A cruise ship constructed particularly for the Mississippi River welcomed friends in St. Paul on Saturday, the Viking firm tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.
The Viking Mississippi, which might host 386 passengers, is anticipated to go away for Pink Wing round 8 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Viking says the Viking Mississippi, constructed for its “America’s Heartland” river cruise, was impressed by the corporate’s ocean cruise ships.
The Viking Octantis, which was launched earlier in 2022, is at the moment crusing its inaugural journey within the Nice Lakes between Toronto and Duluth.
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Viking says a second ship equivalent to the Octantis, the Viking Polaris, might be delivered this month and can debut on the Nice Lakes in 2023.
