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Viking-America’s Heartland

Explore the history and wild beauty which inspired Mark Twain to write his great novels. You’ll see the best of the heartland with many opportunities to see rural small town American life, and the ingenuity that followed as immigrants arrived from all over the world to build and expand the growing country. Visit the John Deere Pavilion, Old Fort Madison, the National Eagle Center, and the Red Wing Pottery. Opt for an outdoor adventure with kayaking and fishing,  or choose the Figge Art Museum, a farm-to-table lunch, and a botanical garden. There are so many ways to explore America’s heartland!

Ports of call:

• St. Louis, Missouri
• Hannibal, Missouri
• Burlington, Iowa
• Quad Cities, Iowa
• Dubuque, Iowa
• LaCrosse, Wisconsin
• Red Wing, Minnesota
• St. Paul, Minnesota

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*Per person/double occupancy. Special single rates apply where listed. Excludes port fees. Itineraries may operate in reverse.

Your Itinerary

1 Embark in St Louis Welcome aboard the Viking Mississippi!

2 Hannibal, MO This is the town where Mark Twain was born and raised! You'll spend the day seeing the sites that inspired his famous novels, like the white picket fence at the house he grew up in.

3 Burlington, IA Burlington is a charming city, and the Historic Burlington tour will help you get to know and experience small-town American life. Other activities include an art project with a local artist, visiting Old Fort Madison, the Historic Nauvoo tour, a farm to table lunch a local farm, or a visit to a sustainable dairy farm.

4 Quad Cities, IA You won't want to miss the John Deere Pavilion and tour of the historic Deere family homes, as it gives you insight into farming and agriculture history with these iconic green and yellow farming inventions. Other tours include the Botanical Center, and Iowa farm visit, the Rock Island Arsenal, or the Figge Art Museum.

5 Dubuque, IA Enjoy the Historic Dubuque tour with a stop at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. If that's not up your alley, try Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin.

6 La Crosse, WI Your included excursion today is the River Town Discovery tour, for a look at historic sites. Premium excursions include the Vesterheim Museum, the La Crosse Queen Steamboat ride, a guided bike ride. a fishing adventure, or kayaking local waterways.

7 Red Wing, MN Tour Red Wing and learn more about our country's national symbol at the National Eagle Center! Other options include the Pottery Museum with beautiful stoneware, or spend the afternoon at Lake Pepin with a winery tour.

8 Disembark in St. Paul, MN Disembark and return home on your flight, or extend your stay with a hotel package!

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Spirit of the water.

SCENIC RIVER CRUISES

Experience a relaxing cruise down the Mississippi River aboard our 100-passenger yacht, Spirit of the Water! Offering brunch, lunch and dinner cruises, you’ll enjoy a gourmet meal and panoramic views of Minnesota’s bluffs. For questions, call 1-800-222-7077 .

BRUNCH CRUISE

Select days sundays, 11am-1:30pm, $40.

LUNCH CRUISE

Select days noon-2:30pm, $35.

Midwestern barbecue featuring pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans, mac and cheese, corn O’Brien and assorted cookies. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Cash bar available.

DINNER CRUISE

Select days 5pm-7:30pm, $45.

Treat yourself with the Favorites Buffet, featuring salad, oven-roasted champagne chicken, grilled flank steak with mushroom madeira sauce, roasted potatoes, chef’s choice of vegetable and assorted desserts. Cash bar available.

CRUISE POLICIES

• General admission tickets only
• No upstairs or downstairs requests
• No refunds or rescheduling reservations
• Children under 2 years of age are not allowed
• In order to guarantee that your group can be seated together, please make sure to make just one reservation for your entire party. If members of your group make separate reservations, the activity provider cannot guarantee that you will be seated together.

Ticketholders should plan to arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure. At that time, shuttles will begin transporting attendees from the Event Center entrance to Treasure Island Marina. Boarding will begin 30 minutes prior to departure time.

All sales for weekday cruises will close at 8am on the Tuesday prior to the selected cruise and all sales for weekend cruises will close at 8am on the Thursday prior to the selected cruise.

A minimum of 25 tickets must be sold for departure. If this threshold is not met, all ticketholders will be emailed a cancellation notice and automatic refunds will be issued. For special accommodations, please contact [email protected] .

