck Plans

Ship Profile
E
Standard Stateroom
F
Standard Stateroom
Main Deck (Level 1)
D
French Balcony
B
Veranda Stateroom
Middle Deck (Level 2)
C
French Balcony
A
Veranda Stateroom
AA
Veranda Suite
ES
Explorer Suite
Upper Deck (Level 3)
Sun Deck

Cabins

River View

Standard Stateroom

Stateroom size: 150 sq ft. River-view stateroom with half-height picture window. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, 40" flat-screen TV with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Balcony

French Balcony

Stateroom size: 135 sq ft. River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, 40" flat-screen TV with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Balcony

Veranda Stateroom

Stateroom size: 205 sq ft. River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, 40" flat-screen TV with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers available upon request, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases and a roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers.

Suite

Veranda Suite

Suite size: 275 sq ft. River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, two 40" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, early check-in, complimentary laundry & shoe shine services, welcome champagne, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily), daily fruit plate and binoculars.

Suite

Explorer Suite

Suite size: 445 sq ft. River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters. Includes a hotel-style bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows, free Wi-Fi, two 40" flat-screen TVs with infotainment system, telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control, large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror, premium toiletries, plush robes & slippers, bottled water replenished daily, stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping, space under bed for storing suitcases, roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, early check-in, complimentary Silver Spirits beverage package, laundry service, room service (during breakfast) & shoe shine service, welcome champagne, mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily), daily fruit plate, binoculars, coffee brewer & Marius-weave blanket.

Viking Kara Cruise Schedule All 1,270 cruise sailings by departure date on board Viking Kara

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Sunday
08 Jun 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 5,499
Sunday
22 Jun 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,349
Sunday
29 Jun 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,249
Sunday
06 Jul 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,799
Sunday
13 Jul 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,599
Sunday
20 Jul 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,599
Sunday
27 Jul 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,699
Sunday
10 Aug 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,799
Sunday
17 Aug 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,899
Sunday
24 Aug 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,099
Sunday
07 Sep 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 6,699
Sunday
14 Sep 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 5,499
Sunday
28 Sep 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,399
Sunday
12 Oct 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,799
Sunday
19 Oct 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,799
Sunday
26 Oct 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,799
Sunday
02 Nov 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,399
Sunday
09 Nov 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,399
Sunday
16 Nov 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,299
Sunday
23 Nov 2025
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,199
Sunday
30 Nov 2025
8 Christmas on the Rhine Amsterdam to Basel 3,599
Sunday
14 Dec 2025
8 Christmas on the Rhine Amsterdam to Basel 2,999
Sunday
22 Mar 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,699
Sunday
29 Mar 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,399
Sunday
05 Apr 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,399
Sunday
12 Apr 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,399
Sunday
19 Apr 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,599
Sunday
26 Apr 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,599
Sunday
03 May 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,599
Sunday
10 May 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,799
Sunday
17 May 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,799
Sunday
24 May 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,599
Sunday
31 May 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,399
Sunday
07 Jun 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,299
Sunday
14 Jun 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,299
Sunday
21 Jun 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,999
Sunday
28 Jun 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,799
Sunday
05 Jul 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,999
Sunday
12 Jul 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,799
Sunday
19 Jul 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,799
Sunday
26 Jul 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,799
Sunday
02 Aug 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,699
Sunday
09 Aug 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,799
Sunday
16 Aug 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 2,799
Sunday
23 Aug 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 2,999
Sunday
30 Aug 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,199
Sunday
06 Sep 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,399
Sunday
13 Sep 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,399
Sunday
20 Sep 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Amsterdam to Basel 3,399
Sunday
27 Sep 2026
8 Rhine Getaway Basel to Amsterdam 3,399
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Viking River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.