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Explore with Viking—North America

Embark on a North American cruise to experience the breathtaking beauty of this continent in all its glory. Cultural landmarks, both iconic and lesser known, can be explored each day. Discover the rich heritage of Indigenous peoples. Behold stunning natural wonders in the US, Canada and Mexico—from the majestic waterfalls and picturesque shores of the Great Lakes to the soaring mountains and verdant forests of Quebec. In Alaska, observe towering glaciers and fascinating wildlife as you sail the awe-inspiring Inside Passage. You can also visit America’s heartland and colorful cities like New Orleans, Memphis and St. Louis on a Mississippi voyage. There is no better way to immerse yourself in the splendor of North America than on a Viking cruise.

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Mississippi Delta Explorer

New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee
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New Orleans & Southern Charms

Roundtrip New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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NEW! Nashville, Memphis & the Cumberland

Memphis, Tennessee to Nashville, Tennessee
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America’s Great River

St. Paul, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana
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NEW! Mississippi River Odyssey

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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions—North America

Enjoy additional days before or after your voyage to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or visit a new destination. Our knowledgeable local Viking hosts will be available to help you make the most of your time with tailored cultural and dining recommendations.

  • Grand Ole Nashville

    2 Nights

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • New Orleans to Memphis
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  • The Best of New Orleans

    2 Nights

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • America's Great River
    • The Big Easy to the Gateway City
  • Memphis Rock & Soul

    2 Nights

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • Nashville, Memphis & the Cumberland
    • New Orleans to Memphis
  • Cultural Capitals—Minneapolis & St. Paul

    2 Nights

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    • Heartland of America
    • America's Great River
    • Mississippi River Odyssey
  • The Spirit of St. Louis

    2 Nights

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    • The Big Easy to the Gateway City

Extend Your Cruise with 2 Nights in Nashville

The Grand Ole Opry radio show first aired in 1925, and in the ensuing century, Nashville was crowned as a country music mecca. Trace the evolution of this uniquely American art form in the city that catapulted many gospel, blues, folk, soul and country artists to the world stage.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • New Orleans to Memphis
Broadway, Nashville

Day 1 - Nashville, Tennessee

Arrive in Nashville and transfer to your hotel. After settling in, perhaps listen to live music and take a leisurely stroll along Broadway. This evening, enjoy dinner on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time here so you can make the most of your visit.

Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville

Day 2 - Nashville, Tennessee

At the Country Music Hall of Fame, take a self-guided tour through its three floors of artifacts, listening stations, video theaters and touch-screen interactive consoles that showcase the genre’s storied history. After lunch on your own, visit the Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry show from 1943 to 1974. This evening, attend a live performance at the Grand Ole Opry. (B)

Graceland, Memphis

Day 3 - Nashville & Memphis, Tennessee

After breakfast, start your transfer to Memphis. Along the way, make a rock ’n’ roll pilgrimage to Graceland, the legendary and memorabilia-filled home of Elvis Presley. See Elvis’s TV room; the famous Jungle Room; the Trophy Building; the Meditation Garden, where Elvis is buried; and more. You will also admire Elvis’s collection of cars and private planes, then pay your respects at his grave in the Meditation Garden. After, enjoy lunch at Blues City Cafe before continuing to your ship. (B, L)

Your Accommodations

Omni Nashville

Located in downtown Nashville, next to the Country Music Hall of Fame, this hotel embodies the city’s distinctive character. Sophisticated rooms feature well-appointed amenities, while the on-site spa and rooftop pool offer relaxing oases. Traditional Southern dishes and prime steaks are on the menu at Kitchen Notes and Bob’s Steak & Chop House.

