Heart of the Delta 2024 Itinerary New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee Viking®
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Set to debut in summer 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul. Welcome to four destination-focused, culturally enriching journeys along the Mississippi River—designed for curious, experienced travelers seeking an in-depth look at the history and heritage of America’s heartland and the soul of the South. All staterooms feature a private veranda or French balcony, king-size bed with luxury linens, large flat-screen interactive TV, mini-bar, large glass-enclosed shower and heated bathroom floor. In 2022, the cruise line began offering service through the Midwest, including from St. Louis to St. Paul, Minnesota.
Viking Announces New 2023 River Cruise Sailings On Mississippi River
Guests also enjoy many complimentary amenities as part of their fare, including beer and wine with lunch and dinner service, lectures, alternative dining at no extra charge, self-service launderettes, 24-hour room service and free WiFi. Dining aboard the Viking Mississippi will feature daily-changing menus offering delicious regional cuisine and always available classics prepared with fresh, local ingredients. In fact, the river is included in her name and prospective passengers are booking up cruises.
Viking Announces Additional Mississippi River Cruises for 2023
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Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music—and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine. 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. 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. Immerse yourself in history and heritage on this journey bookended by New Orleans and Memphis.
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The new cruises are expected to bring more than 5,800 guest to the region in 2022 and 17,600 plus during the first full sailing season in 2023. Viking has announced 38 new 2023 river cruise sailings on the Mississippi River to meet greater than anticipated demand. Bookings have been brisk since the cruise line first announced its U.S. river cruises in April 2020. The River Cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating, along with a menu comprising American classics and regionally inspired favorites.
The tour we chose was the "Jazz Experience." A member of the band conducted the tour which visited a bar first (great margarita!) for a concert by his band, Sunday brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, and a visit to the Jazz Museum. We understand that Viking made a huge investment in this ship, which was purpose-built for the Mississippi. After many delays, the ship finally launched in the fall of 2022, only to encounter problems with the water levels of the river which forced some cancellations. In my opinion, this cruise will be very popular and Viking will recoup its investment brilliantly, or it will not.
To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below. The purpose-built Viking Mississippi offers a wide variety of staterooms for your selection. From Veranda Staterooms to the abundance of extra perks and amenities in our spacious Explorer Suites, there is no finer way to travel. And whichever stateroom you choose, you will find it beautifully designed in the understated elegance for which Viking is known. Step on board the newest and most modern ship on the Mississippi with all outside staterooms, private verandas, spacious public areas and our signature, clean Scandinavian design, reimagined for the Mississippi River.
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It also has Norwegian menu selections culled from Mamsen's, the popular eatery on Viking's oceangoing ships that serves up dishes from the recipe book of Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen's mother, Ragnhild "Mamsen" Hagen. The adjacent Aquavit Terrace has been reimagined for the Mississippi, providing a classic American barbecue experience in a casual atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Constructed at Edison Chouest Offshore in Louisiana, the ship combines familiar features from the line's existing river and ocean fleet These include a two-story Explorers' Lounge observation area, similar to its ocean ships, and the popular Aquavit Terrace for lounging and dining.
"Like me, many travelers are planning ahead for when we will once again be exploring the world in comfort-to exotic destinations as well as those closer to home. We look forward to welcoming guests as we bring modern river cruising to the Mississippi River in 2022." Three primary dining venues are offered aboard Viking Mississippi, intended to collectively offer the most al fresco seating of any river vessel in the region. The Restaurant is the main dining venue, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and will have panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. The 386-guest Viking Mississippi® was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
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Terrace Suites have an expansive veranda that stretches the entire width of the suite. These 425-square-foot suites offer separate living and sleeping areas and the additional perks of the other suites. Explorer Suites are Viking's top-of-the-line staterooms on the Mississippi and range in size from 657 to 1,024 square feet. Situated at the very front and back of the ship, they have wraparound balconies, separate living and sleeping areas and the additional amenities of complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage package for occupants.
Join us, and see why local Cajuns say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll). It is anticipated that these sailings will enhance tourism and economic development in many communities along the river. They are expected to bring more than 5,800 guests to the region in 2022, and more than 17,600 during the first full sailing season in 2023. The Deluxe cabins offer additional perks such as in-suite coffee machine and early access on embarkation day. French Balcony Staterooms measure 301 square feet and Penthouse Veranda Staterooms are 336 square feet, the latter with perks including a mini-bar replenished with complimentary alcoholic beverages, pressing and shoeshine service and a welcome bottle of Champagne. Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a center of civil rights history.
The River Café serves up everything from American classics to Mamsen’s Norwegian specialities on the top deck, where the Aquavit Terrace also provides an alfresco dining option. To cap off the day, guests can enjoy an evening stroll on the 360-degree promenade deck. We chose the included tour of Rosedown Plantation, which has an interesting history. However, the time allotted for the tour only afforded enough time to visit the house, not he extensive grounds. Viking needs to add minutes to this tour, especially since there is no rush to get back to the ship. “The Mississippi River is closer to home for many of our guests, and no other waterway has played such an important role in America’s history, commerce and culture,” said Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen.
“As we begin to restart ocean operations this spring, we also look forward to a new chapter in 2022 when we begin sailing our first U.S. river voyages,” Hagen said. “We are pleased with the continued response and support we have received from loyal guests and valued partners ahead of our new Mississippi River sailings,” Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, said in a news release. Before we boarded the ship, we toured the WWII Museum; you really need 3 days to do that place justice, but it is excellent!
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