Cape Girardeau MO Missouri
28
Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Viking River Cruises (16 Cruises)
Viking Mississippi
16 Cruises
| 27 October | 8 days | One-way from Memphis TN to Nashville TN |
| 28 October | 5 days | One-way from Memphis TN to Nashville TN |
Frequently Asked Questions
At the riverfront park, a few steps from the large painted floodwall that protects downtown. The whole historic centre is walkable from the landing.
A structure protecting the town from Mississippi floods, covered in murals telling the river's story: explorers, paddlewheelers, memorable floods and local figures. It's the first thing passengers see coming ashore.
Walk the floodwall murals, climb to the overlook near the old highway bridge for the valley view, visit Fort D, then wander the gently sloping shopping streets.
A small Civil War earthwork, the last of the forts built to defend the town. It controlled the river and the approaches. Interpretive panels and, on some days, costumed guides explain garrison life.
Yes. The gently sloping streets line up brick storefronts, antique dealers and cafés minutes from the landing. Fort D is walkable for the fit, otherwise a short drive.
At the overlook near the old highway bridge, right beside the landing. Morning light is best, when mist lifts off the brown water and towboats push their barges south.
US dollars and English. Cards are accepted everywhere; keep cash for small shops and tipping.
May through October, the Mississippi cruise season. Fall is the most pleasant for walking; Missouri summers are hot and humid.
Yes. The floodwall murals read like a giant comic strip, and the old-fashioned downtown ice cream parlour, vinyl booths and all, still does the trick.
Not necessarily. The lines offer a guided tour, a Fort D visit or a drive into the surrounding hills, but the town stands on its own for a full day on foot.