All this is included:

  • 2 hotel nights in Nashville (as shown or similar)
  • 3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 lunch (L)
  • 4 guided tours: Country Music Hall of Fame; Ryman Auditorium Tour; Grand Ole Opry Show; Deluxe Graceland
  • Fully escorted by your Viking Tour Director
  • All transfers

Extend Your Cruise with 2 Nights in New Orleans

Take some extra time to appreciate New Orleans’s inimitable character. Immerse yourself in the charms of the historic French Quarter and enjoy free time to discover delicious Creole and Cajun cuisine and the legendary music scene of “The Big Easy.”

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • America's Great River
  • The Big Easy to the Gateway City
Riverwalk Trolley, New Orleans

Day 1 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Arrive in New Orleans today and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. Perhaps take a stroll along the Riverwalk or browse the antique shops of the French Quarter and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Your Viking Host is available to help you plan your time here so you can make the most of your visit.

French Quarter, New Orleans

Day 2 - New Orleans, Louisiana

After breakfast, join a walking tour of the French Quarter. You will see the iconic Creole town houses with their wrought iron balconies; Royal Street, lined with antique shops and art galleries; and Jackson Square. After free time for lunch on your own, board a motor coach for a panoramic drive through the city. This evening, savor a delicious meal of local cuisine in one of New Orleans’s many fine restaurants. (B)

The National WWII Museum, New Orleans

Day 3 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Following breakfast, honor the sacrifices and spirit of America’s “Greatest Generation” at the National WWII Museum. Tour a replica of the Higgins Boats, watch the award-winning film Beyond All Boundaries produced by Tom Hanks and take part in the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience. Afterward, you will embark your ship. (B)

Your Accommodations

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

Situated in the center of New Orleans’s French Quarter, this iconic hotel combines timeless charm with Southern elegance. Guests can savor Creole-inspired dishes, sip cocktails at the Carousel Bar and unwind at the rooftop pool. Close to Bourbon Street and historical sites, it is an ideal starting point for discovering the city’s lively culture.

All this is included:

  • 2 hotel nights in New Orleans (as shown or similar)
  • 2 meals: 2 breakfasts (B)
  • 3 guided tours: French Quarter Walking Tour; New Orleans City Tour; National WWll Museum
  • Services of a Viking Host
  • All transfers

NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions
: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.

Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.


The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Extend Your Cruise with 2 Nights in Memphis

Celebrate the soul of Memphis at Elvis’s Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and lively Beale Street. Classic tunes and Southern cooking fuel your discoveries.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • Nashville, Memphis & the Cumberland
  • New Orleans to Memphis
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis

Day 1 - Memphis, Tennessee

Arrive in Memphis and transfer to your hotel. After lunch on your own, explore the celebrated birthplace of Memphis blues, a center of civil rights history and the final home of Elvis Presley. Afterward, enjoy dinner on your own. Your Viking Host is available to help you plan your time here so you can make the most of your visit.

Graceland, Memphis

Day 2 - Memphis, Tennessee

Today, visit Elvis’s home: Graceland. See Elvis’s TV room; the famous Jungle Room; the Trophy Building; the Meditation Garden, where Elvis is buried; and more. You will also tour the Presley Motors Automobile Museum, featuring Elvis’s famed pink Cadillac. After, spend the afternoon on one of our optional excursions or explore lively Beale Street. (B)

Album covers, Stax Museum, Memphis

Day 3 - Memphis, Tennessee

Discover Memphis’s musical heritage during visits to two legendary music studios. Explore Sun Studio, where legendary producer Sam Phillips launched the careers of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and others. Continue to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the former home of the influential Stax Records, to view its collection of artifacts and memorabilia from stars like Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. Afterward, enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch. (B, L)

Your Accommodations

The Westin Memphis Beale Street

The Westin Memphis Beale Street hotel is located in the heart of Memphis, just a block away from the sights and sounds of famous Beale Street. After a day of exploring, guests can relax in rooms featuring modern and well-appointed amenities, then savor a delicious meal of Southern fare created using local ingredients at the Courtside Grill.

