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Cruise Information

TRIP OVERVIEW
Your Viking Cruise includes one shore excursion in each port of call (excluding embarkation and disembarkation ports), and there are many optional excursions in most ports that will allow you to customize your journey. A full list of available shore excursions is provided to each guest well in advance of each cruise.
 

What’s included:
One complimentary short excursion in every port of call
Free Wi-Fi
Beer, wine and soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner
24-hour specialty coffees, teas and bottled water
Port taxes and fee
Visits to UNESCO sites
Enrichment lectures and Destination Performances
Cultural Curriculum
Means including regional specialties
Most al fresco dining on the rivers
Walking track and sports deck
24 – hour guest services
Welcome cocktails and farewell dinner
Curated Library
 

All state rooms include:
Outside staterooms with river view
Bottled Water replenished daily
Voltage: 220V and 110V plus USB ports
Queen size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin bed configuration
All Upper and Middle Desk Staterooms have a full veranda or French Balcony
Private bathroom with shower, heated floor and anti-fog mirror
40” or 42” flat screen TV with infotainment system
Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer and individual climate control
 

Pricing per person based on double occupancy:
Veranda  – prices starting at $3,999 per person based on double occupancy
French Balcony – prices starting at $3,999 per person based on double occupancy
Penthouse Veranda– prices starting at $4,999 per person based on double occupancy 
Explorer Suite – prices starting at $7,999 per person based on double occupancy
 

Available dates for 2023: December 9th, December 16th, December 23rd and December 30th 

 

Rates are per person, cruise only. Air, insurance and transfers are additional. Government fees and taxes are included and fuel charge may be additional per person. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Not responsible for publishing/printing errors.
 

MEMBERSHIP CREDITS CANNOT BE USED FOR THIS VACATION 

 

Itineraries are subject to change; port sequence, scheduled time, and/or day.  For the most updated cruise information, please visit www.vikingrivercruises.com.
 

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1 – New Orleans
Arrive in New Orleans and embark your ship.* After check-in, the afternoon is yours to independently explore the city, where its French, African and other influences flavor not only its vibrant culture, but also its tantalizing Creole cuisine. The beloved birthplace of American jazz, historic New Orleans famously exudes a festive atmosphere along the balcony-lined Bourbon Street. Here, in the heart of the famed French Quarter, soulful rhythms lift the spirit, particularly during the city’s world-renowned Mardi Gras. To see how its floats are made and learn the history of this famous yearly celebration, perhaps visit Mardi Gras World, just a short walk from your ship. On board, enjoy an informative lecture on the history and development of New Orleans while you take in a lively musical performance. (Dinner)
 

Day 2 – New Orleans
“The Big Easy” is one of America’s most intriguing cities. A rich blend of Cajun, Creole and French cultures, New Orleans is home to fine cuisine, roaring jazz clubs, historic neighborhoods and the nonstop festive atmosphere of the legendary French Quarter. Disembark for a guided tour of New Orleans. From the Superdome and the French Quarter to the New Orleans Museum of Art and St. Charles Avenue, there is so much to experience. After lunch, you may choose to visit the world-class National WWII Museum; shop on Royal Street, home to art galleries and antique shops; or take a walking tour of the Garden District. Dinner is served on board, but you may experience a local restaurant or spend some time enjoying the music in the French Quarter. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 3 – Darrow
After breakfast, the day is yours to experience the Lower Mississippi—a region dotted with historic mansions, several of which are designated National Historic Landmarks for their architecture, their landscaping, and the contributions of the people who maintained the houses and the lands. Today, you may choose to explore one or several of the historic estates in the area. You may also journey to the famous Manchac Swamp, a wetlands area adorned with hundreds of acres of cypress trees and freshwater marshes. Complete your afternoon with a music presentation. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

 

Day 4 – St. Francisville
We continue north on the Mississippi to St. Francisville. Boasting more than 140 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, St. Francisville is set along one of the most historic bluffs of the Mississippi. The town is said to be “two miles long and two yards wide” because it was originally built on a narrow ridge overlooking the river. Founded in 1809 to serve the commercial and cultural needs of surrounding landowners, it is the oldest town in Louisiana’s Florida Parishes. Remarkably, many of St. Francisville’s structures are not its own. Rather, they were moved upriver from Bayou Sara in the 1920s after the small settlement was destroyed by years of flooding. Today, we explore this area and visit the historic Rosedown Plantation and ornamental gardens. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

 

Day 5 – Natchez
Natchez is the perfect location in which to enjoy small-town America. The town is distinguished by more than 500 historic buildings, including over 200 perfectly preserved homes that still grace its broad avenues. Throughout the day, you can explore shops in the historic district and other sites at your leisure. You may choose to visit one of many pre–Civil War mansions here, some of the most beautifully preserved in this area of the South. The city itself is home to more than 1,000 structures that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After dinner, learn about the life of local artisans and enjoy classical music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 6 – Vicksburg
Arriving in Vicksburg, you immediately feel the Southern tradition that flows through the city’s veins. It is rich in history—especially Civil War history. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln called it “the key to the South.” And it indeed proved to be the site of the conflict’s most pivotal battle, the Battle of Vicksburg, after which the Confederates surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Visit Vicksburg National Military Park, which preserves the battlefield and commemorates the greater Vicksburg Campaign that preceded the battle. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 

Day 7 – Baton Rouge
Arrive in Baton Rouge, set on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, and take a panoramic city tour of the area. Hear tales of the hardworking, fun-loving Cajun people and their contributions to Louisiana’s history and culture. Your Viking Guest Services staff can help you plan the rest of your day with several optional excursions: a Cajun heritage tour; an exploration of the Atchafalaya Basin by boat or canoe; or a visit to the USS Kidd, the most historically accurate restoration of a World War II vessel in the United States. Tonight, enjoy music in the Explorers’ Lounge. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

 

Day 8 – New Orleans
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight, or extend your journey with additional nights in New Orleans.* (Breakfast)
 

Ship Information

Ship: Mississipi

Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by our 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.