Riverboat Schedule

2024 Schedule at the Port of Cape Girardeau

Please note, dates are highly likely to change & changes often come last minute. This page will be updated as we receive changes from the paddlewheel riverboat companies.

Due to security concerns, public tours of the riverboats are not available.

Updated 2/21/24

The American Melody  was built in 2021. This ship features a four story atrium in the center. This boat is also operated by American Cruise Lines, and can hold 175 passengers.

The American Symphony is a newer ship, inaugurated in 2022. This ship features showcases panoramic views throughout, including an impressive four-story glass atrium in the center of the ship. This boat is also operated by American Cruise Lines, and can hold 175 passengers.

The American Serenade, is a newer ship built in 2023. Like her sister ship American Symphony, the 180-passenger American Serenade introduces an updated modern interior design, integrating an elegant and refined aesthetic with our tradition for the spacious comfort found aboard all of our ships. Drawing inspiration from the geography across America, the new interior design highlights natural textural elements and serene color palettes.

The 450 foot long Viking Mississippi was built in 2022. Capable of hosting 386 guests in all 193 staterooms and 147 crew, the  state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by our award-winning Viking Longships® and ocean ships which feature clean Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but that have been reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amentities make it the first truly modern cruise ship in the region.