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  • Accommodation aboard Viking Mississippi with 13 stateroom categories
  • Balcony staterooms and suites with a separate sitting area
  • Stops in Memphis, Tennessee, including two days ashore
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$25,995 pp twin share
14 nights
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14 Nights

A 14-night Viking river cruise sailing the Mississippi from Louisville, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana

  • 14-night Viking river cruise from Louisville to New Orleans
  • Visits to 12 destinations along the Mississippi River
  • Scenic cruising on the Lower Mississippi

Trip Details

Departs
Tue 26 Oct 2027
Returns
Tue 9 Nov 2027
Embarks
New Orleans, Louisiana
Disembarks
Louisville, Kentucky
Ship
Viking Mississippi
Operator
Viking Cruises

14-night Viking river cruise from Louisville, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana aboard Viking Mississippi.

Along the way you'll visit Louisville, Kentucky, Owensboro, Kentucky, Henderson, Kentucky, Paducah, Kentucky, Memphis, Tennessee, Greenville, Mississippi, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Natchez, Mississippi, St Francisville, Louisiana and Baton Rouge, Lousiana and more.

You'll sail aboard the Viking river ship Viking Mississippi.

Life in transit

Viking Mississippi

Viking Mississippi
Details · Viking
Viking Mississippi

Viking Mississippi is Viking's all-veranda ship for the Mississippi, sailing America's heartland between New Orleans and St. Paul.

Guests
386
Length
137 m
Launched
2022
Staterooms
193
Decks
5
Deck plans
5
Viking Mississippi · Deck plans

Deck 5

Viking Mississippi — Deck 5 deck plan

Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    New Orleans, Louisiana

    Tue 26 Oct
    Port call at New Orleans, Louisiana (arrive 06:00, depart 20:00).
  2. 2

    Darrow, Louisiana

    Wed 27 Oct
    Port call at Darrow, Louisiana.
  3. 3

    St Francisville, Louisiana

    Thu 28 Oct
    Port call at St Francisville, Louisiana.
  4. 4

    Natchez, Mississippi

    Fri 29 Oct
    Port call at Natchez, Mississippi.
  5. 5

    Vicksburg, Mississippi

    Sat 30 Oct
    Port call at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
  6. 6

    Greenville, Mississippi

    Sun 31 Oct
    Port call at Greenville, Mississippi.
  7. 7

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi

    Mon 1 Nov
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi.
  8. 8

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Tue 2 Nov
    Port call at Memphis, Tennessee (arrive 04:00, depart 20:00).
  9. 9

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Wed 3 Nov
    Port call at Memphis, Tennessee.
  10. 10

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi

    Thu 4 Nov
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi.
  11. 11

    Paducah, Kentucky

    Fri 5 Nov
    Port call at Paducah, Kentucky.
  12. 12

    Henderson, Kentucky

    Sat 6 Nov
    Port call at Henderson, Kentucky.
  13. 13

    Owensboro, Kentucky

    Sun 7 Nov
    Port call at Owensboro, Kentucky.
  14. 14

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Mon 8 Nov
    Port call at Louisville, Kentucky.
  15. 15

    Louisville, Kentucky

    Tue 9 Nov
    Port call at Louisville, Kentucky.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 14 nights aboard the Viking river ship Viking Mississippi
  • Visits to 12 destinations, including Louisville, Kentucky, Owensboro, Kentucky, Henderson, Kentucky, Paducah, Kentucky and Memphis, Tennessee and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the Viking river ship Viking Mississippi.

Choose from 13 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.

Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 15 days and 14 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 01 Jun 2027 and 23 Nov 2027, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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