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
Live Position ● 7 hours ago
Heading to: AMSTERDAMCurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Koblenz — last stop Cologne
7.0 knots
Under Way Using Engine
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
- Call sign
- HE7477
- 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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | 14-Night European River Cruises: Amsterdam to Avignon | 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 → |