Viking celebrated the float out of its new 386-guest passenger vessel Viking Mississippi, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul, Minn. The traditional float out took place at Edison Chouest Offshore’s LaShip shipyard in Houma, La., denoting a ship moving into the final stage of construction. Viking’s arrival to the Mississippi River will represent a major commitment to tourism and economic development in many communities along the route. The schedule ports of call comprise seven states: Louisiana (Baton Rouge, Darrow, New Orleans and St. Francisville); Mississippi (Natchez and Vicksburg); Tennessee (Memphis); Missouri (Hannibal, St. Louis); Iowa (Burlington, Dubuque and Davenport); Wisconsin (La Crosse); and Minnesota (Red Wing, St. Paul). (Source: Work Boat 03/08/22)
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