Valkyrie & Swan Maiden
In Norse mythology Kara is one of the Valkyries who are also known as swan maidens or wish maidens. Legend says that if you can capture and hold a swan maiden or her feathered cloak, you can extract a wish from her.
Viking Kara
Viking Kara
Ship Facts
| Speed | 15 | Width | 29 | ||||||||
| Length | 135 | Capacity | 190 | ||||||||
| Currency | EUR | Language | en | ||||||||
| Crew Count | 50 | Deck Count | 4 | ||||||||
| Refit Year | Cabin Count | 95 | |||||||||
| Launch Year | 2014 | Gross Tonnage | 5000 | ||||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 |
Explorer Suite- Cat ES
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
- Stateroom size: 445 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
- 12 PM Embarkation
- 12 PM priority stateroom access
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- Additional 42" flat-screen TV in sitting room
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
- Binoculars
- Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Complimentary in-room breakfast service
- Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
- Silver Spirits beverage package included
- Private arrival/departure transfer in destination
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Complimentary Viking Air Plus
Veranda Suite- Cat AA
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
- Stateroom size: 275 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
- 12 PM Embarkation
- 12 PM priority stateroom access
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- Additional 32" flat-screen TV in sitting room
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
- Binoculars
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
- Complimentary Viking Air Plus
Veranda Stateroom- Cat A & B
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
- Stateroom size: 205 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
- 12 PM Embarkation
- 3 PM stateroom access
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony- Cat C & D
Min.
occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 2
- Stateroom size: 135 sq ft
- River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
- 12 PM Embarkation
- 3 PM stateroom access
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Standard Staterooms- Cat E & F
Min.
occupancy: 2
Min.
occupancy:
- Stateroom size: 150 sq ft
- River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
- 12 PM Embarkation
- 3 PM stateroom access
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- 110/220 volt outlets & USB ports
- Private bathroom with accessible shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Viking Kara
Valkyrie & Swan Maiden
In Norse mythology Kara is one of the Valkyries who are also known as swan maidens or wish maidens. Legend says that if you can capture and hold a swan maiden or her feathered cloak, you can extract a wish from her.
Ship Facts
| Speed | 15 | ||||||||
| Width | 29 | ||||||||
| Length | 135 | ||||||||
| Capacity | 190 | ||||||||
| Currency | EUR | ||||||||
| Language | en | ||||||||
| Crew Count | 50 | ||||||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||||||
| Refit Year | |||||||||
| Cabin Count | 95 | ||||||||
| Launch Year | 2014 | ||||||||
| Gross Tonnage | 5000 | ||||||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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| Large Cabin Count | 0 | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 0 |
Sun Deck
- Shaded Sitting Area
- Putting Green
- Herb Garden
- Walking Track
Upper Deck
Internet Room
- Library
- Bar
- The Lounge
- Aquavit Terrace
- Explorer Suites (Cat ES)
- Veranda Staterooms (A, B)
- Veranda Suites (Cat AA)
- French Balcony Staterooms (C, D)
Middle Deck
Shop
- Restaurant
- Guest Services
- Veranda Staterooms (Cat A, B)
- French Balcony Stateroom (Cat C, D)
Main Deck
- Standard Staterooms (Cat E)
- Standard Staterooms (Cat F)
It’s been said that the best way to know a culture is through its food and wine. Both engage your senses and provide a window into the traditions and essence of a land. Viking's trained chefs are passionate about food and committed to providing a complete culinary experience. The ships’ dining areas are hospitable and inviting; the service is friendly, attentive and personalised. Menu selections include regional dishes and contemporary cuisine to offer a variety of flavours designed to suit any palate. You have choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not just in food selection, but also in where and how you enjoy them. Greet the morning with a croissant and cappuccino on deck, or begin your day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast. Have a casual lunch or dinner al fresco, or join friends in the restaurant. Open seating allows you to mingle with the same guests every evening or meet someone new each day.
The Restaurant
Experience: complimentary
Food: wine
Gaze at breathtaking scenery through the Restaurant’s panoramic windows as you dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware at every meal.
Aquavit Terrace
Experience: complimentary
Food: casual
Revolutionary in concept and design, this spacious outdoor seating area at the bow of the ship is perfect for having a casual meal al fresco, meeting friends for drinks or reading a book, all while enjoying breathtaking views and basking in the fresh air.
As with your stateroom, the public areas are designed to make the most of the splendid views. Whether from the sun deck, the Lounge or the restaurant, a river cruise provides uninterrupted sightseeing, from the time the morning mist rises from the water to when the setting sun announces the end to another remarkable day.
The Bar
Located in the Lounge, the bar is lively and inviting - a gathering place for guests to view the scenery, have a drink and catch up on the day with friends.
Library
Located in the heart of the Upper deck adjacent to the Aquavit Terrace, the library has comfortable seating and excellent reading light. Their ships’ libraries carry approximately 80 books, in various languages but mostly English, and several games such as chess, backgammon and playing cards. Pick up a magazine or board game and enjoy it in the lounge just steps away.
Onboard Boutique
Forget to bring something? Looking for a magazine or some gift items? The onboard boutique on the main deck has everything you need to make your voyage comfortable and convenient.
The Lounge
The lounge has a baby grand piano, where a pianist plays classical and modern melodies during cocktail hour and sometimes at lunch. The music drifts to and through the Aquavit Terrace -a nice accompaniment on warm, sunny days.
The cruise director hosts a variety of informal evening entertainment in the lounge; from pub trivia nights to the cruise slideshow cum sales pitch, it's all done in a spirit of fun and inclusivity. The lounge is also equipped with large pull-down movie screens and surround-sound for movie nights, and regional performers occasionally come onboard to provide additional entertainment.
Reception
Located on the Middle Deck
Viking Kara Itineraries
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
From £7,790pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
30 Jun 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
From £13,540pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
14 Jul 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
From £7,790pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
28 Jul 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Lyon, Lyon, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Arles, Avignon and Avignon
|
From £6,490pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
25 Aug 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Lyon, Lyon, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Arles, Avignon and Avignon
|
From £8,790pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
08 Sep 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Lyon, Lyon, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Arles, Avignon and Avignon
|
From £16,690pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
22 Sep 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Lyon, Lyon, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Arles, Avignon and Avignon
|
From £5,890pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
20 Oct 24
7 Nights
Rhine Getaway
Rhine Getaway
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Basel |
| Itinerary |
Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Speyer, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel
|
From £3,395pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
03 Nov 24
14 Nights
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Avignon |
| Itinerary |
From £6,890pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
03 Nov 24
7 Nights
Rhine Getaway
Rhine Getaway
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Basel |
| Destination Port | Amsterdam |
| Itinerary |
Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Koblenz, Cologne, Kinderdijk and Amsterdam
|
From £2,095pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
24 Nov 24
7 Nights
Christmas on the Rhine
Christmas on the Rhine
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Amsterdam |
| Destination Port | Basel |
| Itinerary |
From £3,395pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
01 Dec 24
7 Nights
Christmas on the Rhine
Christmas on the Rhine
| Cruise Line | Viking River Cruises |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | Viking Kara |
| Region | Rhine |
| Departure Port | Basel |
| Destination Port | Amsterdam |
| Itinerary |
Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Mannheim, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Koblenz, Cologne, Dordrecht and Amsterdam
|
From £3,395pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Departure Date
08 Dec 24