Le Bellot to close 2024 Port Milwaukee cruise season

MILWAUKEE – Port Milwaukee will officially conclude its 2024 cruise season on Sunday, October 13, with the arrival of the Le Bellot, a Ponant cruise ship.

Port Milwaukee kicked off its cruise season on May 1, 2024, with the arrival of the Viking Octantis. This year’s cruise season saw 27 visits by seven vessels between early May and mid-October. Port officials estimated over 12,000 global passengers would visit Milwaukee this season. Final numbers will be released once the season concludes.

“Milwaukee continues to prove it is a premier destination for international cruise lines,” Port Director Jackie Q. Carter said. “Cruising brings great value to our local economy and allows our city to showcase its vibrant culture. Each ship that calls on Milwaukee supports local businesses and strengthens our position as a Great Lakes cruising destination.”

On October 13, Le Bellot will arrive at Pier Wisconsin around 7 a.m. and is scheduled to depart Port Milwaukee around 6 p.m. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. The public can stay up-to-date by using Port Milwaukee’s virtual vessel tracker, available online here.

Port Milwaukee is an economic entity of City government governed by the seven-member Board of Harbor Commissioners, a panel appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. It administers operations on the 467 acres that make up the Port. It promotes regional shipping and commerce by providing access to domestic and international ships, rail, and over-the-road transportation.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.