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Milwaukee’s Massive 2026 Cruise Season Will Be Aided By New, All-American Cruise Ship

Visits are expected to nearly triple in 2026.

City Breaks Ground on New Cruise Ship Dock

City, state officials highlight expected boost for tourism, jobs.

Port Traffic Down 24% Versus 2024

But cruise traffic is right on target, and there are other indicators.

See Inside The Pearl Mist Cruise Ship

210-passenger ship helped put Milwaukee on the map as a cruise ship destination.

See The Largest Cruise Ship on the Great Lakes in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's 2025 cruising season starts with massive 665-foot-long Octantis.

Ports Envision Growth in Great Lakes Cruises

But how many vessels will call on Milwaukee's new cruise ship dock?

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces First Cruise Ship Arrival for 2022 Season

More than 10,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee this summer

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $20 Million in Tourism Capital Investment Grants for Projects Across the State