All this is included:

  • 2 hotel nights in Memphis (as shown or similar)
  • 3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 lunch (L)
  • 3 guided tours: Graceland Tour; Stax Museum of American Soul Music; Sun Studio Tour
  • Fully escorted by your Viking Host
  • All transfers

NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions
: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.

Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.


The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Extend Your Cruise with 2 Nights in St. Paul

The “Twin Cities” share a pioneer history and progressive, multicultural spirit—plus a good-natured rivalry and pride in their distinctions. Take more time to gain a full picture of Minnesota’s favorite twins, from Minneapolis’s skyscraping downtown and superb art scene to St. Paul’s leafy grace.

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  • Heartland of America
  • America's Great River
  • Mississippi River Odyssey
Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul

Day 1 - St. Paul, Minnesota

Upon your arrival to St. Paul, transfer to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time here so you can make the most of your visit.

Minneapolis

Day 2 - St. Paul, Minnesota

Today, discover Minnesota’s capital, St. Paul. See the Cathedral of St. Paul, modeled after Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Victorian mansions and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s birthplace along Summit Avenue. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. (B)

Minneapolis sculpture garden

Day 3 - St. Paul, Minnesota

After breakfast, visit historic Fort Snelling, a military outpost from the 1820s. Set at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, learn the layered histories of the Native American, European and African peoples who settled here. Later, transfer to your ship to begin your cruise. (B)

Your Accommodations

The Saint Paul Hotel

A historic gem of its namesake city, The Saint Paul Hotel has hosted many of America’s most preeminent figures for over a century. Featuring elegantly appointed guest rooms, the hotel is located in the heart of Saint Paul and is home to the Lobby Bar and St. Paul Grill, where classic American fare is prepared by award-winning chefs.

All this is included:

  • 2 hotel nights in St. Paul (as shown or similar)
  • 2 meals: 2 breakfasts (B)
  • 2 guided tours & activities: Panoramic Twin Cities; Inside Fort Snelling
  • Fully escorted by your Viking Tour Director
  • All transfers

NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions
: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.

Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.


The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Extend Your Cruise with 2 Nights in St. Louis

Take some time to feel the genial spirit of St. Louis. It was the “Gateway to the West” for thousands of 19th-century pioneers. But even as many passed through, many more stayed to create a city of dynamic multiculturalism, lush green parks, fine museums and musical riches that await your discovery.

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  • Heartland of America
  • The Big Easy to the Gateway City
St. Louis, Missouri

Day 1 - St. Louis, Missouri

Arrive in St. Louis and transfer to your hotel. After settling in, join our welcome briefing and reception before you begin discovering the city on your own; enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time here so you can make the most of your visit.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis

Day 2 - St. Louis, Missouri

See St. Louis’s highlights today. Begin with a tour of the Old Cathedral (officially, Basilica of St. Louis, King of France), the oldest church west of the Mississippi, and the historic Old Courthouse. Ride a tram to the top of the Gateway Arch and visit its museum. At the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, witness a dazzling display of mosaics. Afterward, enjoy an authentic St. Louis barbecue lunch. Explore the city on your own this evening. (B, L)

Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis

Day 3 - St. Louis, Missouri

Enjoy breakfast, then continue to Forest Park, one of the largest city parks in the US. Learn about the 1904 World’s Fair and the park’s development, then visit the Missouri History Museum, home to Charles Lindbergh’s “The Spirit of St. Louis.” Later in the day, transfer to your awaiting ship to commence your cruise. (B)

Your Accommodations

The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza

The historic Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza features a tasteful blend of Art Deco- and Italian Renaissance-style architecture and sits right along the scenic Forest Park, which hosts multiple museums. Guests can delight in the restaurants’ traditional Midwestern dishes and step out to relax by the Mediterranean style pool.

