Heartland of America - St. Paul to St. Louis (Alton) - 2027
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- Explorer Suite
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$13999
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- Explorer Suite
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$11999
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- Terrace Suite
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$9799
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- Penthouse Junior Suite
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$9199
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- Penthouse Junior Suite
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$8999
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- Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
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$8199
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- Penthouse Veranda Stateroom
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$7999
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- Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
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$7249
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- Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
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$7149
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- Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
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$7049
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- Deluxe Veranda Stateroom
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$6999
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- French Balcony Stateroom
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$6799
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- Veranda Stateroom
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$6799
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Your Choice Sale, up to $2000 Credit or Free Beverage Package & Tips
Your Choice Sale, up to $2000 Credit or Free Beverage Package & Tips
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Your choice of shipboard credit (SBC36) or a FREE beverage package & included gratuities (BEV36). Shipboard credit based on cruise length. Up to 8 days: $500 per couple ($250 per person); 9 to 12 days: $750 per couple ($375 per person); 13+ days: $1,000 per couple ($500 per person). No beverage package on Egypt ships. Excludes World Cruise itineraries. A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for all featured itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries). Oceans: Save up to $4,000 per couple ($2,000 per person) based on select departures and categories of Viking Homelands; British Isles & Ireland; South America & the Chilean Fjords; Australia & New Zealand and Australia, Asia & Alaska; other itineraries, dates and categories may vary. FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Grand Australia Circumnavigation. FREE roundtrip airfare based on select departures of Panama Canal & Central America. Rivers: Save up to $4,000 per couple ($2,000 per person) based on select departures and categories of Grand European Tour, Cities of Light and Rhine & Main Explorer. FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Grand European Tour; Magnificent Mekong; France’s Finest; London, Paris & D-Day; Capitals of Eastern Europe; European Sojourn and Pharaohs & Pyramids. FREE roundtrip airfare based on select departures of featured Mississippi River itineraries. Expeditions: Save up to $4,000 per couple ($2,000 per person) based on select departures and categories of Antarctic Explorer. FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Antarctic Explorer, Chilean Fjords & Scenic Shores and Panama Canal & the Americas. FREE roundtrip airfare based on select departures of Niagara & the Great Lakes, Great Lakes Treasures and Canada & East Coast Explorer. FREE Airfare offer available from most gateways and is subject to change: Based on inventory availability at time of purchase and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. 2027–2028 Viking World Cruise: A limited-time reduced deposit of 10% is due within 7 days of booking; pay in full by May 15, 2027. 2028 Arctic to Antarctic Explorer: A limited-time reduced deposit of 10% is due within 7 days of booking; pay in full by February 15, 2028.

Exclusive, $400 Off + up to $1000 Onboard Credit
Exclusive, $400 Off + up to $1000 Onboard Credit
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Offer applies to new bookings deposited from April 9, 2024 and is capacity controlled which may be removed at any moment without notice. Promotion is not combinable with Viking vouchers. Offer is combinable with all Viking offers Additional restrictions apply. Onboard credit amount varies by length of cruise and has no monetary value and is non-refundable and non-transferable, may not be used toward service charges, cannot be redeemed for cash, and unused portions will become void after sailing is complete.

Exclusive, $200 Onboard Credit on All Sailings
Exclusive, $200 Onboard Credit on All Sailings
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Shipboard Credit: $100 shipboard credit offer is per person and is only valid on new FIT bookings reserved February 1- March 31, 2026. This shipboard credit is only eligible for bookings made within the booking window provided above. No cash value. Booking must be deposited for offer to be valid. Valid for departure dates of river and ocean voyages. Not applicable to Viking Tours or any other Viking itineraries or products. Shipboard credits are not applicable on group bookings or any bookings sailing within 60 days. Viking hotel stays during cruisetours and pre- or post-cruise extension packages are not eligible. Additional terms and conditions apply; contact your Travel Advisor for details. Promotion expires February 28, 2026. Viking reserves the right to correct errors and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time.

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Save 2% On Your River Cruise!
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You may use echeck to pay for your Viking cruise or cruisetour, and for airfare. Every dollar paid for cruise, air, taxes, fees or surcharges can be paid by echeck, including regular-priced itineraries and airfare, any special offers or Viking Air Plus services to receive a 2% discount. Additional restrictions may apply.

