Viking Mississippi Cruises Now Open for Booking

On Thursday, Viking Cruises opened reservations for their new Mississippi River cruise ship to the general public.

A large cruise ship reminiscent of Viking design sails on a calm Mississippi River at dusk, under a brightly lit steel bridge. The ship boasts multiple decks with numerous lit rooms and balconies. The sky is a gradient of blue and orange, with city buildings visible in the background. — Viking Mississippi passing under the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana (Rendering: Viking Cruises)

The Viking Mississippi, scheduled to set sail on August 22, 2022, and accommodates 386-passengers and will cruise between New Orleans and St. Paul, calling on 15 ports in 7 US states.

During her inaugural 2022-2023 season, Viking Mississippi will be sailing 4 different itineraries, spanning both the upper and lower Mississippi River:

America’s Heartland: 8 days – Between St. Louis and St. Paul
Heart of the Delta: 8 days – Between New Orleans and Memphis
Southern Celebration: 8 days – New Orleans Roundtrip
America’s Great River: 15 days – Between New Orleans and St. Paul

Viking Cruises past guests have been able to book the 2022-2023 inaugural season since March 30, and some sail dates are sold out or approaching sold-out status, Viking said in a statement.

Pricing begins at $3,699 per person for a January 2023 Southern Celebration cruise in a 268 sq. ft. category V1 Veranda stateroom.

Viking Cruises have been hinting at building ships on the Mississippi River for years and announced their first ship in early April.