Rochester will be a stop on some Great Lakes cruises next year

Rochester to Join Great Lakes Cruises

Rochester will be a stop on some Great Lakes cruises next year, marking a significant boost to local tourism and potentially its self-image.

The city has been overlooked by the booming Great Lakes cruise industry, which has filled wharves in cities like Toronto, Detroit, and Milwaukee with impressive passenger ships.

However, this is set to change with the introduction of the American Patriot, a brand-new luxury cruise ship, which will make regular stops in Rochester.

According to American Cruise Lines, a well-established domestic company, the Great Lakes service will include a nine-day cruise with stops in Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, and Clayton in the Thousand Islands.

Local tourism and government officials have been working to rectify the situation after being left out of the industry for years.

This development is expected to heal the "black eye" Rochester has experienced due to its absence from the Great Lakes cruise industry.

Author's summary: Rochester joins Great Lakes cruises.

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio WAMC Northeast Public Radio — 2025-10-14

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