VikingViking Kara
Christmas on the Rhine
Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 20, 20267 nightsAmsterdam to Basel
Christmas on the Rhine is a 7-night Viking cruise on Viking Kara, sailing Dec 13, 2026 from Amsterdam to Basel. It calls at Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel. The lowest current fare is $3,599 per person for Standard. Taxes & fees included.
- Length
- 7 nights
- Departs
- Dec 13, 2026, Amsterdam
- Returns
- Dec 20, 2026, Basel
- Ports of call
- 7
- Days at sea
- 0
- Ship
- Viking Kara
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Itinerary
- Day 1Dec 13
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Embark
About Amsterdam
The delightfully attractive city of Amsterdam is home to many of the world's great art treasures, and is a major center of the glamorous diamond trade as well.
- Day 2Dec 14
Waal & Merwede (Scenic Cruising)
Scenic cruising
- Day 3Dec 15
Cologne, Germany
- Day 4Dec 16
Koblenz, Germany
- Day 5Dec 17
Mannheim, Germany
- Day 6Dec 18
Strasbourg, France
- Day 7Dec 19
Breisach, Germany
- Day 8Dec 20
Basel, Switzerland
Disembark
Viking Kara
Viking Kara is a Viking river ship that carries up to 190 guests across four decks. Dining includes the Aquavit Terrace, and other spaces are the Herb Garden and Sun Deck. Staterooms range from Explorer Suite and Veranda Suite to Veranda, French Balcony and Standard.
- Year built
- 2014
- Guests
- 190
- Length
- 443
- Decks
- 4
Dining and venues
- Aquavit Terrace
- Restaurant
- Lounge
- Herb Garden
- Library
- Shop
- Sun Deck
Deck plans
Staterooms
Per person, double occupancy
Standard
Standard (150 sq ft)
River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
$3,599
Suite
Explorer Suite (445 sq ft) · Veranda Suite (275 sq ft)
River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
$7,499
French Balcony
French Balcony (135 sq ft)
River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
Veranda
Veranda (205 sq ft)
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
Prices per person, double occupancy, cruise only. Taxes & fees included.
Dates and prices
7 nights, Christmas on the Rhine
On Viking Kara
- Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026Viking KaraFrom $3,799
- Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026Viking Kara · this sailingFrom $3,599
- Nov 28, 2027 – Dec 5, 2027Viking KaraFrom $3,499
- Dec 12, 2027 – Dec 19, 2027Viking KaraFrom $3,499
- Nov 29, 2028 – Dec 6, 2028Viking KaraFrom $3,599
- Dec 13, 2028 – Dec 20, 2028Viking KaraFrom $3,599
Same itinerary on other ships
- Nov 25, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026Viking SigrunFrom $3,499
- Nov 27, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026Viking ManiFrom $3,799
- Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026Viking AlrunaFrom $3,799
- Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026Viking DagurFrom $3,799
- Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026Viking EinarFrom $3,999
- Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026Viking HervorFrom $3,999
- Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026Viking TialfiFrom $3,999
- Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026Viking HakiFrom $3,999
- Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026Viking HlinFrom $3,999
- Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026Viking AnnarFrom $3,999
- Dec 9, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026Viking SigrunFrom $3,999
- Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026Viking ManiFrom $3,799
- Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026Viking AlrunaFrom $3,799
- Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026Viking RotaFrom $3,599
- Dec 17, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026Viking HervorFrom $3,499
- Nov 27, 2027 – Dec 4, 2027Viking RanFrom $7,999
- Nov 28, 2027 – Dec 5, 2027Viking FullaFrom $3,549
- Nov 29, 2027 – Dec 6, 2027Viking SjofnFrom $7,999
- Dec 1, 2027 – Dec 8, 2027Viking EinarFrom $8,299
- Dec 2, 2027 – Dec 9, 2027Viking HervorFrom $3,649
- Dec 2, 2027 – Dec 9, 2027Viking ValiFrom $3,649
- Dec 3, 2027 – Dec 10, 2027Viking EirFrom $3,599
- Dec 3, 2027 – Dec 10, 2027Viking MimirFrom $8,299
- Dec 4, 2027 – Dec 11, 2027Viking TialfiFrom $10,999
- Dec 5, 2027 – Dec 12, 2027Viking HlinFrom $3,499
- Dec 5, 2027 – Dec 12, 2027Viking LagaFrom $3,549
- Dec 6, 2027 – Dec 13, 2027Viking EgdirFrom $3,499
- Dec 6, 2027 – Dec 13, 2027Viking HalogiFrom $3,499
- Dec 7, 2027 – Dec 14, 2027Viking RolfFrom $3,499
- Dec 8, 2027 – Dec 15, 2027Viking SigrunFrom $3,499
- Dec 9, 2027 – Dec 16, 2027Viking GersemiFrom $3,499
- Dec 10, 2027 – Dec 17, 2027Viking ManiFrom $3,499
- Dec 11, 2027 – Dec 18, 2027Viking AlrunaFrom $3,499
- Dec 11, 2027 – Dec 18, 2027Viking RanFrom $3,499
- Dec 12, 2027 – Dec 19, 2027Viking FullaFrom $3,499
- Dec 13, 2027 – Dec 20, 2027Viking SjofnFrom $3,299
- Dec 14, 2027 – Dec 21, 2027Viking GefjonFrom $3,299
- Dec 14, 2027 – Dec 21, 2027Viking SigynFrom $3,299
- Dec 15, 2027 – Dec 22, 2027Viking EinarFrom $3,299
- Dec 16, 2027 – Dec 23, 2027Viking HervorFrom $3,299
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Questions about Christmas on the Rhine on Viking Kara
How much does the Christmas on the Rhine cruise on Viking Kara cost?
Fares start at $3,599 per person (Standard). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Standard $3,599 and Suite $7,499. Taxes & fees included.
Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?
Departs Amsterdam and ends in Basel. Ports: Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Breisach and Basel.
What is included in the fare?
Taxes & fees included.
What is the cheapest date for this cruise?
Of 46 dates with a current fare, Dec 13, 2027 on Viking Sjofn is lowest at $3,299 per person.
How do I book this cruise?
Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.