Viking Kara
ClassRiver Cruise | Flag stateSwitzerland |
Maiden Voyage Date2014 | Cruise Age10 |
Cruise LineViking Cruises | Category- |
Ship statistics
Gross Tonnage5,000t | Deck Levels4 | Crew-to-Passenger Ratio- |
Length135m/443ft | Decks with cabins3 | Passengers-to-space ratio- |
Width29m/95ft | Cabins95 | Ice Class- |
Passengers190 | Displacement- | Inflatable boat- |
Current position
Call signHE7477 | Draught of a vessel1.7 | Bow heading300 |
IMO | Lat51°13'38.5"N | Lon6°44'21.0"E |
MMSI269057477 | Nav statusUnderway (Engine Driven) | |
Voyage itinerary
| Date | Product name | Port | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-23 | 7 Nights | Viking Kara | Amsterdam-Basel | Amsterdam | $2199 |
| 2025-03-30 | 7 Nights | Viking Kara | Basel-Amsterdam | Basel | $1999 |
| 2025-11-30 | 7 Nights | Viking Kara | Amsterdam-Basel | Amsterdam | $2999 |
| 2025-12-07 | 7 Nights | Viking Kara | Basel-Amsterdam | Basel | $3499 |
Deck plans
There are 4 floors
Preview
DECK 1
Preview
DECK 2
Preview
DECK 3
Preview
DECK 4
Cabin information
Introduction
Standard Stateroom (E, F)
Code E
Deck 1
French Terrace
Introduction
Standard Stateroom (E, F)
Code F
Deck 1
French Terrace
Gourmet restaurant
Introduction
The Restaurant
Deck 2
Recreational facilities
Introduction
Guest Services
Deck 2
Introduction
Shop
Deck 2
Introduction
Aquavit Terrace®
Deck 3
Introduction
The Lounge
Deck 3
Introduction
The Library
Deck 3
Introduction
Sun Deck
Deck 4
Introduction
Walking Track
Deck 4
Introduction
Herb Garden
Deck 4
Introduction to the cruise
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 Features
95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)
All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
Library & onboard shop
Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Laundry service
Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
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 Features
95 comfortable outside staterooms (25 Standard Staterooms, 22 French Balcony Staterooms, 39 Veranda Staterooms, 7 Veranda Suites, 2 Explorer Suites)
All suites feature two full-size rooms with a veranda off the living room & a French balcony in the bedroom
Sun Deck with 360-degree views & shaded sitting area; organic herb garden & solar panels; putting green & walking track
Aquavit Terrace & Lounge, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area at the bow of the ship for al fresco dining
Lounge & Bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views
Library & onboard shop
Elevator from Middle to Upper Deck only; no elevator access for categories E & F
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
Laundry service
Ecologically friendly hybrid engines producing less vibrations for a smoother ride
Flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring a selection of live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
