--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: fd95e0ac-250b-4917-b21a-e0ebdef23a1a slug: 2232360 voyage_code: MSP260606 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Mississippi departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Memphis, Tennessee (USA) disembarkation_port: New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) starting_price_usd: 6299.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T00:35:42Z --- # Mississippi Delta Explorer from Memphis > Viking · Viking Mississippi · Jun 6 – 13   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Mississippi | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Memphis, Tennessee (USA) | | **Disembarkation Port** | New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) | | **Starting Price** | 6,299 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | MSP260606 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Memphis, Tennessee (USA) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction. Other music landmarks include the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of American Soul Music ### Day 2: Greenville, MS **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Vicksburg, Mississippi (USA) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vicksburg is a city in western Mississippi. It’s known as the site of a key Civil War battle. The Siege of Vicksburg is commemorated at the vast Vicksburg National Military Park, which encompasses the Vicksburg National Cemetery and the restored USS Cairo gunboat. The landmark Old Court House has a museum displaying Civil War artifacts. The Lower Mississippi River Museum features an aquarium and interactive exhibits. ### Day 4: Natchez, Mississippi (USA) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Natchez is a city in Mississippi. Set on the Mississippi River, it’s known for antebellum mansions like the unfinished, octagonal Longwood, and the Melrose estate, part of the Natchez National Historical Park. Once a trade route, Natchez Trace Parkway is now a recreational road and scenic drive. To the south, Grand Village of the Natchez Indians is home to a reconstructed Natchez house and three ceremonial mounds. ### Day 5: St. Francisville, Louisiana **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Baton Rouge is a city on the Mississippi River, and the capital of Louisiana. Antebellum landmarks include the castle-like Old Louisiana State Capitol, now a museum, and Magnolia Mound Plantation, with its French Creole house. LSU Rural Life Museum is a complex of refurbished buildings illustrating 18th- and 19th-century life. On the river, the USS Kidd is a retired WWII destroyer that is now a museum. ### Day 7: Darrow, Louisiana (USA) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street partie ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $6,299 | | Suite | $8,499 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Veranda** (Code: V1) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 3:00 PM stateroom access Shore excursion reservations: 60 days prior to departure King-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi 42" flat-screen, interactive LCD TV with intuitive remote & complimentary Movies On D... **Deluxe Veranda** (Code: DV4) Size including private veranda: 270 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 2:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 67 days prior to departure 1 guaranteed priority reservation at each alternative restaurant: 60 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 60 days prior to ... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV2) Size including private veranda: 338 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 1:00 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 77 days prior to departure 2 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 70 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: 70 days prior to... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) Size including private veranda: 757–1,163 sq ft 11:00 AM embarkation 11:00 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations: 97 days prior to departure 3 guaranteed priority reservations at each alternative restaurant: 90 days prior to departure Priority booking of spa treatments: ... ## Ship Information ### Viking Mississippi Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by our award-winning Viking Longships and ocean ships and will feature clean Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but that have been reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities will make it the first truly modern cruise ship in the region. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 386 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 193 | ## Ports of Call ### Memphis, Tennessee (USA) *Coordinates: 35.1495, -90.049* Memphis is a city on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, famous for the influential strains of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll that originated there. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction. Other music landmarks include the Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame and Stax Museum of Ame... ### Greenville, MS *Coordinates: 33.3997, -91.0377* ### Vicksburg, Mississippi (USA) *Coordinates: 32.3526, -90.8779* Vicksburg is a city in western Mississippi. It’s known as the site of a key Civil War battle. The Siege of Vicksburg is commemorated at the vast Vicksburg National Military Park, which encompasses the Vicksburg National Cemetery and the restored USS Cairo gunboat. The landmark Old Court House has a museum displaying Civil War artifacts. The Lower Mississippi River Museum features an aquarium and... ### Natchez, Mississippi (USA) *Coordinates: 31.5604, -91.4032* Natchez is a city in Mississippi. Set on the Mississippi River, it’s known for antebellum mansions like the unfinished, octagonal Longwood, and the Melrose estate, part of the Natchez National Historical Park. Once a trade route, Natchez Trace Parkway is now a recreational road and scenic drive. To the south, Grand Village of the Natchez Indians is home to a reconstructed Natchez house and three... ### St. Francisville, Louisiana *Coordinates: 30.7844, -91.3803* ### Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) *Coordinates: 30.4583, -91.1403* Baton Rouge is a city on the Mississippi River, and the capital of Louisiana. Antebellum landmarks include the castle-like Old Louisiana State Capitol, now a museum, and Magnolia Mound Plantation, with its French Creole house. LSU Rural Life Museum is a complex of refurbished buildings illustrating 18th- and 19th-century life. On the river, the USS Kidd is a retired WWII destroyer that is now a mu... ### Darrow, Louisiana (USA) ### New Orleans, Louisiana (USA) *Coordinates: 29.9532, -90.069* New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and st... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2232360 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2232360 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2232360.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2232360/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-mississippi/other/76800.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 00:35:42 UTC