​TRIP

New Orleans Stay and Mississippi River Cruise
Stay 5 nights in New Orleans, Louisiana, followed by 7 nights sailing up the Mississippi River to Memphis, Tennessee.

TRAVEL DATE
DEC 03 - 15, 2026

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Southern heritage and quaint towns

Spend 5 days experiencing the southern charm and hospitality of New Orleans. Then we board our ship to venture up the Mississippi. Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Learn about Natchez’s French and Acadian heritage and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.

TRAVEL SCHEDULE
New Orleans Stay
​Day 01 | Thu, Dec 03 | Arrive in New Orleans​
Day 02 | Fri, Dec 04 | New Orleans
Day 03 | Sat, Dec 05 | New Orleans
Day 04 | Sun, Dec 06 | New Orleans
Day 05 | Mon, Dec 07 | New Orleans

Mississippi Delta Explorer (Cruise)
​Day 06 | Tue, Dec 08 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Day 07 | Wed, Dec 09 | Darrow, Louisiana
Day 08 | Thu, Dec 10 | St. Francisville - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Day 09 | Fri, Dec 11 | Natchez, Mississippi
Day 10 | Sat, Dec 12 | Vicksburg, Mississippi
Day 11 | Sun, Dec 13 | Greenville, Mississippi
Day 12 | Mon, Dec 14 | Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi
Day 13 | Tue, Dec 15 | Memphis, Tennessee

PACKAGE 
INCLUDES

CRUISE ONLY PACKAGES STARTING AT $4499* per Person!
We will add the pre-package pricing in the future.
Reserve your cabin now with $25 per person deposit

*Price based on double occupancy and subject to change depending on location and available according to viking.com

Key Features

  • ​7-night Mississippi Delta Explorer Viking River Cruise with visits to Darrow, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Vicksburg, Greenville, and Memphis
  • 10 guided shore excursions with expert local guides
  • Onboard meals featuring regional Southern cuisine
  • Scenic sailing along the Lower Mississippi River with breathtaking landscapes and diverse birdlife
  • Cultural experiences including local music performances and insights into Southern history
  • All onboard beverages, including beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard (connection speed may vary)
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ITINERARY

New Orleans Stay

Package price coming soon.
*Price based on double occupancy and subject to change depending on location and availability.
​Day 01 | Thu, Dec 03 | Arrive in New Orleans
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New Orleans
Arrive in New Orleans and check into our accommodations. The rest of this day's activities are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Day 02 | Fri, Dec 04 | New Orleans
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New Orleans
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Day 03 | Sat, Dec 05 | New Orleans
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New Orleans
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Day 04 | Sun, Dec 06 | New OrleanS
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New Orleans
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Day 05 | Mon, Dec 07 | New Orleans
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New Orleans
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accommodations
Accommodations
5 Nights at the historic Roosevelt Hotel (Or Similar)
​Located in New Orleans Central Business District, a neighborhood in New Orleans, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is in the entertainment district where the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Jackson Square

Mississippi Delta Explorer Cruise

​Day 06 | Tue, Dec 08 | New Orleans, LouisianA
New Orleans, Louisiana
Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. The birthplace of American jazz, New Orleans exudes a festive atmosphere along the balcony-lined Bourbon Street. Here, in the heart of the French Quarter, soulful rhythms lift the spirit, especially during the city’s Mardi Gras celebration. Founded by French colonists in 1718, New Orleans served as a territorial capital before the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Its distinctive St. Louis Cathedral—named for King Louis IX of France—is the oldest cathedral in the country. The city’s French, African and other influences flavor its vibrant culture and tantalizing Creole cuisine.
Day 07 | Wed, Dec 09 | Darrow, LouisianA
Darrow, Louisiana
The Lower Mississippi region is dotted with historic mansions; Darrow is the gateway to these grand homes, meticulously kept to preserve the memory of early Southern American history. Here, imposing houses share the riverscape with moss-draped oak trees and farm fields. It is easy to imagine steamboats and other vessels delivering supplies and materials to these stately front doors. Today, several properties are designated National Historic Landmarks for their architecture, their landscaping, and the contributions of those who maintained the houses and the lands.
Day 08 | Thu, Dec 10 | St. Francisville - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
St. Francisville, Louisiana
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, 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.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge paints a historic picture on the eastern bank of the Mississippi. Its early success was due to its flood-free location upon the first natural bluff north of The Delta. French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville, named the city after a red-hued pole that marked the area’s tribal hunting grounds. Its cultural diversity—from its Cajun and Creole music and cuisine to its art offerings—reflects the influences of those who settled and lived here throughout Baton Rouge's history. The city boasts the tallest capitol building in the United States.​
Day 09 | Fri, Dec 11 | Natchez, Mississippi
Natchez, Mississippi
Natchez has one of the highest concentrations of historic Southern estates in the country. More than 200 perfectly preserved homes line its avenues. It is the oldest city on the Mississippi, established in 1716 by French colonists and named for the Natchez tribe who once called it home. With its ideal locale, the city became a crossroads among Native American and European cultures. Famously, Natchez was the southern terminus of the Natchez Trace, the overland route to Nashville that allowed traders to bypass the strong upriver currents. Today, it evokes small-town America.
Day 10 | Sat, Dec 12 | Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Located on a high bluff where the Yazoo River flows into the Mississippi, Vicksburg is the epitome of Southern heritage and charm. It was incorporated in 1825 and, with its prime locale on the Mississippi, grew into an important port. 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. The Vicksburg National Military Park preserves the battle site’s rolling green fields and grand monuments.​
Day 11 | Sun, Dec 13 | Greenville, Mississippi
Greenville, Mississippi
Greenville is Mississippi’s largest river port, set atop the highest point along the Mississippi River between Vicksburg and Memphis. Its rural setting belies a diverse artistic heritage. The Muppets creator Jim Henson was born here, and the city has been home to numerous authors, including noted historian Shelby Foote. Greenville is also steeped in the blues; famed songwriter W.C. Handy was inspired to popularize the genre after seeing pioneering musician Prince McCoy perform at a nearby dancehall and neighboring Indianola was the hometown of the legendary B.B. King.
Day 12 | Mon, Dec 14 | Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi
Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi
Teeming with a wide variety of birdlife and a breathtaking array of picturesque landscapes—including deep-green forests, lush wetlands and a patchwork of fertile farmlands—the Lower Mississippi abounds with natural beauty. This portion of America’s great waterway is also rich in history and culture, as reflected in the classic literature and music that have drawn inspiration from it.
Day 13 | Tue, Dec 15 | Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

