Viking Kara

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 sailing onboard a Viking Kara river cruise. Part of Viking’s Longship® fleet, Viking Kara’s name was inspired by the Valkyrie and Swan Maiden, whose rumored to grant wishes to those who can capture her. Taking you along the robust Rhine, Viking Kara will provide you with endless opportunities to take in new experiences. Inclusive of meals, excursions, and onboard enrichment, Viking Kara is just what you need for a hassle-free European getaway.

Shore Excursions

When sailing onboard Viking Kara in 2020, you’ll get to spend 8 days touring 4 different countries. You’ll also have the chance to take 6 complimentary excursions in Switzerland, Germany, France, and The Netherlands. You’ll discover incredible landscapes and remarkable wonders as you wander through each port with a local English-speaking guide. Every tour will bring you authentic insights and a uniquely immersive experience. Every guest receives use of complimentary headsets so you won’t miss a second of interesting information! Complimentary 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 you can enjoy more for less. Each cruise includes complimentary beverages for lunch and dinner, complimentary shore excursions, complimentary onboard enrichment programming, and more! On top of all that, Viking Kara 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 staterooms have a river-view. You can choose to book a room with a window, a French balcony, or a full-size veranda, which is a rare feature onboard most river cruise ships. With such wonderful accommodations with a view, you’ll never have to worry about feeling cooped up!

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 are soups are made fresh, crisp, and creamy to your satisfaction. Dining a few times on the Aquavit Terrace is a must, so you can 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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