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Mississippi River Cruises

Stretching for 2,350 miles down the United States, from Minnesota's Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico, our new cruises on the "Mighty Mississippi" offer a different type of cross-country journey for the curious explorer—one that allows you to be immersed in American history and culture.

Step on board the newest and most modern ship on the Mississippi with all outside staterooms, private verandas, spacious public areas and our signature, clean Scandinavian design, reimagined for the Mississippi River.

Mississippi Delta Explorer

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NEW! Heartland of America

New Orleans & Southern Charms

America’s Great River

NEW! The Big Easy to the Gateway City

NEW! Mississippi River Odyssey

NEW! Nashville, Memphis & the Cumberland

NEW! New Orleans to Memphis

Upper Mississippi Explorer

Grand Mississippi Voyage

Heart of the Delta

Highlights of mississippi river cruises.

A Mississippi River cruise offers the rare opportunity to sail through America's heartland on the world’s #1 river cruise line. Explore picturesque towns and boom cities; take in views of pastoral farms and towering bluffs; and immerse yourself in the region's rich history and culture with an included excursion in every port. Here are a few highlights Viking reveals to you:

• Festive French Quarter and Creole cuisine in New Orleans
• Cajun heritage in Baton Rouge
• Civil War history at Vicksburg National Military Park
• Memphis BBQ, Graceland and appreciation of the Delta Blues
• Steamboat sailings with diverse wildlife sightings
• Mark Twain's boyhood home and America’s literary history
• Up close look at America’s national symbol, the bald eagle
• Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the pioneering spirit of the Midwest
• Norwegian cultural experience at Vesterheim
• Intricate locks and dams of the Upper Mississippi

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Minneapolis to New Orleans

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• Enjoy the musical culture of blues and rock 'n' roll in Memphis, Tennessee
• Explore the history, arts, and culture of Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Discover the monuments and museums of St. Louis, the "Gateway to the West"
• Admire the mix of architecture and cultures in New Orleans
• Learn about Civil War history at a battlefield in Vicksburg, Mississippi
• Urban Exploration
• River Cruises
• Village Visits
• Archaeological Site Visits
• Mississippi River
• North America
• United States
• Minneapolis
• Mississippi
• New Orleans
• Gulf of Mexico

Full Itinerary

Day 1: minneapolis, minnesota, day 2: red wing, mn | embark.

• Accommodation
• 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

Day 3: Winona, Minnesota

• 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 4: La Crosse, Wisconsin

Day 5: dubuque, iowa, day 6: bettendorf, iowa, day 7: burlington, iowa, day 8: hannibal, missouri, day 9: st. louis, missouri, day 10: river cruising, day 11: memphis, tennessee, day 12: greenville, mississippi, day 13: vicksburg, mississippi, day 14: natchez, mississippi, day 15: nottoway, louisiana, day 16: new orleans, louisiana | disembark.

• 1 Breakfast

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Initial deposit is $2000, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.

Final payment is due 131 days prior to departure by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, and check

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We are an agent for one or more providers on this trip with specific cancellation policies and terms:

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For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.

• 15 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 14 Dinners
• 13 Nights Accommodations
• Accommodations as listed
• Ground transportation as listed
• Activities as listed
• Meals as listed
• Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
• Unlimited Wifi
• Gratuities to Onboard Crew
• Port Taxes & Fees
• Open Bars & Lounges throughout the vessel including a juice bar every morning
• In-Room Dining
• Bicycles & Hiking Sticks equipment if needed
• Live, Daily Onboard Entertainment & Enrichment
• Locally Sourced & regionally Inspired Cuisine from land and sea
• Gourmet Selections of freshly prepared choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Unlimited Beverages including an extensive wine list, choice spirits, local craft beers and specialty coffees
• Unlimited Guided Tours designed with your comfort in mind aboard private, deluxe motorcoaches
• 1-night Pre-cruise Hotel Stay with free ground transfers between hotel and vessel
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Expenses
• Flight costs (please request a quote)
• Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
• Optional Premium Shore Excursions - highly recommend booking these in advance. If interested, ask us for a detailed list of premium excursions for your cruise as these vary depending on your departure date.
• Transfers to and from the airport

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• Our Season: April through October
• Location: 1 Walnut Street Winona, MN 55987
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Private parties and charters available, please call  507-458-2842

Adult (18+)

Youth (5-17), child (4 & under), only with paid adult, reserve a private party (per hour), private: 90 minutes, private: 2 hours, multiple-hour discount available, mighty mississippi river boat tour in winona, mn.

