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Victory II Opens Green Bay’s Expanded 2026 Cruise Season
Passengers were scheduled for excursions to the National Railroad Museum, Green Bay Botanical Garden and Lambeau Field before Victory II’s planned June 10 departure.
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Thunder Bay Opens 2026 Cruise Season as Victory II Arrives
For the first two-ship day on June 19, Victory II is due at Keefer Terminal while Viking Polaris docks at Pool Six.
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Victory Adds 2027 Canada and New England Voyages From Halifax
Victory says 2026 bookings are up 23 percent from the same point in 2025, and both 190-guest sister ships are set for 2026 enhancements.
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Escanaba Opens Cruise Season as Victory I Brings 150 Visitors
Sunday’s shore program moved visitors from the waterfront to the Delta County Chamber Museums for local history on Webster Marble and the Upper Peninsula’s military role.
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Erie Eyes Great Lakes Cruise Ship Calls After Regional Talks
As Great Lakes cruising expands beyond big-city ports, smaller harbors like Erie are competing on waterfront access and dredging readiness, especially with lower water expected.
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Victory Cruise Lines to Spend $5M Upgrading Two Ships in 2026 Layup
In the fast-growing Great Lakes and Canadian Maritimes niche, small-ship lines are using winter layups as strategic reset points to boost reliability and onboard polish.
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Victory Cruise Lines Appoints CJ Rogers to West Coast Sales Role
As small-ship cruise brands fight for attention, the West has become a key travel advisor battleground where deeper trade ties can unlock affluent clients and repeat bookings.
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Port of Cleveland Projects Record 2026 Cruise Season With 55 Calls
Cleveland’s outlook shows Great Lakes cruising is no longer niche, but ports still win or lose itineraries on docks, labor deals, and the visitor experience onshore.
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Green Bay Triples Downtown Cruise Ship Calls for 2026 Season
With Great Lakes cruising poised for a record season, Green Bay’s downtown dock shows how inland ports are investing to capture tourism spending that once bypassed them.
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Escanaba Wraps Cruise Season With 36 Ship Visits, Spurs Tourism Revival
Escanaba’s cruise revival brought economic benefits and regional visibility, as dozens of ship calls drew visitors to experience the city’s history, culture, and welcoming community this season.
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Over 100 Cruise Crew Deported from U.S. Ports Amid Immigration Crackdown
The wave of cruise ship crew deportations from U.S. ports highlights escalating immigration scrutiny and raises urgent questions about due process, labor rights, and industry dependence on foreign staff.
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Victory Cruise and Wright Foundation 2025 Cruises
Victory Cruise Line’s 2025 Great Lakes sailings, developed with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, blend immersive architectural tours, small-group lectures, and cultural exploration.