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Viking River Cruise Destination: Saint Paul
Viking is making its way down the mighty Mississippi River with Saint Paul as one of the main stops for the Mississippi River Ship’s itinerary.
We are so excited to welcome the highly anticipated Viking Mississippi River Cruises to Minnesota’s capital city.
View the Viking River Cruise Ship
Come see the Viking Cruise Ship as she makes her stop on the shores of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul! Join us as we greet this state-of-the-art ship and its guests, get a photo and marvel at the sight of its cutting-edge design, and enjoy live music, food trucks and more from 8 - 10 a.m.
August 19th, September 2nd and September 16th
The new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by their award-winning ships featuring a clean Scandinavian design. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities will make it the first truly modern cruise ship in the region.
VIKING MISSISSIPPI IN NUMBERS:
386 guests
Crew: 148
Length: 450 feet
Beam: 75 feet
Year built: 2022
193 comfortable all outside staterooms (128 Veranda & Deluxe Veranda Staterooms, 8 French Balcony Staterooms, 24 Penthouse Veranda Staterooms, 16 Penthouse Junior Suites, 7 Terrace Suites, 10 Explorer Suites)
In addition to Minnesota, Viking’s new Mississippi River itineraries include six additional states. Ports of call in call include Louisiana (Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans and St. Francisville); Mississippi (Natchez and Vicksburg); Tennessee (Memphis); Missouri (Hannibal, St. Louis); Iowa (Burlington, Dubuque and Quad Cities) and Wisconsin (La Crosse).
View the ship from Lower Landing Park or locations upstream or downstream from the dock. There will be some lane closures and restricted areas, but security will be onsite while the ship is in port and available for assistance.
Learn more about Viking River Cruises and when the ship will be docked here in Saint Paul.
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Lower Landing Park (Lambert’s Landing)
Get Directions (651) 293-0200During the 1800s, St. Paul's Lower Landing was one of the busiest steamboat landings in the United States. There is a biking and hiking trail that runs through. Lambert's Landing is the…
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Union Depot
Get Directions (651) 202-2700Revitalized and once again welcoming travelers and visitors of all kinds, Union Depot is what it’s always been – a meeting place, a starting point, a hub of activity, a home to…
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CHS Field
Get DirectionsCHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints and Hamline University Pipers Baseball teams, is a 7,210 seat ballpark located in Lowertown Saint Paul. The ballpark opened in March 2015 for special…
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Saint Paul Farmers’ Market
Get Directions (651) 227-8101Nothing says summertime like succulent fruits, vegetables perfect for grill season, and vibrant, beautiful flowers. For the past 150 years, the Saint Paul Farmers' Market, operated by the St. Paul Growers' Association…
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Where To Stay
Whether you want luxury, affordability or a little bit of both, you'll find plenty of great places to rest your head in Saint Paul.
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Lowertown Eats
This urban center welcomes visitors to delve into a variety of eateries spanning from chill breweries, rooftop hangouts, quaint bakeries, and more!
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48 Hours in Saint Paul
Where to go, what to see, and most important -- what to eat.