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  • Viking River Cruises to Start Mississippi River Operation

    4/28/2016 1:18:28 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment


    Viking River Cruises to start operating on the Mississippi River, revealing plans to base six river ships in New Orleans starting in late 2017 for their first voyages in North America.



    They will operate on the Mississippi River from New Orleans to stops in St. James, East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes in Louisiana, continuing upriver to Memphis, St. Louis or St. Paul, Minn., depending on the season. The riverboats will accommodate up to 300 passengers.



    Viking River Cruises is a major player on the rivers of Europe. Viking’s move puts it in direct competition with American Cruise Lines and American Queen Steamboat Company, both of which operate paddlewheel vessels on the Mississippi. American Cruise Lines is adding a second vessel to the Mississippi River, the 150-passenger American Eagle, in March in New Orleans.



    Last year, Viking River Cruises  said his Mississippi River ships would not be paddlewheelers, though it isn’t clear if they would be similar to the sleek, modern 190-passenger Viking Longships that operate throughout Europe.



    Viking River Cruises state they are proud to bring the prospect of bringing modern river-cruising to the Mississippi, a river that has been traveled by explorers for centuries. “We know our passengers will enjoy the rich history, culture and cuisine of all the great cities and towns along the Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Paul.



     


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