Muskegon, Michigan – Muskegon will be the port of call for three cruise ships scheduled to make 19 calls this year, three more than in 2022.
Two ships visit the Michigan Irish Music Festival at Heritage Landing, where cruise ships dock.
Among the visitors is the modern French ship Le Dumont D’Urville. Her sleek seven-story French ship, owned by Pontin Cruises, made headlines when it entered port last year.
Cruise stops begin when the pearl mist returns on June 6th and continue through the summer and fall, with Le Dumont d’Urville wrapping up the season on October 3rd.
Among the 15 stops on Pearl Mist, there are 5 accommodations.
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Last year, the vessel had 17 scheduled port calls, but one failed to do so due to inclement weather, Muskegon County community development director Robert Lukens told MLive/The Muskegon Chronicle.
Lukens said this year, pedestrians will be allowed access to “points” at Heritage Landing near where ships are docked. This point offers panoramic views of Lake Muskegon.
Muskegon is one of many Michigan ports of call. Others include Mackinac Island, Detroit and Sault Ste., which will be visited by 92 ships this year. Marie, Alpena, Fayette, Horton, Marquette.
The 2023 Great Lakes cruise ship season is poised to break records, with 170,000 passengers expected, a 15% increase over 2022, and a $180 million contribution to the economy.
Below are the ships that visit Muskegon and their dates.
pearl mist
Owned by Pearl Seas Cruises, the six-story ship can accommodate 210 passengers. The ship has an outdoor fitness center and restaurant.
Tuesday June 6th.
Thursday, June 8 (Accommodation)
Friday, June 9th
Tuesday, June 20th
June 22nd (Thursday) (Accommodation)
Friday, June 23rd
Wednesday, July 12th
Friday, July 14 (Accommodation)
Saturday, July 15th
Wednesday, July 26th
Friday, July 28 (Accommodation)
Saturday, July 29th
Thursday, August 17th
Saturday, August 19 (overnight)
Sunday, August 20th
ocean navigator
Operated by American Queen Voyages, the five-story vessel can accommodate 202 passengers.
Friday, June 16th
Friday, June 30th
Saturday, September 16, during Michigan Irish Music Festival
Monday 18th September
Dumont d’Urville
The 7-storey ship can accommodate 184 people. There are two restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a ‘multi-sensory underwater lounge’.
September 5 (Tue)
Sunday, September 17, during Michigan Irish Festival
Tuesday, September 19th
Sunday, October 1st
October 3 (Tue)
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