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| NORTH STAR PORT | SUMMER 2023
PHOTO / Jayson Hron
ruise ships returned to Duluth with the
warmer winds of summer, inaugurat-
ing the second season of a Great Lakes
cruising reboot. New in 2023 is the
debut of Duluth as a turnaround port
for some of those cruise ships as opposed to merely
a day stop. This allows cruise passengers to spend
multiple days in the region, gaining an even greater
appreciation for the Twin Ports and boosting the
local economy.
Cruising season in full sail
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"They're eating at our local restaurants, spending time at muse-
ums, visiting local shops, staying in our hotels and flying through the
Duluth International Airport," said Tricia Hobbs, senior economic
developer for the City of Duluth. "All of that helps drive our economy
and create enthusiasm for the region."
Thus far in 2023, Duluth has welcomed ships from three different
cruise lines: American Queen Voyages, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and
Viking Cruises. In keeping with tradition, the city's cruising part-
ners present vessels with a plaque to comemorate their inaugural
visit to the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
