Cruise Advice
Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
7 Ports
14 December
Setting sail from New Orleans
New Orleans is a city with real soul, an exuberant, infectious sort of place where music fills the air every night of the week. Festivals and parades are a regular occurrence, with the highlights including Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. There's also plenty to feast your eyes on, such as the charming historic architecture of the French Quarter and the elegant mansions of the Garden District. Food is another real highlight, with lip-smacking Creole specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and the legendary po-boy sandwich.
Our tip
This is not a place to rush around and see everything – it is somewhere to people watch and get involved. Take it slow – this is the ‘Big Easy’ after all.
15-19 December
United States: Darrow (Louisiana), St Francisville, Natchez (Mississippi), Vicksburg (Mississippi), Baton Rouge
20-21 December
Arriving in New Orleans
Don't miss
If it’s the music you’re after, go to Frenchmen Street, the "locals' version of Bourbon". Wander into the different venues – there may not even be a cover charge, but if not, don’t forget to tip.
Your home from home
Launched in 2022, the state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi brings Viking's trademark Scandinavian style to America's greatest river for the first time.
What we love
Purpose-built for the Mississippi and inspired by Viking's existing river and ocean fleet, this exciting ship offers itineraries on both the Upper and Lower Mississippi between St Paul and New Orleans. All accommodation comes with a French balcony or step-out veranda, there are three dining venues with plenty of outdoor seating, and the beautifully designed public areas include the two-storey Explorers' Lounge and Bar, a 360-degree promenade deck and the Sun Terrace with infinity plunge pool.
| Capacity | 386 Guests |
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| Crew | 147 Staff |
| Style |
Understated, elegant on board environment where you can relax after an enriching day of sightseeing. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Extend your stay in New Orleans
We love the Soniat House, right in the French Quarter.
Recommended tours in New Orleans
Visit one of the Cities of the Dead – the beautiful and extraordinarily ornate cemeteries.
