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 Great Lakes cruise industry has been thriving, with cities like Toronto, Detroit, and Milwaukee benefiting from regular stops by impressive passenger ships. However, Rochester and other New York ports have been overlooked, leaving local officials perplexed.
According to local tourism and government officials, efforts have been made to rectify this situation. American Cruise Lines, a well-established domestic company, will introduce Great Lakes service next year, featuring a nine-day cruise with stops in Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, and Clayton in the Thousand Islands.
The introduction of the luxury cruise ship, American Patriot, will bring new opportunities for the city. As
local tourism and government officialspreviously noted, they were working to resolve the issue of being left out of the cruise industry.
Author's summary: Rochester joins Great Lakes cruises.