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

Milwaukee's 2026 Cruise Season

Visits are expected to nearly triple in 2026, with the number of vessel calls growing from 22 to 60.

The new $17 million South Shore Cruise Dock and the introduction of the American Patriot, a U.S.-made cruise ship, will aid this growth.

They're all going to be turnaround visits

Korey Garceau, port trade representative, highlighted the benefits of turnaround visits, which include hotel stays, air travel, and increased passenger spending.

Author's summary: Milwaukee's cruise season to nearly triple in 2026.

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Urban Milwaukee Urban Milwaukee — 2025-10-16

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