A cruise ship that flies under the French flag will arrive at Algoma on Thursday morning for the first time. The Le Champlain, which can accommodate up to 184 guests, will make its first port stop in Algoma after leaving Milwaukee for Thunder Bay, Ontario, on an 11-day cruise. Algoma Chamber of Commerce Executive Directory Rosemary Paladini says the brief eight-hour stopovers by passengers are greeted warmly by the local businesses and residents.
This is the seventh stopover in Algoma for cruise ships on Lake Michigan this season. The previous six were by the Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris cruise ships.
The Le Champlain cruise ship will return to Algoma on Monday, September 23. Viking Cruises has two more port stops in Algoma this year, listed below.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024: Viking Octantis (Direction: Toronto to Duluth), 0800-1800/ 8 AM – 6 PM CT
Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Viking Octantis (Direction: Duluth to Toronto), 0700-1500/ 7 AM – 3 PM CT
Arrival and departure times are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
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