Viking completes final Algoma visit of the season
Visit Kewaunee County reported that 13 cruise ships called at Algoma, welcoming approximately 5,000 passengers since May.
Wednesday marked Viking Cruises’ final time anchoring outside Algoma Marina for the season, giving visiting passengers an opportunity to explore the city and nearby area.
According to Visit Kewaunee County, 13 cruise ships stopped in Algoma during the season. Many of those visits were made as the vessels traveled between cities including Duluth, Milwaukee and Toronto.
Local ambassadors, the Algoma Chamber of Commerce and area businesses helped welcome approximately 5,000 passengers from May onward. Together, they distributed more than 3,500 yellow welcome bags to cruise visitors during the calls.
Viking Cruises is planning at least eight trips that will stop in Algoma next year. Polaris is scheduled to make its first return visit on May 20. Octantis is due to follow with its return to Algoma on May 22.