Viking Mississippi
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Viking Mississippi current position
Viking Mississippi current location is at Gulf of Mexico (coordinates 30.75783 N / -91.39256 W) cruising en route to NEW_ROADS_LA. The AIS position was reported 3 hours ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Viking Mississippi
Viking Mississippi current cruise is 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN. The itinerary starts on 25 Nov, 2023 and ends on 02 Dec, 2023.
Date / Time | Port |
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25 Nov | Departing from New Orleans, Port NOLA Louisiana hotels |
26 Nov | |
27 Nov | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
28 Nov | St Francisville LA, Louisiana |
29 Nov | Natchez MS, Mississippi |
30 Nov | Vicksburg MS, Mississippi |
02 Dec | Arriving in Memphis TN, Tennessee hotels |
Specifications of Viking Mississippi
Year of build | 2022 / Age: 1 |
Flag state | USA |
Builder | Edison Chouest Offshore-ECO Shipyards/LaShip Shipyard (Houma, Louisiana USA) |
Class | Mississippi river cruiser |
Ferry route / homeports | New Orleans-Saint Paul MN |
Building cost | USD 90 million |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 114 m / 374 ft |
Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 10000 gt |
Passengers | 386 |
Crew | 148 |
Decks | 5 |
Cabins | 193 |
Decks with cabins | 4 |
Christened by | tba |
Owner | Edison Chouest Offshore USA |
Operator | Viking River Cruises USA (via Viking USA LLC) |
Viking Mississippi Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2023 Oct 28 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2023 Nov 04 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2023 Nov 11 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2023 Nov 18 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2023 Nov 25 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2023 Dec 02 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2023 Dec 10 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2023 Dec 17 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2023 Dec 24 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2023 Dec 31 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2024 Jan 06 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | |
2024 Jan 13 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | |
2024 Jan 20 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Jan 27 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Feb 03 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Feb 10 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Feb 17 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Feb 24 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Mar 02 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Mar 09 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Mar 16 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Mar 23 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Mar 30 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Apr 06 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Apr 13 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Apr 20 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Apr 27 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 May 04 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 May 11 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 May 18 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 May 25 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Jun 01 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Jun 08 | 7 days, one-way from New Orleans to Memphis TN | New Orleans | |
2024 Jun 15 | 7 days, one-way from Memphis TN to New Orleans | Memphis TN | |
2024 Jun 22 | 20 days, one-way from New Orleans to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | New Orleans | $12999 |
2024 Jul 06 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | |
2024 Jul 13 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $12999 |
2024 Jul 20 | 14 days, one-way from New Orleans to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | New Orleans | |
2024 Jul 27 | 20 days, one-way from New Orleans to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | New Orleans | $18999 |
2024 Aug 03 | 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to St Louis MO | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | |
2024 Aug 10 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | |
2024 Aug 17 | 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to St Louis MO | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | |
2024 Aug 24 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | |
2024 Aug 31 | 7 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to St Louis MO | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | |
2024 Sep 07 | 7 days, one-way from St Louis MO to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | St Louis MO | |
2024 Sep 14 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $20499 |
2024 Sep 28 | 20 days, one-way from New Orleans to Minneapolis-Saint Paul | New Orleans | $17999 |
2024 Oct 12 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | |
2024 Oct 19 | 14 days, one-way from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-Saint Paul | $12999 |
2024 Nov 02 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $4299 |
2024 Dec 07 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2024 Dec 14 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2024 Dec 21 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
2024 Dec 28 | 6 days, round-trip 7 Night New Orleans and Southern Charms Cruise | New Orleans | $3999 |
Viking Mississippi Review
Review of Viking Mississippi
The 2022-built Viking Mississippi cruise ship is the first of all 6 (planned) boats built and registered in the USA (flag-state). The vessels are also all American crewed. The boat Viking Mississippi operates on the Lower and Upper Mississippi, with departures from homeports NOLA-New Orleans, Memphis TN, St Louis MO, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN.
The shipbuilder (and shipowner) is ECO Shipyards - a fully-owned subsidiary of Edison Chouest Offshore (1960-founded as "Edison Chouest Boat Rentals" marine corporation). The ship is operated under charter by the subsidiary company Viking USA LLC via the new brand Viking River Cruises USA.
The vessel is currently USA-flagged (MMSI number 368261120).
Officially inaugurated in September 2022, Viking Mississippi has max passenger capacity 386. Each of the Viking's USA riverboats is a large-sized newbuild vessel (building cost ~USD 90-100 million per unit), each with 5 decks (4 with cabins), all-balcony staterooms (193), Lido Deck (with an aft-located Sundeck and infinity pool), bow ramp (for passenger landings).
Viking's competitors on the US river cruising market are the companies American Cruise Lines and American Queen Voyages/Steamboat Company (AQSC).
