Cruises from Alton

Cruises visiting Alton

Alton sits on the Mississippi River, where limestone bluffs frame one of the region’s most historic river towns. Walk downtown to find the site of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debate and memorials to abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy. The National Great Rivers Museum explores the waterways and engineering that shaped America’s inland commerce. Nearby, the Meeting of the Great Rivers marks the confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois rivers.

Alton IL, United States

8 Days One-Way from Alton Il to Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Viking Mississippi

Departs

July 20th 2027

Duration

7 nights

From

$6,499

per person, double occupancy

Ports of call: +2 more ports

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Cruise lines embarking (starting) at Alton (1)

Cruise line	Category	Type	Ships departing from Alton
Viking River Cruises	Premium	River	Viking Mississippi

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Published September 24, 2026

Cruises visiting Alton