All this is included:

  • 2 hotel nights in St. Louis (as shown or similar)
  • 3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 lunch (L)
  • 2 guided tours & activities: Panoramic St. Louis with BBQ Lunch; Forest Park & History Museum
  • Fully escorted by your Viking Tour Director
  • All transfers

NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions
: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.

Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.


The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Shore Excursions—North America

Enjoy a complimentary shore excursion in each port of call. Or, choose from a wide selection of optional onshore experiences designed to immerse you in your destination. To learn more, browse some of our most popular shore excursions or explore our cruise itineraries below.

  • Cajun Swamp Experience

    Explore the teeming ecosystems and hear the lore of Louisiana’s bayou country on a boat tour of Manchac Swamp.

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • New Orleans & Southern Charms
    • The Big Easy to the Gateway City
  • Atchafalaya Basin Swamp by Airboat

    Sail through the Atchafalaya Swamp by airboat in search of wildlife and native flora.

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • New Orleans & Southern Charms
    • America's Great River
  • Soul Food & Music

    Savor a meal of Southern-inspired soul food and enjoy an inspiring Privileged Access a cappella gospel performance.

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • New Orleans & Southern Charms
    • America's Great River
    Privileged Access
  • Vicksburg’s Historic Neighborhoods

    Stroll the charming streets of historic Vicksburg and explore the city’s stately homes.

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    • Mississippi Delta Explorer
    • New Orleans & Southern Charms
    • America's Great River
  • Cajun Heritage

    Gain insights into Cajun culture with Privileged Access to the Rural Life Museum of Louisiana State University.

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    • New Orleans & Southern Charms
    • America's Great River
    Privileged Access

Cajun Swamp Experience

Duration: 3 hours      

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Experience the Beauty and Wildlife of the Bayou

Explore the teeming ecosystems and hear the lore of Louisiana’s bayou country on a boat tour of Manchac Swamp. Your covered swamp boat will set out from Frenier, a Cajun town set on an isthmus between Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas. As you cruise with a knowledgeable guide, you will learn about the natural history of the Manchac Swamp and the diverse wildlife that thrives in these dense, beautiful wetlands. Please note that many of the creatures—alligators, turtles, raccoon, wild boar and more—are unafraid of humans and may approach the boat. You will also gain insight into the dramatic history of Frenier, which was devastated by a hurricane in 1915—an incident that expanded the town’s already deep canon of Cajun folk myths and legends.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • New Orleans & Southern Charms
  • The Big Easy to the Gateway City

Many of the creatures are unafraid of humans and may approach the boat.

Creatures may include alligators, turtles, raccoon, wild boar and more.


* Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Atchafalaya Basin Swamp by Airboat

Duration: 4 hours      

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Journey Deep into North America’s Largest River Swamp Ecosystem

Sail through the Atchafalaya Swamp by airboat in search of wildlife and native flora. This 1.4-million-acre wilderness of majestic cypress and tupelo-covered swampland is home to hundreds of plant, bird, fish and reptile species. With nutrient-rich water flowing in from the Mississippi, the Atchafalaya supports half of America’s migratory waterfowl and is an important habitat for neotropical migratory birds and other avian species of the Mississippi Flyway. Your captains will navigate to specific places that have a high probability of alligator sightings, and you will also have the chance to see the beavers, otters, owls, bald eagles, egrets, ospreys and turtles who frequent the area.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • New Orleans & Southern Charms
  • America's Great River

* Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

Soul Food & Music

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes      

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Dunleith Historic Inn, Forks of the Road and Zion Church

Savor a meal of Southern-inspired soul food and enjoy an inspiring Privileged Access a cappella gospel performance. Travel to the Dunleith Historic Inn, a National Historic Landmark and Mississippi’s last remaining pre-Civil War mansion. At The Castle Restaurant, located in the estate’s original 18th-century carriage house, indulge in classic Southern dishes, such as fried chicken, black-eye peas, okra, biscuits and more, accompanied by a glass of regional muscadine wine. Appetite sated, board your motor coach for a panoramic tour around Natchez, stopping at the solemn Forks of the Road, a former auction site for enslaved persons. Gain insight into the African American experience through exhibits and sculptures. Afterward, head to the Zion Church to learn about the evolution of African American music in the South, then enjoy an a cappella rendition of gospel music by a local singer.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • New Orleans & Southern Charms
  • America's Great River

* Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Vicksburg’s Historic Neighborhoods

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes      

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Gain Valuable Insights into Vicksburg’s Past

Stroll the charming streets of historic Vicksburg and explore the city’s stately homes. Begin your tour at Christ Episcopal Church, built in 1846, and admire its towering pinnacles and four Tiffany windows. Inside, a church rector will recount the history of the church and its relation to the Civil War. From here, discover the surrounding neighborhood and learn about its grand architecture during a guided walk. Depending on availability, you will visit the nearby Wahl-Schaffer Cottages—each featuring a distinctive architectural style—and then embark on a short trip to the Martha Vick House, which was built during the 1800s. After gaining valuable insights into Vicksburg’s past, you may stay in town for further exploration or return to your ship.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • New Orleans & Southern Charms
  • America's Great River

* Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

Cajun Heritage

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes      

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Explore the Rural Life Museum at Louisiana State University

Gain insights into Cajun culture with Privileged Access to the Rural Life Museum of Louisiana State University. Listen to folktales, sample Cajun cuisine and enjoy music and dance performances, including traditional Cajun dances. With more than 30 historic buildings, the museum complex opens a window into the lifestyle of 18th- and 19th-century rural Louisianans—a blend of French, Spanish, Native American, African, German and British influences. Learn about their history and observe artisan demonstrations as you explore the museum’s three main areas: the Exhibit Barn, filled with artifacts; the Plantation Quarters, featuring a blacksmith shop, sick house, sugarhouse, grist mill and cabins; and the Louisiana Folk Architecture, a collection of various rural houses.

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  • Mississippi Delta Explorer
  • New Orleans & Southern Charms
  • America's Great River

* Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

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RIVER OFFERS TERMS & CONDITIONS

TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR BOOKINGS MADE BETWEEN 02 SEPTEMBER – 01 DECEMBER 2025 AT 7PM (AEDT) ON ALL RIVER SAILINGS (2025-2028)

  • Prices are per person, in Australian dollars and for Australian and New Zealand residents only. They are based on double occupancy and correct at time of printing. Prices include all advertised discounts, and all offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. All offers are only valid for new bookings and only on selected departures made between 02 September - 01 December 2025 at 7PM (AEDT) unless sold out prior.
  • A partially refundable deposit of AU$1,000 per person (in the form of a future cruise voucher less an AU$100 cancellation fee) is required to secure a confirmed reservation within 3 days of booking otherwise reservation may automatically cancel.
  • Once deposit payment has been made, standard cancellation penalties apply. When booking airfares through Viking (including when taking advantage of a special offer that includes air travel), standard airline cancellation fees also apply.
  • Displayed prices indicate the lowest available pricing across all available sailings from 2025 to 2028 and may have different offers applicable from those advertised for the promoted sailing years. Pricing for each itinerary can vary at short notice as availability changes and sailings close for the current season.
  • Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

Flexible Deposit Policy (01 April 2024 – 01 December 2025 at 7PM AEDT) Terms & Conditions.

