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Viking Mississippi
Viking Mississippi is a Viking River Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2022. She measures 12,621 gross tons and carries 386 guests with a crew of 147. She sails Mississippi itineraries.
About Viking Mississippi
Viking Mississippi is a 386-guest, five-deck river ship built for the Mississippi by Edison Chouest and registered in the United States; it entered service in 2022 as Viking's first American river ship. Its most frequent trip is the Mississippi Delta Explorer between New Orleans and Memphis; it also runs New Orleans round trips, upper-river cruises between St. Louis (Alton) and St. Paul, and, from 2027, routes onto the Ohio River to Louisville. All 193 staterooms are outside, and public spaces include the two-story Explorers' Lounge, the River Cafe, an Aquavit Terrace, a full promenade deck and a sun terrace with an infinity plunge pool.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
Home port: New Orleans, Louisiana.
Flying in for your cruise?
Viking Mississippi sails from New Orleans, Louisiana. The airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
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Which cruise line operates Viking Mississippi?
Viking Mississippi is operated by Viking River Cruises.
How big is Viking Mississippi?
Viking Mississippi measures 12,621 gross tons and 137 metres in length, with 5 decks.
How crowded does Viking Mississippi feel?
Viking Mississippi has a passenger space ratio of 32.7: 12,621 gross tons for 386 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Viking Mississippi feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Viking Mississippi carry?
Viking Mississippi carries 386 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 147 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).
When did Viking Mississippi enter service?
Viking Mississippi entered service in 2022.
Where does Viking Mississippi sail?
Viking Mississippi sails Mississippi itineraries. Her home port is New Orleans, Louisiana.
Which airport should I fly into for Viking Mississippi?
Viking Mississippi sails from New Orleans, Louisiana. Fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Viking Mississippi?
Viking River Cruises publishes the deck plans for Viking Mississippi; this page links to Deck plans.
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