Signature highlights
A streamlined Viking Longship with a 360-degree sun deck, panoramic public spaces, solar panels, an herb garden and hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration.
Viking Kara
Viking Kara is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 3 upcoming departures across 3 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Viking Kara at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 10%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #398 of 520 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: BaselCurrently on: this itinerary
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
1.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Kara
Viking Kara is a 190-guest Viking Longship built by Neptun Werft and operating on European rivers. The ship combines Scandinavian styling with a compact 135-meter profile suited to the Rhine, Main and Danube waterways. Passenger spaces include a panoramic lounge and bar, restaurant, Aquavit Terrace, library, shop and a sun deck with views, seating, a walking track and herb garden. Its 95 staterooms range from standard rooms to veranda accommodations and two-room suites, with many offering French balconies or full verandas.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7477
- IMO number
- 8339873
- MMSI
- 269057477
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The ship has a main restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and the Aquavit Terrace and Lounge at the bow for indoor/outdoor dining and scenic views.
Entertainment
Passenger facilities include a lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, flat-screen television and infotainment system, plus scenic viewing areas throughout the ship.
Staterooms & suites
There are 95 outside staterooms: standard staterooms, French Balcony Staterooms, Veranda Staterooms, Veranda Suites and Explorer Suites. Suites provide separate living and sleeping areas.
Pools, spa & wellness
The sun deck includes a walking track and shaded seating area. No dedicated spa or fitness center is identified on the current operator page.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper Decks; categories E and F do not have elevator access, according to Viking's ship information.
Environmental features
Viking identifies hybrid engines, solar panels and an organic herb garden among the ship's environmental and design features.
History & sister ships
Other Longship ships
Viking Baldur Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Bestla Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Buri Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Embla Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Ingvi Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Jarl Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Lif Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Odin Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Tor Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Ve Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Vidar Viking River Cruises · 2012
Viking Vili Viking River Cruises · 2012
Where Viking Kara sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,499
· $500/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 28, 2027 | Dec 5, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 5, 2027 | Dec 12, 2027 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Kara FAQ
What flag does Viking Kara sail under?
Viking Kara is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Kara hold?
Viking Kara carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Kara?
Viking Kara entered service in 2023.
How big is Viking Kara?
At 2,354 gross tons and 135 m long, Viking Kara is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.