ESExplorer Suite
445 sq ft including a wraparound veranda; separate living room and bedroom with a French balcony.
Decks: 3
Viking Kari
Sails from Paris, France · Fly into CDG
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About Viking Kari
Viking Kari is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship of the Seine Longship class, in service since 2020. She measures 2,800 gross tons and carries 168 guests with a crew of 46. She sails Seine itineraries. We rate her 3.8 out of 5.
Viking Kari is one of six 168-guest Longships Viking built for the Seine, and it entered service in 2020. Kari, its namesake, is the Norse god of the north wind. Viking's 2026-2027 calendar has it mostly on Paris & the Heart of Normandy, a round trip from Paris down the Seine toward the Normandy beaches. Its schedule also includes the Seine leg of France's Finest and Christmastime in Paris & Normandy. It is a shorter Longship variant, 125 meters long with 84 staterooms, and keeps the Aquavit Terrace and a sun deck with a walking track and solar panels.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 168
- Crew 46 · 1:3.7
- Entered service
- 2020
- Length
- 125 m
- Shorter than 77% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Viking Kari is smaller than 94% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 70%. At 16.7 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 86% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5+0.7, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 2/5, fleet average 2.2
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Viking River Cruises fleet average across 86 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Seine Longship class
Viking Kari is one of 6 Seine Longship class ships. Viking Fjolvar (2026), Viking Nerthus (2025), Viking Fjorgyn (2020), Viking Radgrid (2020) and Viking Skaga (2020) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Kari this ship | 2020 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Viking Fjolvar | 2026 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Nerthus | 2025 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Viking Fjorgyn | 2020 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Viking Radgrid | 2020 | 3.8/5 | |||
| Viking Skaga | 2020 | 3.8/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Publisher-linked Seine Longship layout · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
All decks
Publisher-linked Seine Longship layout · bow to the right
84 cabins mapped in this edition. Hover, focus or tap a cabin for its grade and details.
Start with cabin-sandwiched Middle Deck sections · Check public-area transitions and lower-deck windows
On this deck: Sun Deck · walking track and seating
On this deck: Upper Deck · accommodation, library, lounge, bar and Aquavit Terrace
On this deck: Middle Deck · accommodation, Guest Services, shop and restaurant
On this deck: Main Deck · water-level accommodation
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF
Cabin grades
Compare every grade in this plan edition. Cabins within a grade can differ in layout and balcony size.
AAVeranda Suite
275 sq ft including a veranda off the separate living room; bedroom has a French balcony.
Decks: 3
AVeranda Stateroom
205 sq ft including a full-size private veranda reached through a sliding glass door.
Decks: 3
BVeranda Stateroom
205 sq ft including a full-size private veranda reached through a sliding glass door.
Decks: 2
CFrench Balcony Stateroom
135 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door; no outdoor sitting balcony.
Decks: 3
DFrench Balcony Stateroom
135 sq ft with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door; no outdoor sitting balcony.
Decks: 2
EStandard Stateroom
150 sq ft with a half-height window on the Main Deck. Elevator access does not extend to this deck.
Decks: 1
FStandard Stateroom
150 sq ft with a half-height window on the Main Deck. Elevator access does not extend to this deck.
Decks: 1
Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Middle Deck (Deck 2), away from restaurant access
Start with cabin-sandwiched Middle Deck sections
Compare the exact cabin with accommodation on the Main and Upper decks. Choose a section away from lift/stair lobbies and public-area entrances.
Why we flag this
The published design shows accommodation on three levels; only the vertically overlapping cabin sections meet the cabin-sandwiched criterion. This is a shortlist, not a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Upper Deck (Deck 3) beneath occupied Sun Deck areas
Check Upper Deck cabins below outdoor activity
Compare the cabin with the walking track and seating overhead. Furniture setup and outdoor activity are possible considerations; check the exact footprint.
Why we flag this
The published Sun Deck diagram shows these facilities above portions of the Upper Deck cabin area. This is proximity evidence, not a confirmed complaint. Check the source plan.
Middle/Upper Deck public entrances and Main Deck water-level rooms
Check public-area transitions and lower-deck windows
Check corridor distance to the restaurant, Guest Services and lounge/bar. For a Main Deck room, confirm window size and stair/lift access before choosing on price alone.
Why we flag this
The plan places public venues next to accommodation on the Middle and Upper decks and explicitly labels smaller windows for water-level Main Deck rooms. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Publisher PDF linked by this ship’s official page, individually verified on 21 October 2026. Design: Seine Longship. Viking publishes this same representative design for 6 catalogue ships; it is not substituted from an unrelated regional fleet. Named decks are numbered from the lowest illustrated deck upward in this viewer; see the deck labels and original PDF.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Where she sails
Home port: Paris, France.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Kari sails from Paris, France. The airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), with 21 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Air France Lounge (2E, Hall L)CDG Terminal 2E4.9 ★
- Air France La Première LoungeCDG Terminal 2E4.8 ★
- Qatar Airways Premium LoungeCDG Terminal 14.8 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Viking Kari?
Viking Kari is operated by Viking River Cruises and belongs to its Seine Longship class.
What are Viking Kari's sister ships?
Viking Kari is one of 6 Seine Longship class ships. Viking Fjolvar (2026), Viking Nerthus (2025), Viking Fjorgyn (2020), Viking Radgrid (2020) and Viking Skaga (2020) are in service.
How big is Viking Kari?
Viking Kari measures 2,800 gross tons and 125 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How does Viking Kari compare in size with other cruise ships?
Viking Kari is smaller than 94% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 70%. At 16.7 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 86% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Viking Kari feel?
Viking Kari has a passenger space ratio of 16.7: 2,800 gross tons for 168 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Kari feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Kari carry?
Viking Kari carries 168 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 46 (about 3.7 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Kari enter service?
Viking Kari entered service in 2020.
Where does Viking Kari sail?
Viking Kari sails Seine itineraries. Her home port is Paris, France.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Kari?
Viking Kari sails from Paris, France. Fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which has 21 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Kari?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Kari; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Viking Kari rated?
Cruises Frog rates Viking Kari 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (2/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Viking Kari?
For the “Publisher-linked Seine Longship layout” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Middle Deck (Deck 2), away from restaurant access: Compare the exact cabin with accommodation on the Main and Upper decks. Choose a section away from lift/stair lobbies and public-area entrances. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Viking Kari?
For the “Publisher-linked Seine Longship layout” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Upper Deck (Deck 3) beneath occupied Sun Deck areas: Compare the cabin with the walking track and seating overhead. Furniture setup and outdoor activity are possible considerations; check the exact footprint. Middle/Upper Deck public entrances and Main Deck water-level rooms: Check corridor distance to the restaurant, Guest Services and lounge/bar. For a Main Deck room, confirm window size and stair/lift access before choosing on price alone. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Viking Kari deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Publisher-linked Seine Longship layout”, reviewed 2026-10-21. Confirm cabin details, vessel-specific differences and any sailing-date changes with Viking. No exact validity window is supplied. Cabin notes describe published spatial relationships, not measured noise or guaranteed quiet.
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