DETAILS
Your Ship: Viking Mississippi
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 features 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 make it the first truly modern cruise ship in the region.
  • Only 386 guests
  • Crew: 147
  • Length: 450 feet
  • Beam: 75 feet
  • Class: river ship
  • Year built: 2022
Ship Features
  • 193 comfortable all outside staterooms (128 Veranda & Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, 8 French Balcony Staterooms, 24 Penthouse Veranda Staterooms, 16 Penthouse Junior Suites, 7 Terrace Suites, 10 Explorer Suites)
  • All suites feature two full-size rooms with large veranda
  • Sun Terrace with Infinity Plunge Pool
  • Stroll the full 360-degree promenade deck for views of scenic landscapes and regional wildlife
  • The Bow, a quiet sitting area at the front of the ship
  • Aquavit Terrace, a revolutionary indoor/outdoor viewing area for al fresco dining or an American barbecue experience
  • The Explorers' Lounge and Bar with two-story panoramic views of the Mississippi
  • River Café, a new way to dine featuring American classics
  • Elevators throughout the ship
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Self-service launderettes and laundry service
  • Intelligent energy-efficient propulsion systems produce less vibrations for a smoother ride
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand

STATEROOM CHOICES

Find the best room for you with a Virtual Tour of the Viking Mississippi ship!
Prices below are based on double occupancy and are subject to change based on location and availability according to viking.com
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ES - Explorer Suite | Starting at $7,799 per person
  • Stateroom size: 657–1,024 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with private wraparound balcony, private veranda and well-appointed living room & dining area
  • Wheelchair Accessible (#300 only)
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in sitting area
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, bathtub, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​​​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Silver Spirits beverage package included
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers​
TS - Terrace Suite | Starting at $6,499 per person
  • Stateroom size: 425 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to an extensive veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in sitting area
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​​​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers​
PS - Penthouse Junior Suite | Starting at $5,999 per person
  • Stateroom size: 400 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • Additional 42" flat-screen interactive LCD TVs in living area
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, double-sink vanity, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers​​
PV - Penthouse Veranda Stateroom | Starting at $5,499 per person
  • Stateroom size: 336 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Welcome bottle of champagne
  • Mini-bar with alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary pressing & shoe shine services
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
DV - Deluxe Veranda Stateroom | Starting at $4,699 per person
  • Stateroom size: 268 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
FB - French Balcony Stateroom | Starting at $4,499 per person
  • Stateroom size: 301 sq ft
  • River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with accessible shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks (replenished once daily)
  • Binoculars
  • Traditional Norwegian Marius-weave blanket
  • Personal coffee machine with premium coffee & tea selections
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
V - Veranda Stateroom | Starting at $4,499 per person
  • Stateroom size: 268 sq ft (includes private veranda)
  • River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
  • 11 AM Embarkation
  • 3 PM stateroom access
  • King-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 42" flat-screen LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On Demand
  • 110/120 volt US-standard outlets & USB ports
  • Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • Purified water refilled daily
  • Mini-bar with soft drinks, water & snacks
  • Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
  • Under-bed suitcase storage space
  • Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Included features and services:
  • Included shore excursions with local guide & headset
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • Multiple dining venues with open seating
  • 24/7 specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Aquavit Terrace® and the most al fresco dining on Europe's Rivers​​
  • All port taxes and fees
  • Airport transfers on date of embarkation/disembarkation with Viking Air program
Your stateroom:
  • Riverview stateroom with individual climate control
  • Room steward & twice daily housekeeping
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration; luxury linens & pillows
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment system, live TV channels, complimentary Movies On Demand and in-house programming
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • 110/220 volt outlets & USB port
  • Private bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer​
  • Premium Freyja® toiletries, bathrobe & slippers (upon request)
  • Under-bed suitcase storage & roomy wardrobe
​AIR ADD-ON
Available closer to travel date. Includes $150 Air Plus to personally select your flights  Includes roundtrip air travel directly from Viking in conjunction with your river cruise. Viking’s air packages are a great value because they include your transfers between airport and ship or hotel.  Select from more than 150 different gateways including Denver, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, Wichita & Kansas City (additional gateways available).

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Available from Viking or packages also available from Allianz Insurance
Help to protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan is a Plan made up of different components. The Plan includes a Cancellation Waiver, provided by Viking Cruises, Travel Insurance Benefits and Non-Insurance Services. Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpGR425V.
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SHORE EXCURSIONS
There will be something included at most every port. Additional shore excursions may be purchased at some stops. 
FLIGHTS, INSURANCE, ETC.

Once we have the trip confirmed, and once the date is closer, I will be available to help secure flights and pre/post hotel reservations.

​Travel insurance can be added to your trip for all those unexpected occurrences.  If you would like more information on coverage available, please visit the TRAVEL INSURANCE PAGE.  If you are interested in pricing based on your age and package amount, please mark the appropriate box on the reservation form. 

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