The Viking Mississippi had to change course at the last-minute due to rising water levels on the Mississippi River..

European cruise line Viking has finally begun operations in the US. Its new 386-guest Viking Mississippi vessel is now sailing Mississippi River-based itineraries. Many of its upcoming sailings ...

Viking Cruises takes passengers along the Nile, the Rhine and the Blue Danube. Why not stops in St. Paul, Stillwater and Red Wing, too?

Dozens of gawkers came out to see a 368-passenger luxury cruise ship docked on the Mississippi River at Lambert’s Landing in downtown St. Paul on Saturday. The Viking Mississippi, custom built ...

Viking River Cruises was founded in 1997 with the purchase and launch of four cruise ships in Russia. Today the company operates 60 vessels on rivers in Europe, Egypt, China and southeast Asia.

Viking didn't say how big its new Mississippi River ships will be, but the announcement says they'll hold up to 300 passengers and cost an estimated $90 million to $100 million a piece.

Viking River Cruises, a major provider of high-end river cruises on other continents, will make New Orleans the home port for its first North American itineraries, which will travel along ...

He added, Viking River Cruises' presence and passengers will enhance tourism in West Feliciana. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said, "We're proud to welcome Viking River Cruises to New Orleans.

AMSTERDAM -- Fast-growing Viking River Cruises today made cruising history with the naming of 10 new ships at once. Ten godmothers -- one for each vessel -- braved freezing temperatures on a ...

In January, the company announced the launch of Viking Expeditions and its first Polar Class vessel, the Viking Octantis. By the end of 2022, Viking will have a second identical expedition ship, two ...

The agreement includes two 10-year extensions and $25,000 for dock improvements. Viking River Cruises is expected to start docking at River Heritage Park by 2022.