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  • Algoma, WI is looking forward to the arrival of the Viking Polaris, Viking Octantis, and PONANT ’s Le Champlain cruise ships and their passengers in 2024! The cruise ship will moor offshore in Lake Michigan and cruise guests who choose to disembark will ferry to shore and enjoy excursions that include Algoma and the surrounding area. You are invited to join us on the lakeshore where you can watch the ships arrive and depart and the tenders that will ferry the passengers to and from shore.

      • Stroll through town and visit our shops and art galleries
      • Enjoy dining inside or out
      • Check out the outdoor music
      • Play or relax on Crescent Beach
      • Rent a bike, kayak, or paddle board or boat and take in some nature
      • Take the self-guided Historic Walking Tour and tour of the Algoma murals
      • Hike on the Ahnapee Trail
      • Book a charter fishing trip
      • Enjoy regionally crafted beer and wine.
      • Explore Kewaunee County

    Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Cruise Ship Day: Viking Octantis (Direction: Duluth to Toronto), 0700-1500/ 7 AM – 3 PM CT.  Subject to change at the Captain’s discretion.

    Come on down to the Algoma Marina in the morning to give the passengers our Friendly Algoma welcome!

    Then check out what is going on in Algoma WI!

    Special Cruise Ship Day Events & Activities 

    • 8 AM – 4 PM Yardstick Books 317 Steele St. Yardstick is a locally-owned independent bookstore with a curated general collection. We have a large selection of local, regional, Great Lakes, and Wisconsin titles of all genres, including natural history, field guides, maps, ghosts! and more. Pop in for postcards and gifts! yardstickalgoma.com
    • 8:30 AM – 5 PM Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery 219 Steele St. Opening early (9 am) on cruise ship days.  ladybugstudiogallery.com
    • 9 AM – 2PM Amber’s Attic & Art 507 4th St.  Eclectic art, vintage jewelry, & antiques.
    • 9 AM – 4 PM The Pottery Co-op 610 4th St.  10% off all pottery.

    • 10 AM – 3 PM Clay on Steele 221 Steele St. Pottery demonstrations will be in action outside of the studio. Cruise guests can also get their hands in the mud and try it for free. 10% discounts on pottery during cruise days! Clayonsteele.com
    • 10 AM – 4 PM The Country Cupboard 510 4th St.   Find your Algoma and Wisconsin mementos ‘In The Cupboard!’
    • 10 AM – 4 PM Algoma Visitor Center 1226 Lake St.  Algoma sweatshirts, towels, can koozies & more. Just a short walk up the Crescent Beach Boardwalk or take the shuttle. Accessible restrooms. visitalgomawi.com
    • 10:30 AM – 3 PM Patti Raine Photography Art Gallery 417 Steele St. Wide selection of Algoma souvenirs. Blank Cards, Post cards, Nautical themed coffee mugs, Algoma Lighthouse prints, metals, and canvas. Algoma Lighthouse 2025 Calendar.
    • 11 AM – 3 PM Algoma Book Corner 401 3rd St.  Open on all cruise ship days from. Everyone is invited to stop in – select books are half-price!
    • BellaLuna’s Apothecary and Boutique.  211 Steele St. 25% off sale.

     


    • Viking Cruise Algoma, WI Port Visits 2024 and Approximate Arrival & Departure Times

      • Wednesday, May 29, 2024: Viking Octantis (Direction: Toronto to Duluth), 0800-1800/ 8 AM – 6 PM CT
      • Tuesday, June 11, 2024: Viking Octantis (Direction: Duluth to Toronto), 0700-1500/ 7 AM – 3 PM CT
      • Friday, July 12, 2024: Viking Polaris (Direction: Toronto to Duluth), 0800-1800/ 8 AM – 6 PM CT
      • Thursday, July 25, 2024: Viking Polaris (Direction: Duluth to Toronto), 0700-1500/ 7 AM – 3 PM CT
      • Wednesday, August 7, 2024: Viking Octantis (Direction: Toronto to Duluth), 0800-1800/ 8 AM – 6 PM CT
      • Tuesday, August 20, 2024: Viking Octantis (Direction: Duluth to Toronto), 0700-1500/ 7 AM – 3 PM CT
      • 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

       


    PONANT ’s Le Champlain, Algoma, WI Port Visits

    • Thursday, September 5, 2024, Le Champlain (Direction: Milwaukee to Thunder Bay), Arrival 7 AM.  Departure 5 – 6 PM
    • Monday, September 23, 2024: Le Champlain (Direction: Milwaukee to Thunder Bay), Arrival 7 AM.  Departure 5 – 6 PM

     

    Arrival and departure times are subject to change depending on weather conditions/Captain’s prerogative.

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  • Venue:

    Algoma Marina
    60 Steele St.
    Algoma, WI