Bobcats on the Rhine: Europe Is Calling!

Pack your green and white and get ready to cruise your way down the Rhine! Join fellow Ohio University alumni aboard the Viking Kara for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe on the Viking Kara Rhine Getaway, departing August 8, 2027.

Imagine waking each morning to a new European landscape outside your window. Along the way, discover storybook castles perched above the Rhine, historic cities and medieval towns, the vineyards and villages of Germany, the cultural crossroads of Alsace, and the iconic canals and windmills of the Netherlands. Viking’s Rhine Getaway travels through four countries in eight days, including the spectacular castle-lined Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

But this isn’t just another Rhine River cruise. We’re making it a Bobcat adventure.

In addition to Viking’s included sightseeing, we’re planning private experiences exclusively for our Ohio University group, giving you even more opportunities to eat, drink and explore together. Think local breweries, regional specialties, canal cruising, hidden corners of historic cities, and raising a glass with fellow Bobcats somewhere along the Rhine. 🍺🐾

And because you’ll be traveling with other OHIO alumni, the people you meet may become as memorable as the places you visit. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends, traveling with family or meeting fellow Bobcats for the first time, this is your invitation to experience Europe with a group that already has something in common.

The Rhine is waiting. Grab your passport, bring your Bobcat spirit, and join us aboard the Viking Kara!

August 8 | Viking Kara | Rhine Getaway | Ohio University Alumni

Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat. Even on the Rhine.

Pricing Starts at $2,824/pp

Deposit of $25/pp required to reserve room

Final Payment due 11/19/2026

What's Included?

• 8-day cruise visiting 4 countries with a river-view stateroom
• 6 guided tours • Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• All onboard meals including regional specialties
• Culture Curriculum: Destination Performances & concerts; attend lectures on Germany’s current affairs & Rhine River cruising; learn how to make Alsatian flammkuchen
• Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
• Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
• Port taxes & fees

What's Not Included?

• Airfare
• Pre or Post Cruise Extensions
• Optional Excursions