Rochester to Join Great Lakes Cruises
Rochester will be a stop on some Great Lakes cruises next year, marking a significant development for the city's tourism industry.
The Great Lakes cruise industry has been booming, with cities like Toronto, Detroit, and Milwaukee benefiting from regular stops by impressive passenger ships. However, Rochester and other New York ports have been left out, a situation that has puzzled local tourism and government officials.
According to officials, the reason for this exclusion was unclear, but efforts were being made to rectify it. Now, 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.
This new development is expected to provide a boost to local tourism and potentially enhance Rochester's self-image. The introduction of the luxury cruise ship, the American Patriot, will mark a new era for the city's tourism industry.
No comment was made about the reasons for the previous exclusion.
Author's summary: Rochester joins Great Lakes cruises next year.