NEW! Mississippi Delta Explorer : New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee

Southern heritage and quaint towns

Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi, and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South's early history. Learn about Natchez's French and Acadian heritage and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis's famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock n roll.

Viking Inclusive Value

More features, services and excursions included

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

    Your Stateroom Includes:

  • River-view stateroom
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
  • Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror
  • Premium Freyja toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator
  • Individual climate control
  • *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

    Day by Day

    Day 1 - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States


    Experience New Orleans, famed for the old-world architecture of its iconic French Quarter.

    Day 2 - Darrow, Louisiana, United States


    Discover the historic architectural treasures of the Lower Mississippi.

    Day 3 - St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States


    Visit St. Francisville, home to over 140 sites on the National Register of Historic Places.

    Day 4 - Natchez, Mississippi, United States


    Explore the oldest city on the Mississippi, Natchez, with over 200 historic Southern estates.

    Day 5 - Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States


    Honor the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park.

    Day 6 - Greenville, Mississippi, United States


    Immerse yourself in the blues with Viking's Privileged Access Mississippi Delta experience.

    Day 7 - Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi


    Sail the Lower Mississippi, famed for its lush wetlands and patchwork of fertile farmlands.

    Day 8 - Memphis, Tennessee, United States


    Discover Memphis, the birthplace of Memphis blues and a center of civil rights history.

  • Call 718 442 8000 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18307844

    Cruise Line
    Viking River Cruises
    Duration
    8 Days
    Cruise Ship
    Viking Mississippi

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    DayPortArriveDepart
    Day 1New Orleans  
    Day 2Darrow  
    Day 3St. Francisville  
    ContinuedBaton Rouge  
    Day 4Natchez  
    Day 5Vicksburg  
    Day 6Greenville  
    Day 7Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi  
    Day 8Memphis  
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    04/05/2025  
    04/19/2025  
    05/03/2025  
    05/17/2025  
    05/31/2025  
    10/25/2025  
    11/08/2025  
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