Rochester will be a stop on some Great Lakes cruises next year, marking a significant boost to local tourism.
The city has been left out of the booming Great Lakes cruise industry, which has filled wharves in cities like Toronto, Detroit, and Milwaukee. However, this is set to change with the introduction of the American Patriot, a brand-new luxury cruise ship.
According to local tourism and government officials, the reason for Rochester's exclusion was unclear, but they have been working to rectify the situation. American Cruise Lines, a well-established domestic company, will introduce Great Lakes service that includes a nine-day cruise with stops in Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, and Clayton in the Thousand Islands.
Local tourism and government officials told CITY magazine two years ago they couldn’t explain the ghosting but would be working to rectify it.
Author's summary: Rochester joins Great Lakes cruises next year.