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Cruise · Viking Cruises · 21 nights

Mississippi River Odyssey

  • 21 nights aboard Viking Mississippi with private balcony staterooms
  • Visits to 18 destinations with guided exploration of each port
  • Accommodation in choice of 13 stateroom categories including suites
From
$28,995 pp twin share
21 nights
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When & how much

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4 departures

  1. Tue 6 Jul 2027 → Tue 27 Jul 2027 21 nights · New Orleans, Louisiana → St Paul, Minnesota · Viking Mississippi Balcony $29,795 Suite $38,895 from $28,995 pp twin share Enquire
  2. Tue 10 Aug 2027 → Tue 31 Aug 2027 21 nights · New Orleans, Louisiana → St Paul, Minnesota · Viking Mississippi Balcony $27,595 Suite $37,195 from $27,595 pp twin share Select
  3. Tue 11 Jul 2028 → Tue 1 Aug 2028 21 nights · New Orleans, Louisiana → St Paul, Minnesota · Viking Mississippi Balcony $28,995 Suite $37,995 from $28,295 pp twin share Select
  4. Tue 15 Aug 2028 → Tue 5 Sep 2028 21 nights · New Orleans, Louisiana → St Paul, Minnesota · Viking Mississippi Balcony $28,295 Suite $38,295 from $28,295 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
21 Nights

A 21-night river cruise from New Orleans to St Paul visiting 18 destinations along the Mississippi

  • Cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana to St Paul, Minnesota
  • Visit 18 destinations including Natchez, Vicksburg, Memphis and St Louis
  • Scenic sailing past Lower and Upper Mississippi River landscapes

Trip Details

Departs
Tue 6 Jul 2027
Returns
Tue 27 Jul 2027
Embarks
New Orleans, Louisiana
Disembarks
St Paul, Minnesota
Ship
Viking Mississippi
Operator
Viking Cruises

21-night Viking river cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana to St Paul, Minnesota aboard Viking Mississippi.

Along the way you'll visit New Orleans, Louisiana, Darrow, Louisiana, St Francisville, Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Greenville, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee, Paducah, Kentucky, Cape Girardeau, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri 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 6 Jul
    Port call at New Orleans, Louisiana (arrive 06:00, depart 19:00).
  2. 2

    Darrow, Louisiana

    Wed 7 Jul
    Port call at Darrow, Louisiana.
  3. 3

    St Francisville, Louisiana

    Thu 8 Jul
    Port call at St Francisville, Louisiana.
  4. 4

    Natchez, Mississippi

    Fri 9 Jul
    Port call at Natchez, Mississippi.
  5. 5

    Vicksburg, Mississippi

    Sat 10 Jul
    Port call at Vicksburg, Mississippi.
  6. 6

    Greenville, Mississippi

    Sun 11 Jul
    Port call at Greenville, Mississippi.
  7. 7

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi

    Mon 12 Jul
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi.
  8. 8

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Tue 13 Jul
    Port call at Memphis, Tennessee.
  9. 9

    Memphis, Tennessee

    Wed 14 Jul
    Port call at Memphis, Tennessee.
  10. 10

    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Upper Mississippi

    Thu 15 Jul
    Scenic cruising Scenic Sailing: Upper Mississippi.
  11. 11

    Paducah, Kentucky

    Fri 16 Jul
    Port call at Paducah, Kentucky.
  12. 12

    Cape Girardeau, Missouri

    Sat 17 Jul
    Port call at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
  13. 13

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Sun 18 Jul
    Port call at St. Louis, Missouri.
  14. 14

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Mon 19 Jul
    Port call at St. Louis, Missouri.
  15. 15

    St. Louis, Missouri (Alton)

    Tue 20 Jul
    Port call at St. Louis, Missouri (Alton) (arrive 07:00, depart 17:00).
  16. 16

    Hannibal, Missouri

    Wed 21 Jul
    Port call at Hannibal, Missouri.
  17. 17

    Burlington, Iowa

    Thu 22 Jul
    Port call at Burlington, Iowa.
  18. 18

    Quad Cities, Iowa

    Fri 23 Jul
    Port call at Quad Cities, Iowa.
  19. 19

    Dubuque, Iowa

    Sat 24 Jul
    Port call at Dubuque, Iowa.
  20. 20

    La Crosse, Wisconsin

    Sun 25 Jul
    Port call at La Crosse, Wisconsin.
  21. 21

    Red Wing, Minnesota

    Mon 26 Jul
    Port call at Red Wing, Minnesota.
  22. 22

    St Paul, Minnesota

    Tue 27 Jul
    Port call at St Paul, Minnesota (arrive 06:00, depart 22:00).
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 21 nights aboard the Viking river ship Viking Mississippi
  • Visits to 18 destinations, including New Orleans, Louisiana, Darrow, Louisiana, St Francisville, Louisiana, Natchez, Mississippi and Vicksburg, Mississippi and more
  • Scenic cruising past Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi and Scenic Sailing: Upper 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.

Viking Mississippi – public space
Viking Mississippi – public space
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 22 days and 21 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 06 Jul 2027 and 05 Sep 2028, 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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