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 5 upcoming departures across 5 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.
✓ Adults seeking a quiet, culturally focused river voyage
✓ Travelers who value river views from most staterooms
✓ Couples wanting suites with separate sitting areas
Viking Kara at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 11%
A small expedition-size ship at 2,354 gross tons — #434 of 566 ships we track. 12 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Adults seeking a quiet, culturally focused river voyage
- Travelers who value river views from most staterooms
- Couples wanting suites with separate sitting areas
- Guests who prefer one main dining room and casual terrace dining
- Passengers comfortable using stairs between some decks
Think twice if you want
- Families traveling with children under 18
- Travelers seeking a fitness center, spa or swimming pool
- Guests wanting casinos or nightlife venues
- Passengers requiring elevator access to every passenger deck
- Cruisers seeking numerous specialty restaurants
Live Position ● 11 hours ago
Heading to: KEHL, DECurrently on: 7 Nights Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Koblenz — last stop Rudesheim
Coming up
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Moored
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
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Sun Deck Solar Panels Herb Garden Walking Track BridgeDeck 3 · Upper Deck
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge Lounge & Bar Library Bar Buffet Grills French Balcony Stateroom Veranda Stateroom Veranda Suite Explorer SuiteDeck 2 · Middle Deck
Restaurant Onboard Shop Buffet Guest Services Kitchen French Balcony Stateroom Veranda StateroomDeck 1 · Main Deck
Standard StateroomView the official Viking Kara deck plans from Viking River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 49%
Balcony 41%
Suite 9%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard StateroomCategories E and F; half-height picture window; no elevator access to this deck. | Oceanview | 25 | 150 sq ft | 1 |
| French Balcony StateroomCategories C and D; floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a French balcony. | Oceanview | 22 | 135 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda StateroomCategories A and B; full-size private veranda. | Balcony | 39 | 205 sq ft | 2, 3 |
| Veranda SuiteCategory AA; separate sitting room, private veranda and French balcony. | Suite | 7 | 275 sq ft | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with panoramic views.
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge
Included
An indoor-outdoor bow venue offering casual dining and scenic viewing.
Bars & lounges
Lounge & Bar
Varies
The main observation lounge includes a bar, dance floor, piano and presentation space.
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,499 · $500/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,099 · $300/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,099 · $300/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 5 itineraries and their departure dates
- 14 Nights Europe Cruise 21 Mar 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 28 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 5 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 1 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Europe Cruise 22 Nov 2026
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | 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 11% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Viking Kara?
Daytime dress is casual. Evening dress is elegant casual, with no formal nights; jackets and ties are optional.
Is dining included on Viking Kara?
Meals in the main Restaurant and Aquavit Terrace dining are included in the standard fare. Beer and wine with lunch and dinner are also included.
Is Wi-Fi included on Viking Kara?
Wi-Fi is included throughout the ship, although connection speed and availability can vary with cellular, satellite, terrain and weather conditions.
Are children allowed on Viking Kara?
Viking requires all guests to be at least 18 years old on the embarkation date and provides no children’s facilities or services.
How accessible is Viking Kara?
The ship’s elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks only. Standard staterooms on the Main Deck are not served by the elevator, and guests using wheelchairs must be able to move independently in an emergency with an able-bodied companion.
How does tipping work on Viking Kara?
Gratuities are discretionary, but Viking provides a recommended rate and may add a discretionary service charge to the shipboard account. Guests can adjust gratuities through Guest Services.