This is your chance to see up-close the beautiful Mississippi River and all it has to offer while on our cruise in Winona. Our captains not only entertain but also educate with awesome insights and stories about the famed waterway.

It is very common to see many types of wildlife while out on the water. Eagles, deer, turtles, snakes and beaver, are just a few of the various types of animals that are often spotted as we cruise the Mississippi River. You also have a chance to see and learn about the navigational channel, lock and dam system, and various types of commerce on the river.

All cruises are professionally guided and narrated by USCG Licensed captains. Theme cruises may also be narrated by a very qualified wildlife expert, former boat captain, or other waterway authority.

There is a service bar with snacks, adult beverages, and non-alcoholic beverages available to for purchase. Experience a scenic river cruise by booking your Winona Boat Tour now!

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• Educational River Tours
• Sunset Sightseeing Cruises
• Eagle and Wildlife Cruises
• Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary Parties
• Bus / Group Tours
• Music on the River Cruises, and Private Charters on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
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• Air conditioned / Heated cabin
• Service bar
• Handicap accessible restroom
• Large sliding glass windows
• Cushioned seats
• Carpeted cabin flooring
• Outdoor front viewing deck
• Sound and PA system with cordless microphones
• 12 Volt and 110 power available
• 50 inch TV / Monitor (when needed)
• Ultra efficient and low emission dual 115 horse four-stroke Honda outboards

• Cruising Hours: 9 am – 11 pm | Office Hours: 9 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri and 10 am-2 pm Sat & Sun
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PARADISE LADY

The Majestic Mississippi River’s only Luxurious Charter Yacht serving the Twin Cities. Ideal for groups from 50-145 passengers, departing from Bohemian Flats Park, Downtown Minneapolis.

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PUBLIC CRUISE TOURS

Tour The PARADISE LADY 

From her elegant grand salon to breathtaking views from her main salon, admirals cabin and spacious outer sun decks, the Paradise Lady will captivate you and your guests like no other charter yacht on the river departing from the Port of Bohemian Flats.

Sleek and luxurious, the Paradise Lady is an elegant ship of intimate proportions yet spacious enough for groups of up to 145. Amenities on board include a fully appointed bar, lavish restroom facilities, grand staircase, dance areas, full service galley, and three open-air decks.

Please contact one of our professional Event Planners to book your cruise today!

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• 96 feet in length
• Accommodating groups from  50 to 145 passengers
• Boarding 15 minutes prior to cruise time
• Onboard ceremony options available
• Land based ceremony site options
• On site parking available
• Spacious outer decks and bow area
• Complimentary dry snacks upon boarding
• Private boarding dock, Bohemian Flats
• Large climate controlled Grand salons
• Grand central stair case
• 2 Digital LCD TVs w/ video connections
• Video screen available
• Display easel available
• Satellite stereo receiver
• Advanced audio system with aux Bluetooth hookup
• Select Dance areas
• White linens included
• Meals served on china plates with silverware
• Elegant buffet areas
• For Handicap Boarding Accessibility Information   click here

We are conveniently located at Bohemian Flats just south of the historic Minneapolis Riverfront District.

PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US!

Thank you for considering Paradise Charter Cruises & The Minneapolis Queen for your event. Please provide your contact information and specific needs below. Our team will respond promptly. We look forward to working with you!

Lunch & Lock Cruise

River Cruise With Lunch

Take in the beautiful sites along this narrated riverboat dining cruise, which travels through the Lock and Dam No. 1, from St. Paul to Minneapolis, and returning to Harriet Island. Feast on a buffet of BBQ chicken, pulled pork with buns, green chili cheddar cornbread, potato salad, cookies and coffee that is sure to leave you satisfied.

If a dinner is sold out, the system will bump you to the next available date, so PLEASE make sure to check your date BEFORE paying. 

When: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on every other Saturday June through September & select Saturdays in October

Boarding begins 30 minutes before cruise.

Cost: $50.96 for Adults $28.76 for Children 3–12

Reservations required. Price includes cruise and meal, tax, port fee, facility charge and gratuity. * Automatic 10% of the meal portion of the ticket is added as a gratuity charge that goes directly to the crew on board

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