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Mississippi Delta Explorer

8-day river cruise + receive up to $2,800pp air credit & $400 shipboard credit per stateroom*

New Orleans to Memphis or vice versa

8 days / 7 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Viking River Ship

Multiple departures

Southern heritage and quaint towns

Discover Darrow, the gateway to the grand homes of the Lower Mississippi and explore the fascinating towns along the banks of the Mississippi that preserve the memory of the American South’s early history. Immerse yourself in the refined elegance of Natchez and pay your respects at the Vicksburg battlefield. Savor delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as Memphis’s famous barbecue, as you celebrate musical legends in the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll.

More features, services and excursions included
  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
  • Port taxes & fees
  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
  • Visits to UNESCO Sites
  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
  • Onboard gratuities
All Staterooms Include
  • Outside staterooms with river view
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
  • All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
  • Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; robes & slippers (upon request)
  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control

*All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Day 1 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Experience New Orleans, famed for the old-world architecture of its iconic French Quarter.

Day 2 | Darrow, Louisiana, United States

Discover the historic architectural treasures of the Lower Mississippi.

Day 3 | St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States

Visit St. Francisville, home to over 140 sites on the National Register of Historic Places.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Savor the city’s celebrated Cajun and Creole music and cuisine as well as its distinct arts.

Day 4 | Natchez, Mississippi, United States

Explore the oldest city on the Mississippi, Natchez, with over 200 historic Southern estates.

Day 5 | Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

Honor the memory of a pivotal Civil War battle at the Vicksburg National Military Park.

Day 6 | Greenville, Mississippi, United States

Immerse yourself in the blues with Viking’s Privileged Access Mississippi Delta experience.

Day 7 | Scenic Sailing: Lower Mississippi

Sail the Lower Mississippi, famed for its lush wetlands and patchwork of fertile farmlands.

Day 8 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home.

*Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. Itinerary also operates in reverse.

DepartDirectionVerandaFrench BalconyDeluxe Veranda
2 February 2027Memphis to New OrleansSOLD OUTSOLD OUT$9,695pp
2 March 2027Memphis to New OrleansSOLD OUT$10,195pp $10,395pp
1 June 2027New Orleans to Memphis$12,595pp$12,595pp $12,795pp
26 October 2027New Orleans to Memphis$12,795pp$12,795pp$13,195pp
25 January 2028New Orleans to Memphis$9,595pp$9,595pp$9,695pp
1 February 2028Memphis to New OrleansSOLD OUT$9,595pp$9,695pp

Multiple departures available 2027 - 2028. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store. Click here for more information. 

*Advertised pricing and savings is based on per person twin share in a Veranda on 25 January 2028 departure. Correct as of 18 August 2026. Flight credit offer is valid until 30 November 2026, unless sold out prior. Shipboard credit offer is valid to 30 September 2026, unless sold out prior.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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