America’s Great River: 2024 St. Paul to New Orleans

Span the length of the Mississippi

History and culture unfold as you cross the country from north to south on this enriching voyage. Enjoy relaxing scenic sailing and unparalleled bird-watching as the landscape changes from the bluffs of the North to the bayous of the South. Learn about the American civil rights movement and the Civil War. Along the way, tap your feet to the rhythm of American folk, soul and jazz music—and taste a delicious array of regional cuisine.

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All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

Map of the Americas Great River itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	St. Paul, Minnesota (USA)	Explore St. Paul’s historic districts graced with late 19th- and early 20th-century mansions.
2	Red Wing, Minnesota (USA)	Explore the heritage of ingenuity in Red Wing, from its sturdy shoes to its distinct pottery.
3	La Crosse, Wisconsin (USA)	Learn about La Crosse’s Norwegian immigrant past, including its cheese making tradition.
4	Dubuque, Iowa (USA)	Visit Dubuque’s famed Cathedral Historic District, dotted with authentic period lampposts.
5	Quad Cities, Iowa (USA)	Explore “America’s Breadbasket,” the nation’s most expansive and scenic agricultural region.
6	Burlington, Iowa (USA)	Explore magnificent historic buildings, including the Capitol Theater and St. Paul’s Church.
7	Hannibal, Missouri (USA)	Discover charming Hannibal, Mark Twain’s childhood home and the inspiration for his stories.
8	St. Louis, Missouri (USA)	Discover historic St. Louis and its iconic Gateway Arch, a monument to westward expansion.
9	Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi	The serpentine route of the Lower Mississippi showcases an astonishing array of picturesque landscapes.
10	Memphis, Tennessee (USA)	Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a center of civil rights history.
11	Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi	Cruise past one of the Mississippi’s major confluences, where its brown waters run alongside the green waters of the Ohio.
12	Vicksburg, Mississippi (USA)	Honor the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
13	Natchez, Mississippi (USA)	Explore the oldest city on the Mississippi, Natchez, with over 200 historic Southern estates.
14	Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA)	Savor the city’s celebrated Cajun and Creole music and cuisine as well as its distinct arts.
15	New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)	New Orleans is celebrated for the soulful rhythms that spill onto Bourbon Street from French Quarter jazz houses.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

America’s Great River

Span the length of the Mississippi

Span the length of the Mississippi

Special Fares

plus Reduced Airfare

Book by March 31

Viking Inclusive Value

Viking Inclusive Value

Pre: Cultural Capitals—Minneapolis & St. Paul

Pre: Twin Cities Discovery

Post: Best of the Bayou: Acadian Lafayette

Post: The Best of “The Big Easy”

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