Viking Mississippi River Cruises
Viking brought its European river formula to America with one purpose-built ship.
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Viking Mississippi is Viking’s only ship on American rivers, built for the Mississippi in a clean, Scandinavian style familiar to anyone who has sailed with Viking in Europe. It carries 386 guests in 193 staterooms, all facing outward, with Explorer Suites at the top end offering wraparound verandas.
Lower Mississippi
About 8 days between New Orleans and Memphis: plantation houses, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Vicksburg.
Upper Mississippi
About 8 days between St. Louis and St. Paul: bluffs, Hannibal and small river towns.
The whole river
About three weeks between New Orleans and St. Paul.
New for 2027
A 15-day New Orleans–Louisville voyage adding the Ohio River.
What the Fare Includes
- One shore excursion in each port.
- All meals on board.
- Beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
- Port charges and government taxes.
- Premium spirits and wines through an optional Silver Spirits package.
Viking does not carry children under 18, so the atmosphere is adult. Compare it with the alternative on American Cruise Lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Viking Mississippi embark?
Depending on the itinerary, in New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis or St. Paul (for the Twin Cities), and in Louisville on the new 2027 Ohio River voyage.
Is Viking Mississippi suitable for travelers with limited mobility?
Ask about accessible staterooms and the walking involved on each excursion; riverbanks and some historic sites have uneven ground.
How many guests does Viking Mississippi carry?
386 guests in 193 all-outside staterooms.
What is new for Viking on U.S. rivers in 2027?
Viking has announced new 2027 itineraries including a 15-day sailing between New Orleans and Louisville that adds the Ohio River.
Who Viking Mississippi Suits
- Viking’s European river guests who know the style and want an American river.
- Adults traveling without children, since Viking does not carry guests under 18.
- Travelers who like a larger ship’s choice of lounges and dining while keeping a river-cruise pace.
- History and music lovers, with excursions to Civil War sites, plantation houses and the music cities.
Choosing a Stateroom
Every stateroom on Viking Mississippi faces outward, so the main choices are size and outdoor space. Entry-level rooms have views through large windows, mid-range categories add verandas, and the Explorer Suites at the top have wraparound verandas and the most space. Higher categories also tend to sell first, especially on spring and autumn departures. Ask our advisors to show you the deck plan and to compare a veranda room with a suite for your dates; the difference in fare, and in what each includes, is easier to judge side by side.
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