Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Seine and shortened to 125 meters for access to central Paris. Features a 360-degree Sun Deck, shaded seating, solar panels, a walking track and hybrid engines designed to reduce vibration.
Viking Kari
Viking Kari is a 190-guest Viking River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 4 upcoming departures across 4 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 Kari 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 ● 41 minutes ago
Heading to: Paris City
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Viking Kari
Viking Kari is a purpose-built Viking Longship-Seine designed for cruises on the Seine, including voyages between Paris and Normandy. The 125-meter ship carries up to 168 guests in 84 outside staterooms and is notably smaller than Viking’s standard 190-guest Longships. Its compact design supports docking near central Paris, while Scandinavian interiors, panoramic public spaces and hybrid propulsion create a quiet, comfortable river-cruise setting.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Viking River Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Neptun Werft
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7723
- IMO number
- 9916862
- MMSI
- 269057723
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining options include a panoramic Restaurant and the Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, an indoor-outdoor venue at the bow offering al fresco dining and river views.
Entertainment
The ship provides a lounge and bar, library, onboard shop, complimentary Wi-Fi and Viking’s onboard enrichment and destination-focused programming.
Staterooms & suites
All 84 staterooms are outside accommodations. Categories include Standard, French Balcony, Veranda, Veranda Suite and Explorer Suite rooms; the suites provide separate living and sleeping areas.
For families
Viking River Cruises does not maintain dedicated children’s facilities or youth programming on its river vessels. Minors are subject to Viking’s accompanying-adult and cabin-sharing policies.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Sun Deck includes a walking track, and the ship offers open-air areas for scenic relaxation. No dedicated spa or fitness center is identified on the current operator page.
Accessibility
An elevator serves the Middle and Upper decks, but the operator notes that categories E and F do not have elevator access. Guests should confirm mobility requirements with Viking before booking.
Environmental features
The ship uses hybrid engines intended to reduce vibration and includes solar panels on the Sun Deck. These features are designed to improve efficiency and onboard comfort.
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 Kari sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $400 | 0 | $457 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $3,199
· $457/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $2,799
· $400/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Mar 22, 2028 | Apr 5, 2028 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Viking Kari FAQ
What flag does Viking Kari sail under?
Viking Kari is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Viking Kari hold?
Viking Kari carries about 190 guests with roughly 51 crew.
How old is Viking Kari?
Viking Kari entered service in 2013.
How big is Viking Kari?
At 2,354 gross tons and 125 m long, Viking Kari is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 10% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.