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 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.
Live Position ● 4 hours ago
Heading to: PARISCurrently on: 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise (14 nights) — Currently at Paris
Paris
→ Paris
→ La Roche-Guyon
→ Vernon
→ Rouen
→ Rouen
→ Les Andelys
→ Paris (Le Pecq)
→ Paris
→ Lyon
→ Lyon
→ Lyon
→ Vienne
→ Tournon
→ Viviers
→ Avignon
→ Arles
→ Avignon
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Moored
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
- 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.
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Mar 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | 14 Nights Western Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Dec 16, 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 → |