You could have confused the docks at the Algoma Marina for a red carpet premiere in Hollywood as the first cruise ship of the year pulled in on Wednesday. The Viking Octantis arrived just outside the marina before 8 a.m. with several smaller ferry vessels bringing in guests who wanted to take excursions around the area.
Crew members and guests were greeted by inquisitive Algoma Elementary school children as they stepped onto the dock. Many asked them where they were from, where they had been, and what they looked forward to doing next. According to third-grade teacher Sandy Hager, a spur-of-the-moment summer school outing may have become a tradition for future cruise ship arrivals.
The Octantis was expected to leave Algoma at approximately 6 p.m. for the next stop in its journey to Duluth. This marked the first of eight visits by the Viking Octantis this year, with the next coming on June 11th.
