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Viking Kara
Viking Kara is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Longship class, in service since 2014. She measures 3,138 gross tons and carries 190 guests with a crew of 53. She sails Rhine itineraries.
About Viking Kara
Viking Kara is a 190-guest Viking Longship, one of the 135-meter sister ships that make up most of Viking's European river fleet, and it entered service in 2014. Kara, the namesake, is a Valkyrie whose name probably means "the wild, stormy one." For 2026 and 2027 Viking schedules it mainly on the Rhine Getaway between Basel and Amsterdam. Its schedule also includes the Rhine leg of Lyon, Provence & the Rhineland, and Christmas on the Rhine market cruises. The square-bowed design fits three full passenger decks under a sun deck with an herb garden, a putting green and a walking track.
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Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Basel, Switzerland.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Kara sails from Basel, Switzerland. The airport is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Basel, SwitzerlandQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Kara?
Viking Kara is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Longship class.
How big is Viking Kara?
Viking Kara measures 3,138 gross tons and 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How crowded does Viking Kara feel?
Viking Kara has a passenger space ratio of 16.5: 3,138 gross tons for 190 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Kara feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Kara carry?
Viking Kara carries 190 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 53 (about 3.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Kara enter service?
Viking Kara entered service in 2014.
Where does Viking Kara sail?
Viking Kara sails Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Basel, Switzerland.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Kara?
Viking Kara sails from Basel, Switzerland. Fly into EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Kara?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Kara; this page links to Deck plans.
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