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21-night Mississippi River Odyssey Cruise

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Viking Mississippi
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  • Viking Cruises: Viking Mississippi
  • |
  • July 18, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    New Orleans
    | Sat Jul 18, 2026
    | Depart 7:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    Darrow
    | Sun Jul 19, 2026
  3. Day 3
    St. Francisville
    | Mon Jul 20, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Natchez
    | Tue Jul 21, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Vicksburg
    | Wed Jul 22, 2026
  6. Day 6
    Greenville
    | Thu Jul 23, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Mississippi River Cruising
    | Fri Jul 24, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Memphis
    | Sat Jul 25, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Memphis
    | Sun Jul 26, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Mississippi River Cruising
    | Mon Jul 27, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Paducah
    | Tue Jul 28, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Cape Girardeau
    | Wed Jul 29, 2026
  13. Day 13
    St. Louis
    | Thu Jul 30, 2026
  14. Day 14
    St. Louis
    | Fri Jul 31, 2026
  15. Day 15
    St. Louis (Alton)
    | Sat Aug 1, 2026
    | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  16. Day 16
    Hannibal
    | Sun Aug 2, 2026
  17. Day 17
    Burlington
    | Mon Aug 3, 2026
  18. Day 18
    Quad Cities, Iowa
    | Tue Aug 4, 2026
  19. Day 19
    Dubuque
    | Wed Aug 5, 2026
  20. Day 20
    La Crosse
    | Thu Aug 6, 2026
  21. Day 21
    Red Wing
    | Fri Aug 7, 2026
  22. Day 22
    St. Paul
    | Sat Aug 8, 2026
    | Arrive 6:00 AM
Itinerary map
New Orleans/St. Paul
Sailing Features
  • 21 Nights
  • Jul 18, 2026 / Aug 8, 2026
  • New Orleans
  • St. Paul
  • Viking Mississippi

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
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Suite
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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 268 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Security safe. Hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 268 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Security safe. Hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 268 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Security safe. Hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket.

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 268 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration), luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily). Security safe. Hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket.

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French Balcony Stateroom

Stateroom Size: 301 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket. This stateroom is wheelchair accessible.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 336 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services. Welcome bottle of champagne. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket.

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Penthouse Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 336 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily); security safe; hair dryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers. Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services. Welcome bottle of champagne. In-suite binoculars, coffee brewer & traditional Marius-weave blanket.

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Veranda Stateroom

Size including private veranda: 268 sq ft. Features: King-size Viking Explorer Bed (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand. 110/120 volt US-standard outlets with USB ports. Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks; security safe; hairdryer. Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor & anti-fog mirror. Premium Freyja® toiletries; plush robes & slippers. Purified water refilled daily. Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping. 24-hour room service. Spacious closet & drawers.

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Viking Mississippi cruise ship

Viking Cruises:   Viking Mississippi

Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by the award-winning Viking Longships® and ocean ships and will feature clean Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but that have been reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows, and comfortable amenities will make it the first truly modern cruise ship in the region.
  • Built Year:
    2022
  • Ship Length:
    450 ft (137.2 m)
  • Beam:
    75 ft (22.9 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    386
  • Number of Crew:
    148
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    4
  • Pool:
    Yes
  • Bars / Lounges:
    2
  • Number of Staterooms:
    193
  • Number of Suites:
    33

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