Mississippi River Odyssey
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
21 Nights
New Orleans, Louisiana
Viking Mississippi
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
Jazz-filled streets and Creole cuisine in the French Quarter transport you to a world where history, music, and flavor dance together.
Arrive
2026-07-18 07:00:00
Depart
2026-07-18 19:00:00
Day 2
Darrow, Louisiana
United States
Paddle through misty bayou swamps teeming with alligators and ancient cypress trees draped in Spanish moss.
Arrive
2026-07-19 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-19 00:00:00
Day 3
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
United States
Explore stunning antebellum mansions nestled among Spanish moss-draped oaks along the serene Mississippi River bluffs.
Arrive
2026-07-20 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-20 00:00:00
Day 4
Natchez, Mississippi
United States
Tour antebellum mansions perched on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River where Southern history comes vividly alive.
Arrive
2026-07-21 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-21 00:00:00
Day 5
Vicksburg, Mississippi
United States
Explore Civil War battlefields and monuments at this historic riverside bluff that shaped American history.
Arrive
2026-07-22 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-22 00:00:00
Day 6
Greenville, Mississippi
United States
Explore the haunting history of the Mississippi Delta where blues music was born and civil rights struggles shaped America's soul.
Arrive
2026-07-23 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-23 00:00:00
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 8
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Dive into musical history at Graceland, Elvis Presley's legendary mansion and the second-most visited private home in America.
Arrive
2026-07-25 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-25 00:00:00
Day 9
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Dive into musical history at Graceland, Elvis Presley's legendary mansion and the second-most visited private home in America.
Arrive
2026-07-26 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-26 00:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Paducah, Kentucky
United States
Explore America's largest collection of outdoor murals transforming riverside walls into an open-air art gallery.
Arrive
2026-07-28 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-28 00:00:00
Day 12
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
United States
Discover the mighty Mississippi River's history at the Gateway Arch-inspired riverfront while exploring charming downtown shops and authentic regional cuisine.
Arrive
2026-07-29 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-29 00:00:00
Day 13
Saint Louis, Missouri
United States
Gaze up at the iconic Gateway Arch while strolling the revitalized riverfront that seamlessly blends St. Louis's rich history with modern urban charm.
Arrive
2026-07-30 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-30 00:00:00
Day 14
Saint Louis, Missouri
United States
Gaze up at the iconic Gateway Arch while strolling the revitalized riverfront that seamlessly blends St. Louis's rich history with modern urban charm.
Arrive
2026-07-31 00:00:00
Depart
2026-07-31 00:00:00
Day 15
Alton, Illinois
United States
Explore the iconic Gateway Arch soaring 630 feet above the Mississippi River and experience St. Louis's rich American history just minutes away.
Arrive
2026-08-01 07:00:00
Depart
2026-08-01 17:00:00
Day 16
Hannibal, Missouri
United States
Explore the childhood home of Mark Twain and retrace the adventures of Tom Sawyer along the mighty Mississippi River.
Arrive
2026-08-02 00:00:00
Depart
2026-08-02 00:00:00
Day 17
Burlington, Iowa
United States
Explore the stunning Mississippi River bluffs and discover riverside charm at this historic Iowa port town.
Arrive
2026-08-03 00:00:00
Depart
2026-08-03 00:00:00
Day 18
Quad Cities
United States
Paddle historic waterways and discover riverside museums showcasing America's heartland heritage and natural beauty.
Arrive
2026-08-04 00:00:00
Depart
2026-08-04 00:00:00
Day 19
Dubuque, Iowa
United States
Ride the historic riverboat casino and watch the Mississippi River roll by from scenic bluffs that rise 188 feet above the water.
Arrive
2026-08-05 00:00:00
Depart
2026-08-05 00:00:00
Day 20
La Crosse, Wisconsin
United States
Cruise passengers can ride scenic riverboats through the majestic bluffs of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
Arrive
2026-08-06 00:00:00
Depart
2026-08-06 00:00:00
Day 21
Red Wing, Minnesota
United States
Explore the Mississippi River's scenic bluffs and historic riverfront charm at this picturesque Minnesota gem nestled where water and nature converge.
Arrive
2026-08-07 00:00:00
Depart
2026-08-07 00:00:00
Day 22
South Saint Paul, Minnesota
United States
Explore the Minnesota Children's Museum and ride the scenic Minnesota River Valley trails for unforgettable family adventures.
Arrive
2026-08-08 06:00:00
About This Cruise
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