The Viking Mississippi is the first major luxury river cruise liner to operate on America's famous river, responding to increased interest since the pandemic. This stylish vessel hosts 386 passengers, allowing them to explore lesser-known but historically rich towns like Hannibal, Missouri, and Burlington, Iowa, all while enjoying opulent amenities. Passengers experience prominent cultural sites, including Mark Twain's childhood home and the magnificent Gateway Arch in St. Louis, making it a compelling journey through American history and culture.
My fellow cruisers were Americans who, like me, had yet to explore this corner of their own backyard; they lit up while admiring the elegant Victorian-style homes in Burlington.
Interest in sailing along the Mississippi River has been on the rise since the pandemic, but Viking is the first major luxury liner to offer a trip.
I realized that the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is every bit as impressive as the great attractions cruise ships visit in Europe and Asia.
The ship has the kind of opulence you'd expect on the world's great waterways, from the Nile to the Seine, yet is custom-built to traverse America's most famous river.
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