The arrival of American Cruise Lines coincides with a record-breaking forecast for the 2026 Great Lakes cruising season.

While we're passionate about our signature West Coast cruises, we've discovered something incredible: the Great Lakes offer that same spirit of exploration and cultural discovery that makes Alaska and ...

Cruise the Great Lakes announced at a press conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin, it is expecting astronomical growth in the ...

A cruise line focused on U.S. destinations will join the growing Great Lakes cruising industry in 2026, adding three all-domestic itineraries. In response to guest demand, American Cruise Lines’ new ...

Great Lakes cruising is expected to generate $300 million in economic impact from the region in 2026, according to a forecast by Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing program. The ...

CHICAGO — Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing program, on Monday announced its forecast for the 2025 cruising season. An increase over 2024, the 2025 season continues the long-term ...

A Viking cruise ship is anchored off of Mackinac Island on May 27, 2025. More cruise ship voyages and port visits are expected there and on the Great Lakes overall this year. Craig Mauger/The Detroit ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new cruise line is coming to the Great Lakes, and this one will start and end sailings in Cleveland, adding an economic boost to the city. American Cruise Lines, known for its U.S.

Duluth isn't alone, said Stephen Burnett, executive director of the Great Lakes Cruising Coalition, which for 12 years has worked on behalf of cities in the U.S. and Canada to promote cruising. "It's ...

A small-ship cruise operator is pursuing a comeback in the U.S. Victory Cruise Lines is relaunching in April with Great Lakes and Canada cruises. American Queen Voyages’ founder, John Waggoner, is ...