New Orleans & Southern Charms

The Lower Mississippi overflows with charm, history and hospitality. Explore historic estates and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling French-flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say,“Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll).

  • New Orleans
  • Darrow – Houmas House
  • St Francisville
  • Natchez
  • Vicksburg
  • Baton Rouge

Cruise Details

Clock8 Days & 7 Nights

Double Occupancy from $3,999 pp/do*

CalendarFebruary 24, 2024 | November 2, 2024 | November 23, 2024 | November 30, 2024 | December 7, 2024 | December 14, 2024
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December 21, 2024 | December 28, 2024

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*Per person/double occupancy. Special single rates apply where listed. Excludes port fees.
Itineraries may operate in reverse.

Your Itinerary

    1Embark in New Orleans
    Welcome aboard the Viking Mississippi!

    2New Orleans
    Take a sightseeing tour around the Big Easy today to visit local landmarks and historic areas. Other premium options are a Steamboat Natchez Cruise, a visit to the New Orleans School of Cooking, a French Quarter Walking Tour, or one of our favorites; the NAtionall WWII Museum!

    3Darrow
    You'll fall in love with the Lower Mississippi today, a scenic place with large, historic mansions sitting on gorgeous properties. Included today is an excursion to Houmas House, a late 18th-century, Greek Revival style house, known as the "Sugar Palace." Other options include Oak Alley, an iconic home with 28 large oak trees used to bring in cool air from the river to the home, the Laura Plantation, the Whitney and St Joseph homes, or the Cajun Swamp Experience.

    4St. Francisville
    Head to the Rosedown Estate, a tour we highly recommend for the beauty of the house and the beautiful gardens. You could also go swamp kayaking, visit the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum, the Oakley and Greenwood Estates, the Myrtles and Catalpa Estates, or get outside for a waterfall hike!

    5Natchez
    Natchez has over 500 historic buildings with 200 preserved homes, making it a great destination to explore. Take a town tour and see The Best of Natchez and see two homes, or enjoy the Historic Homes and Chef-Hosted Lunch.

    6Vicksburg
    The Vicksburg National Military Park is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the Civil War or American history. When the Union won the battle at Vicksburg it turned the tide of the war in the Unions favor, and you'll be fascinated by the historic trenches and monuments. If the battlefield isn't for you today, enjoy a walking tour or a Vicksburg Behind the Scenes tour.

    7Baton Rouge
    The included tour today is the Baton Rouge Panorama tour, visiting important sites in the city as well as the Old and New State Capitols. Other options include the WW2 Fletcher Class Destroyer the USS Kidd, the Cajun Heritage Tour, Atchafalaya Basin by Boat or Canoe.

    8Disembark in New Orleans
    Disembark and return home on your flight, or extend your vacation with New Orleans hotel stay!

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Cabin Categories

Cabin Single Price Double Price
Explorer Suite (ES1)$8,999 pp
Explorer Suite (ES2)$7,499 pp
Terrace Suite (TS1)$6,299 pp
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS1)$5,899 pp
Penthouse Junior Suite (PS2)$5,799 pp
Penthouse Veranda (PV1)$5,199 pp
Penthouse Veranda (PV2)$5,099 pp
Deluxe Veranda (DV1)$4,549 pp
Deluxe Veranda (DV2)$4,499 pp
Deluxe Veranda (DV3)$4,449 pp
Deluxe Veranda (DV4)$4,399 pp
French Balcony (FB) $3,999 pp
Veranda (V1)$3,999 pp

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