Cruising the Great Lakes: 23K visitors to step off ships at destinations across the region
Great Lakes cruise ships are expected to bring 23,000 visitors to destinations across the region this spring, summer and fall.
With 10 ships scheduled for 148 trips, the regional economic impact of the season is expected to be $300 million, according to a forecast by Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing program.
That number represents growth of 25% over 2025 and continued long-term growth of the industry, officials said.
Cruising the Great Lakes: 23K visitors to step off ships at destinations across the region