Spring Sale, Reduced Air + Special Fares & $400 Off
Spring Sale, Reduced Air + Special Fares & $400 Off
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2026-2028 RIVER CRUISE AND AIR FARES: Offer applies to bookings made from March 1-31, 2026. Terms & conditions for select promotions may vary. $25 deposit is applicable to all River itineraries. Special fares plus up to FREE International airfare valid on select departures of Grand European Tour, Lyon Provence & the Rhineland, European Sojourn, Capitals of Eastern Europe, London, Paris & D-Day, Pharaohs & Pyramids, Magnificent Mekong. Airfares may vary on other gateways & departures. Airfare does not have to be purchased to get cruise\cruisetour offer. All prices are in US dollars and for US residents only. Additional restrictions may apply. 2026: Pay in full by May 7th, 2026. 2027: Pay in full by July 31st, 2026. 2028: Pay in full by February 15, 2027. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Offers Expires March 31, 2026. $25 DEPOSIT: For itineraries 35 days or less, a $25 deposit applies to June 2026 & onward departures; for itineraries greater than 35 days, a $25 deposit applies to August 2026 & onward departures; World Cruise products excluded; call for details. AIR UPGRADE: Upgrade to Premium Economy or Business at additional cost based on select gateways and dates. Additional airline-imposed baggage charges may apply; for more information visit Airline Luggage Restrictions. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For more information about customized air services and US gateways, visit the Viking Air Plus page. AIR OFFER RESTRICTIONS: Offer expires March 31, 2026. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement savings are off applicable rates. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. residents only. All fares and offers are for new bookings only and are subject to availability, may not combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credits, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Special fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract which may be viewed elsewhere on this website. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Air promotion applies to roundtrip flights only from select Viking Cruises U.S. gateways and includes airport-to-ship or hotel transfers, air taxes and air fuel surcharges. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares at any time. For up-to-date prices, please call Viking or your Travel Agent. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract. NOTE: U.S. flights depart one day prior to check-in date. Paid Business or Premium Economy Class may require travel in economy on flights within North America or Europe. Premium economy is limited to specific airlines and we may not be able to accommodate based on aircraft type and availability. Roundtrip airport transfers are included when air is purchased with a cruise or cruisetour package; if air is not purchased from Viking, transfers may be purchased separately. All transfers must be in conjunction with a Viking-purchased cruise, cruisetour, land extension or extra hotel nights. Air prices are per person based on cruise/cruisetour check-in date and include transfers plus all government taxes/fees of approximately $160 and air fuel surcharges. Air seats are limited; airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received.
- Day 1St. PaulTue, Sep 14, 2027
Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, St. Paul welcomed its first settler in 1838. And little more than a decade later, the thriving settlement was named the capital of the Minnesota Territory. By 1858, some 1,000 steamboats frequented this "Last City of the East” on the frontier. Today, St. Paul is a modern metropolis and the capital of Minnesota. The city's historic residential districts invite long strolls, particularly around Irvine Park near the Mississippi, where late 19th- and early 20th-century mansions grace tree-lined streets.
- Day 2Red WingWed, Sep 15, 2027
Red Wing is known for its Red Wing Shoes, which produced footwear for soldiers in both world wars. The city was named after a Sioux chief whose red-dyed swan wing indicated his rank. The first settlers-many from New England-arrived in the mid-1800s. German, Irish and Scandinavian immigrants followed, bringing skills in tanning, shoemaking, pottery and more. The city boasts a diversity of legacies including Red Wing Stoneware and Pottery, founded in 1877 as the nation's first commercial potter. Today, Red Wing enjoys a place in the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Day 3La CrosseThu, Sep 16, 2027
La Crosse has a deep connection to the towering bluffs and rolling farmland of the Norskedalen, or "Norwegian Valley.” Here, a Norwegian immigrant population has created a unique culture over generations. Historic immigrant villages dot the valley still, a collection of preserved homesteads reflecting a frontier way of life. Today, La Crosse boasts numerous sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Its important architectural landmarks, along with an array of engaging statues along the riverfront, make La Crosse feel like a vast open air museum.
- Day 4DubuqueFri, Sep 17, 2027
One of Iowa's few cities laid out among rolling bluffs, Dubuque is called the "Masterpiece on the Mississippi” for its 19th-century ingenuity and modern-day cultural evolution. Timber and boatbuilding were central to the city's growth, with wood harvested in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The spirit of this river town lives on in the Cathedral Historic District, dotted with well-preserved buildings and authentic period lampposts. Today, the city is praised for its livability and for its riverside developments, including a museum and aquarium dedicated to the Mississippi River.
- Day 5Quad CitiesSat, Sep 18, 2027
Straddling the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers, the Quad Cities area comprises Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, Illinois. As the only section of the Mississippi that flows from east to west, it is geographically unique. Its tightly knit riverside towns thrived due to thoughtful planning and effective leadership. Today, the Quad Cities rest amid the fertile farmland known as "America's Breadbasket”-the nation's most expansive and scenic agricultural region-and is home to agribusiness giants including John Deere.
- Day 6BurlingtonSun, Sep 19, 2027
The US flag was first raised over Iowa in Burlington-in 1805-by Lieutenant Zebulon Pike during his Mississippi explorations. Later, it became an outpost for the American Fur Company, a trading enterprise founded by John Jacob Astor. In 1834, it took its present name after the Vermont birthplace of its first settler, John Gray. During the steamboat era, it was a major port along the river. Today, the city is home to many magnificent buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the art deco Capitol Theater and the Gothic Revival St. Paul's Church.
- Day 7HannibalMon, Sep 20, 2027
Hannibal is the childhood home of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, or Mark Twain, and the inspiration for his beloved stories of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Prior to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and arrival of European settlers, a variety of indigenous Native American tribes called the area home. Hannibal grew into the primary port for steamboats and flatboats traveling the Upper Mississippi. "The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” the early 20th-century socialite, philanthropist and survivor of the Titanic tragedy, was also born here.
- Day 8St. Louis (Alton)Tue, Sep 21, 2027
Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.
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8 Days 6 Guided Tours / 1 Countries
Daily Shore Excursions: 6 included guided tours
Port Charges: Included on all itineraires
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Viking Mississippi River cruise was great. Affordable tours and staff were great. Our consultant from Affordable Tours was so wonderful to work with. All exceeded our expectations.
Viking Mississippi very disappointed there were no swimming pool, just infinity plunger pool and no casino due small ship very good food served. Thrilled to meet Steve Azar, famous music like Elvis Presley.
Wished we could have experienced a stay at the Peabody hotel in Memphis. Was told this was not possible. Was not true. Needed more time at Graceland. All other aspects were great!
Super cruse. Only thing we had an issue with was the breakfast hours was to short forcing us to hurry or miss breakfast.

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Wonderful cruise that exceeded our expectations. Ship was like new, rooms immaculate, and food was 4 star quality.