  • Our flexible deposit policy applies to new reservations only made between 01 April 2024 – 01 December 2025 at 7PM AEDT and is combinable with all other Viking offers available.
  • Under our flexible deposit policy, qualified guests can cancel their booking before final payment due date and receive deposit back in the form of a future cruise voucher less a AU$100 per person cancellation fee.
  • Guests will have 24 months to select their new date and use their Future Cruise Voucher to make a new reservation on any river, ocean, or expedition cruise.
  • When booking airfares through Viking (including when taking advantage of a special offer that includes air travel), standard airline cancellation fees will also apply. In some cases, airfares will be non-refundable. In the event of cancellation, these fees will be deducted from the deposit paid, and therefore the future cruise voucher issued.
  • The future cruise voucher can be used on any new Viking cruise and will be applied at booking and must be redeemed by the expiration date prior to final payment.
  • The future cruise voucher has no cash value and will be applied as a ’Booking Discount’.
  • Once the voucher is redeemed, it cannot be re‐issued or used towards another cruise, and any unused balance of the voucher is lost and has no cash value.
  • Valid future cruise voucher is non-transferable.

APPLICABLE FOR BOOKINGS MADE BETWEEN 02 SEPTEMBER – 01 DECEMBER 2025 at 7PM AEDT ON 2026, 2027 & 2028 SAILINGS ONLY.

Fly Free Economy Flights up to the value of AU$2,500pp when booking flights with Viking.

  • Fly Free is economy flight(s) for both guests up to the value of AU$2,500 per person (pp) to/from Australia/New Zealand.
  • If the flight cost exceeds AU$2,500pp the guest will cover the difference.
  • If flights are cheaper than AU$2,500pp the unused portion of the air funds will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking or any other person.
  • A guest can use the AU$2,500pp to instead upgrade to business class or premium economy (booked through Viking) with AU$2,500pp off the buisness/premium economy airfare and the difference to be covered by the guest. Upgrade flight cost difference is to be paid at the time of flight booking.
  • Any flight cost difference is to be paid at the time of flight booking.
  • Applicable if flights are booked through Viking and must be booked in conjunction with a selected 2026/2027/2028 Viking River cruise.
  • Flights are Viking’s choice of airline for selected major gateways in AU/NZ: ADL/AKL/BNE/CBR/CHC/CNS/DRW/HBA/LST/MEL/OOL/PER/SYD/WLG.
  • Guest must return their air form to Viking within 14 business days of receiving request for flights, otherwise Viking reserve the right to remove the free air promo and apply the respective in lieu of flights discount.
  • Valid on bookings made between 02 September - 01 December 2025 at 7PM (AEDT).
  • Guest may not request to change to flights included promotion post campaign end date of 01 December 2025.
  • Viking will reach out to you or your travel advisor once flights are in the date range, at this point you may nominate your preferred departure/arrival dates.
  • Both guests must be on the same airline booking (PNR) and fly together in both directions.
  • Solo guests for River can use up to AU$5,000 towards their flights. Any unused portion of the air funds will be waived and cannot be transferred towards any other portion of the booking or any other person or booking.
  • Please use code FFR25 to activate the Fly Free offer when booking online or via the Contact Centre.
  • If no code is selected when booking via online, the Fly Free offer will be applied.

Save AU$2,500pp and book flights independently.

  • Guests are eligible to get a discount of AU$2,500 per person (pp) off the cruise fare at the time of booking in lieu of the Free Economy Class flights.
  • Solo guests for River are eligible to get a discount of AU$5,000 per booking off the cruise fare in lieu of the free flights.
  • Guests book their own flights independently of Viking.
  • Valid on bookings made between 02 September - 01 December 2025 at 7PM (AEDT).
  • Guest may not request to change to flights included promotion post campaign end date of 01 December 2025.
  • Please use code CRD25 to activate the In Lieu of Flights offer when booking online or via the Contact Centre.
  • If no code is selected when booking via online, the Fly Free offer will be applied.

APPLICABLE FOR NEW BOOKINGS MADE BETWEEN 02 SEPTEMBER - 01 DECEMBER 2025 at 7PM AEDT ON 2025 RIVER SAILINGS.

CRUISE ONLY OFFER - SAVE UP TO 30% on selected Viking 2025 River Voyages

  • Applies to any new booking made between 02 September - 01 December 2025 at 7PM AEDT on a 2025 Viking River voyage.
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