Decks and Cabins
Viking Mississippi staterooms (193 total) are on 4 decks (out of 5 total), all with balconies and grouped in 13 cabin grades. All staterooms (except 8x handicap cabins with French Balconies) are with Outside Balconies (step-out verandas). French Balcony staterooms are ADA cabins (wheelchair-accessible), with larger bathrooms and convenient midship location (near the Atrium's lifts). All cabin balconies are fitted with 2 deckchairs and 1 low table. Balcony access is via side-sliding, floor-ceiling glass doors. French Balcony cabins are with floor-ceiling windows, slide-opening to a railing.
Standard (complimentary) cabin amenities include King-size double bed (Viking Explorer Bed, convertible to twins), premium quality linens, luxury pillows, 42-inch smart HDTV with infotainment system (interactive LCDTV with satellite reception, intuitive remote, Internet, complimentary on-demand movies, ship info channel, real-time bow camera "View From the Bridge"), 110/120 V power outlets (USA-standard) with USB charging ports, dimmer lighting (LED), phone (direct-dial), minibar (refrigerator with complimentary soft drinks, bottled water, snacks / stocked once per cruise), spacious wardrobe (slide-opening, with hangers and drawers), mirrored dressing table with chair, 1 coffee table with 2 armchairs, electronic safe box (in the closet), purified water (refilled daily), free Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, single-sink vanity, glass shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, hairdryer, plush bathrobes and slippers, premium toiletries - by Freyja), individually-controlled air-conditioning, 24-hour room service, dedicated cabin steward, twice-daily housekeeping service.
All categories above V-Veranda Stateroom additionally receive as perks binoculars (in-cabin use only), coffee making machine, MARIUS (traditional Norwegian) wool blankets. PV-Penthouse Veranda and all suites additionally receive once-daily replenished minibar (complimentary alcoholic drinks, sodas, bottled water, snacks). PV cabins get complimentary pressing and shoeshine services, while all suites also get complimentary laundry service and Welcome Gift (bottle of champagne upon boarding). All Suites are with two TVs (1x in the living room, 1x in the bedroom) and large bathrooms (with double-sink vanities).
ES-Explorer Suite (the ship's largest accommodation) is a 2-room suite with the separate bedroom-living room, walk-in closet (mirrored dressing table with chair), dining area (2-seat table), lounge area (3-seater sofa, 2 armchairs, low table), large bathroom (with spa bathtub), wraparound aft-facing balcony with outdoor seating (2 deckchairs with low table) and a double daybed. Explorer Suite cruise prices are also inclusive of "Silver Spirits Beverage Package" (Viking Cruises' alcohol-inclusive unlimited drink package). TS-Terrace Suite is also a 2-room cabin. PV-PS-TS staterooms have 2-seater couches in their lounge areas.
Viking Mississippi riverboat's boarding/embarkation time is fixed (at 11 AM) but cabin access times (room entry) differ by stateroom grade.
- PV-Veranda (3 PM)
- FB-French Balcony and DV-Deluxe Veranda (2 PM)
- PV-Penthouse Veranda (1 PM)
- PS-Penthouse Junior Suite, TS-Terrace Suite and ES-Explorer Suite (11 AM) - which means cabin access is immediately after boarding).
Shipboard facilities and amenities
MS Viking Mississippi riverboat represents a new design inland passenger vessel that is totally different from all currently available on the US market cruise ships. The boat is traditionally large-sized but with a 90% glass-enclosed superstructure. All staterooms and public venues are with floor-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows.
Of all the 5 passenger-accessible decks, 4 are with staterooms. Each cabin deck has a launderette (laundry room with self-service laundromats). Of the riverboat's three Lifts (glass-door elevators), two are in the Atrium (midship) and one is located forward-portside. The elevators access all decks (1-5). All decks are also interlinked via stairs (forward, midship and aft).
Signature venues on Viking Mississippi include the trademarked and available on all Viking cruise ships (Longships and ocean liners) Explorers' Lounge (2-deck Bar Lounge) with Bow Terrace (outdoor seating), The Living Room (indoor Lounge with Library), The Restaurant (Dining Room) with Galley (Kitchen), River Cafe (indoor-outdoor Lido restaurant and bar lounge), Aquavit Terrace (indoor-outdoor lounge with BBQ area), Sun Terrace (outdoor lounge with sundeck and swimming pool / Infinity Plunge Pool), Promenade Deck (full-circling Deck 1).
Viking USA river cruise itineraries
Viking River Cruises USA officially started operations with MS Viking Mississippi with the maiden voyage in 2022 (8-day "America’s Heartland" itinerary from St Paul MN to St Louis MO/departing from Saint Paul on September 3rd).
Viking USA's bookings opened in 2020 - on March 31st (for past customers) and on April 16th (for the general public).
Currently, the company offers 4 itineraries.
