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Viking Kara
Mountainous skies. Endless meadows. Thick forests. Historic towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites. This is just a taste of what you will get when taking a Viking Kara river cruise through Europe. Part of Viking River Cruises' Longship® fleet, this ship's name was inspired by the Valkyrie and Swan Maiden, rumored to grant wishes to those who can capture her. Taking you along the robust Rhine, Viking Kara gives you endless opportunities to take in new experiences. Inclusive of meals, excursions, and onboard enrichment, she is just what you need for a hassle-free European getaway.
Shore Excursions
When sailing onboard Viking Kara, you can spend 8 to 15 days touring four different countries. You also have the chance to enjoy 6 to 14 complimentary excursions in Switzerland, Germany, France, and The Netherlands. You can discover incredible landscapes and wonders as you wander through each port with a local English-speaking guide. Every tour brings you authentic insights and a uniquely immersive experience. Every guest receives complimentary headsets so you won’t miss a second of interesting information! Free enrichment activities such as destination-focused music, lectures, and more are available for onboard evening entertainment.
Dining Options
Every meal served onboard Viking Kara is a gourmet adventure. Mornings begin with fresh coffee and a traditional hot and cold breakfast menu. Lunch onboard often consists of soups, salads, and a small entrée choice. Dinner is the real highlight of dining onboard, with a multicourse sit-down meal served in the main dining room. Dinners are reflective of the region’s cuisine, taking your senses on a culinary expedition from start to finish. Light buffets are served on the Aquavit Terrace for lunch and dinner if you prefer to dine al fresco. Complimentary wines, beers, and sodas are included with lunch and dinner, so you never have to pay extra to have a drink with your meal.
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Ship Highlights
Inclusive Value
Viking Kara is an inclusive value so that you can enjoy more for less. Each cruise includes complimentary beverages for lunch and dinner, free shore excursions, onboard enrichment programming, and more! On top of all that, she is an intimate river ship, meaning you’ll get more personalized service and quickly get to know your shipmates. Some of the other amenities included in your fare are:
One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call, including UNESCO site visits;
Free Wi-Fi;
Various onboard enrichment activities;
Beer, wine, and soft drinks poured at lunch and dinner;
Specialty coffees, teas, and bottled water all day;
Port taxes and fees;
Complimentary ground transfers when you purchase Viking Air.
Also, all accommodations have a river view. You can book a room with a window, a French balcony, or a full-size veranda, a rare feature on most river cruise ships. With such wonderful accommodations with a view, you’ll never have to worry about feeling cooped up on your Viking Kara cruise!
Fine Dining
The cuisine onboard Viking Kara may be just some of the best you’ve ever tasted. Viking’s passionate chefs source ingredients from in-port whenever possible and handcraft authentic dishes for you to try. The flavors are especially apparent during dinner when you have the chance to try foods traditionally favored by locals. For example, a sailing to Germany may result in a dinner consisting of spaetzle, pork schnitzel, and black forest cake. Even traditional items such as salads and soups are made fresh, crisp, and creamy to your satisfaction. Dining a few times on the Aquavit Terrace is a must to enjoy the fresh flavors while surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
The Viking Way
“The Viking Way” takes your onshore experience from great to incredible. Complimentary excursions include exciting opportunities, such as visiting a cuckoo clock-making workshop or learning the makings of Black Forest Cake. If you want to go one step deeper, consider adding on a for-fee excursion, which will truly immerse you in local culture, bringing you behind the scenes and places you otherwise couldn’t access. For example, a paid excursion in Germany might bring you all the way to the roof of a cathedral, and in The Netherlands, it might get you a private windmill tour! The possibilities for expanding your mind are endless!
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Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, is subject to change, and may not reflect the most recent pricing (as pricing gets updated throughout the day). Prices include Required Cruise Fees & Expenses, as well as Government Taxes & Fees. Prices may not reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to the Category selection step of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest offers.
Ports
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Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.
