About Viking Mississippi
Viking Mississippi belongs to Viking River Cruises's US Modern series and entered service in 2022. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 137 metres in length and accommodates up to 386 guests in 193 staterooms across 5 passenger decks.
Viking River Cruises pioneered the modern European Longship class in 2012 and remains the largest single operator on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Seine. Each Longship carries about 190 guests across three passenger decks, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors in most staterooms, a bow Explorer Suite and a sun deck framed by an organic herb garden. Viking Mississippi reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.
The ship's typical home waters are the Mississippi, where she runs 3 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.
Cabin categories
The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.
| Category | Square feet | Deck | Window / view | Max guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veranda Stateroom | 270 sq ft | Magnolia Deck | Open-air balcony | 2 |
| Veranda Stateroom | 270 sq ft | Promenade Deck | Open-air balcony | 2 |
| Explorer Suite | 445 sq ft | Promenade Deck | Open-air balcony | 2 |
Deck plan
Viking Mississippi is laid out across 5 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.
Onboard amenities
- Sun deck with shaded lounge area
- Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
- Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
- Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
- Lift between most passenger decks
- Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Hair salon and small fitness room
- Heated whirlpool on the sun deck
Featured itineraries
The voyages below are representative of those Viking Mississippi sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mississippi Heritage | 8 nights | New Orleans · Oak Alley · Baton Rouge · St. Francisville · Natchez · Vicksburg | Mississippi |
| Upper Mississippi Cruise | 8 nights | St. Louis · Hannibal · Burlington · Davenport · Dubuque · La Crosse | Mississippi |
| Complete Mississippi | 22 nights | New Orleans · Natchez · Vicksburg · Memphis · St. Louis · Hannibal | Mississippi |