I Tried a Luxury Mississippi River Cruise
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The creator documents a seven day luxury river cruise aboard the Viking Mississippi, traveling from Memphis, Tennessee, to New Orleans, Louisiana. The journey begins with an inspection of the Explorer Suite, which the creator notes is spacious but suffers from cleanliness issues, including stained carpets and an uncleaned shower. The video explores various ship amenities, such as the main restaurant, the buffet at the River Cafe, and the social hub in the living room. The creator highlights the unique nature of the vessel, noting that because it operates within US waters, it is built, flagged, and staffed by Americans. Shore excursions are also covered, including a barbecue lunch in Greenville and an airboat tour in Louisiana. While the dining experiences are described as phenomenal, the creator mentions challenges with sleep due to ship noise and the presence of cigarette smoke drifting toward the cabins. The voyage concludes in New Orleans, where the creator reveals that the total cost for the trip in the top suite was just over $19,000.
Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.
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It's not quite as clean as the glossy photos online. And sleep, well, that proves to be a challenge.
One thing I did notice is the carpet already shows quite a few stains, which is a bit of a shame on such a new ship.
Honestly, this meal has been phenomenal. Let's just hope it continues.
I will say there was a lot more noise than I was expecting. I guess you've got the bridge just up there.
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