Theme | Itinerary (homeports) | Itinerary (call ports) | Price USD | Price GBP |
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"Heart of the Delta" | 8-day from New Orleans to Memphis | New Orleans LA, Darrow LA, Baton Rouge LA, St Francisville LA, Natchez MS, Vicksburg MS, Memphis TN | 4220 | 3390 |
"America's Heartland" | 8-day from St Louis to St Paul | St Louis MO, Hannibal MO, Burlington IA, Quad Cities (Davenport IA), Dubuque IA, La Crosse WI, Red Wing MN, Minneapolis-St Paul MN | 5960 | 4790 |
"Southern Celebration" | 8-day roundtrip from New Orleans | New Orleans LA, Darrow LA, St Francisville LA, Natchez MS, Vicksburg MS, Baton Rouge LA, New Orleans LA | 4220 | 3390 |
"America's Great River" | 15-day from St Paul to New Orleans | Minneapolis-St Paul MN, Red Wing MN, La Crosse WI, Dubuque IA, Quad Cities (Davenport IA), Burlington IA, Hannibal MO, St Louis MO, Memphis TN, Vicksburg MS, Natchez MS, Baton Rouge LA, New Orleans LA | 10820 | 8690 |
The above-listed prices are only indicative and based on double occupancy. The following video highlights Viking Cruises' Mississippi River shore excursion experiences.
The next itinerary map shows all visited river ports and in which US state.are they located.
The Viking Mississippi itinerary program offers to visit seven US states - Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Viking Mississippi - user reviews and comments
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Viking Mississippi Wiki
In 2015 was officially announced Viking's plan to enter USA's river cruising market by chartering newbuild ships for year-round operations on Mississippi River. However, the process was slowed due to issues regarding the so-called "Jones Act" (Merchant Marine Act from 1920). It imposes restrictions on where USA-based ships can navigate and how to be staffed.
In October 2018 was announced as a potential start-up (with Mississippi-based boats) the year 2021. By 2027, Viking plans to increase its annual passenger river shipping capacity to 100,000+ (compared to 2018's 50,600) by deploying six Viking riverboats in the USA. The 7-night/8-day itineraries include roundtrips from New Orleans, as well as one-ways between New Orleans and Memphis TN, and between St Louis MO and Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN.
Viking Mississippi was constructed at the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) Shipyards-owned company LaShip Shipyard (Houma, Louisiana USA). Due to strong demand, bookings for Viking's 2023-2024 itinerary program opened on July 2, 2020. Viking's Mississippi River year-round deployment is expected to bring 7500+ passengers in 2022 and 17600+ tourists during the full 2023 season.
Viking Mississippi was launched/floated out from drydock on March 7, 2022. The ceremony was led by godmother/madrina Dionne Chouest (Edison Chouest Offshore's General Counsel).
Inaugural cruise itineraries 2022
Next tables show the riverboat's inaugural itineraries (by theme) as call ports and USD pricing per person (double-occupancy balcony cabin rates).
(MAIDEN VOYAGE/2022) 7-day St Louis to St Paul - priced from USD 4790 pp
Date / Time | Port |
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27 Aug | Departing from St Louis, Missouri |
28 Aug | Hannibal, Missouri |
29 Aug | Burlington, Iowa |
30 Aug | Davenport, Iowa, Quad Cities |
31 Aug | Dubuque, Iowa |
01 Sep | La Crosse, Wisconsin |
02 Sep | Red Wing, Minnesota |
03 Sep | Arriving in Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota |
14-day from St Paul to Port NOLA (New Orleans)
Date / Time | Port |
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17 Sep | Departing from Minneapolis-St Paul |
18 Sep | Red Wing, Minnesota |
19 Sep | La Crosse, Wisconsin |
20 Sep | Dubuque, Iowa |
21 Sep | Davenport, Iowa, Quad Cities |
22 Sep | Burlington, Iowa |
23 Sep | Hannibal, Missouri |
24 Sep | St Louis, Missouri |
26 Sep | Memphis, Tennessee |
28 Sep | Vicksburg, Mississippi |
29 Sep | Natchez, Mississippi |
30 Sep | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
01 Oct | Arriving in New Orleans, Louisiana |
7-day from New Orleans to Memphis (USD 6990 pp)
Date / Time | Port |
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29 Oct | Departing from New Orleans |
30 Oct | Darrow, Louisiana |
31 Oct | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
01 Nov | St Francisville, Louisiana |
02 Nov | Natchez, Mississippi |
03 Nov | Vicksburg, Mississippi |
05 Nov | Arriving in Memphis, Tennessee |
(Southern Celebration) 7-day roundtrip from New Orleans (USD 4290 pp)
Date / Time | Port |
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26 Nov - 27 Nov | Departing from New Orleans |
28 Nov | Darrow, Louisiana |
29 Nov | St Francisville, Louisiana |
30 Nov | Natchez, Mississippi |
01 Dec | Vicksburg, Mississippi |
02 Dec | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
03 Dec | Arriving in New Orleans |
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