All stateroom types
All Viking Kara staterooms and suites include:
River views.
110/220 volt outlets and USB ports.
Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Bottled water replenished daily.
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system.
Hotel-style bed with optional twin-bed configuration.
Luxury linens and pillows.
Individual climate control.
Refrigerator.
Security safe.
Hair dryer.
Private bathroom with a shower.
Heated bathroom floors and an anti-fog mirror.
Premium Freyja® toiletries.
Plush robes and slippers.
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping.
Suites
If you’re a traveler who wants the best of the best, then booking a Suite aboard Viking Kara is the way to go. From the most living and storage space to extra perks, larger bathrooms, and faster, more personalized service, Suites have everything you need for an unforgettable experience. These suites are some of the largest found on the European waterways! They are an especially great value during longer cruises when you can enjoy the space and amenities for longer, including:
Enhance your river cruise even further by booking an Explorer Suite aboard Viking Kara. Only two are available for booking. These are the largest suites, measuring 445 sq. ft. Features include:
Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
Suite access at 12 p.m.;
Private wraparound balcony;
French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
Two flat-screen TVs with infotainment system;
Spacious private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
Plush robes and slippers;
Welcome champagne;
Mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily);
Daily fruit plate;
Binoculars;
Personal coffee machine with premium coffee and tea selections;
Silver Spirits beverage package included;
Private arrival/departure transfer in destination;
Complimentary laundry and shoe shine services;
Complimentary in-room breakfast service;
Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US and CA only), and more.
Live luxuriously on the river in a spacious Veranda Suite on a Viking Kara cruise. These accommodations feature:
Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
Suite access at 12 p.m.;
Full-sized balcony off the living room;
French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door;
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
Two flat-screen TVs with infotainment system;
Spacious private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
Plush robes and slippers;
Welcome champagne;
Mini-bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks (replenished daily);
Daily fruit plate;
Binoculars;
Complimentary laundry and shoe shine services;
Complimentary Viking Air Plus (US and CA only), and more.
Balcony
Balcony staterooms are more expensive than Oceanviews, but provide a much more elevated experience. In some cases (depending on the ship and category) you’ll get extra living and storage space, plus amenities that may not fit in smaller accommodations. Balcony staterooms are perfect for travelers who wish to spend a decent amount of time relaxing in privacy. Balconies bring you closer to the passing scenery and wildlife, providing an up close and personal view.
They also tend to be closer to public areas, which means you won’t need to go far to change or drop something to your room.
French Balcony Staterooms are spacious balcony accommodations onboard Viking Kara, featuring:
Embarkation at 12 p.m.;
Stateroom access at 3 p.m.;
French balcony with a floor-to-ceiling sliding door;
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (can convert to twins) with luxury linens and pillows;
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system;
Private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, heated floors, an anti-fog mirror, and a hair dryer;
Plush robes and slippers (upon request);
Bottled water replenished daily;
Stateroom steward and twice-daily housekeeping, and more.
Oceanview
For a budget-friendly stateroom that still provides a view of the outside, you might consider booking an Oceanview stateroom. These staterooms are generally similar in size to balcony staterooms.
Viking Kara has 95 staterooms in 8 booking categories, grouped into three types: Suites, Balcony and Oceanview. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.
Which staterooms on Viking Kara have a balcony?
48 staterooms on Viking Kara have a private balcony. Every stateroom in the Suites and Balcony types has one.
How many decks does Viking Kara have?
Viking Kara has 4 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 4. Staterooms are on decks 1 to 3.
What dining times does Viking Kara offer?
Viking Kara offers Open dining in its main dining room.
What kind of electrical outlets are in the staterooms on Viking Kara?
The cruise line lists the stateroom power as 110/220 AC. That includes the 110-volt power used in the United States.
Where is Viking Kara registered?
Viking Kara sails under the flag of Switzerland.
Photos provided are not guaranteed to
accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject
to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed.
Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.
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