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ICYMI: The Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris were reunited in Milwaukee.

Photos by Matthew Gwiazdowski/Port Milwaukee.

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Happy #NationalMaritimeDay from Port Milwaukee! ⚓

ICYMI: Its been a busy week for both cruising and commercial vessel traffic over at Port Milwaukee! 🛳️ On Friday, we had seven ships in our harbor at the same time.

Did you catch any of the action? Share your pictures with us in the comments! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Happy Mariner Monday! The Mark W. Barker was spotted departing Port Milwaukee this morning.

Fun fact: The Barker, the newest US-built Great Lakes freighter, was built in Wisconsin in 2022.

The Interlake Steamship Company

Thank you to the Port of Bilbao [BilbaoPort] team for their hospitality, informative discussions, and the very interesting port tour. It was exciting to see a familiar face at the port, Polsteam’s Jambo, after having been in Port Milwaukee just a month ago.

Welcome to Milwaukee! 🏙️ We hope you enjoy your visit.

If you are a passenger looking for recommendations on hotels, restaurants, or other attractions, check out Visit Milwaukee's cruising page ➡️ tinyurl.com/5xsk55yp

The 2024 cruise season has begun! The Viking Octantis arrived at Port Milwaukee earlier this month. Between now and mid-October, the port expects 27 visits from 7 vessels, & an estimated 12K+ passengers will help boost the tourism industry within the city.
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This will be a sight to see! 🤩The Viking Polaris will arrive in Milwaukee's outer harbor around noon TODAY.

Polaris will meet up with her sister Octantis around 2 p.m. as Octantis departs Milwaukee! 🛳️

Times are subject to change. Latest updates➡️ tinyurl.com/ywzpv7tt

Happy to share the stage in Montréal with my fellow mayors, host, Valérie Plante and, Brandon Johnson of Chicago to advocate for greater collaboration and opportunity in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin — which is all told, is the world’s third largest economy.

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The Viking Octantis is here and in ONE day she will meet her sister Polaris! 🛳️

The Viking Polaris is expected to arrive in Milwaukee's outer harbor around noon Friday. ⚓

Latest updates➡️ tinyurl.com/ywzpv7tt

The Viking Octantis is making her return to Milwaukee TODAY around noon! 🛳️🥳

Her sister Polaris will meet her in the outer harbor on Friday. ⚓

[Times are subject to change. You can track both of the ships' voyages here➡️ tinyurl.com/ywzpv7tt]

The pick is in... the 2025 #NFLDraft handoff ball is now making its way to Lambeau Field! 🏈 The official handoff from Michigan to Wisconsin happened today via the Lake Express. ⛴️

Lake Express is a Port Milwaukee tenant. Learn more➡️tinyurl.com/bdp6abkv

#Packers #GoPackGo

CRUISE SHIP VIEWING 🛳️ 📣 The best places to see vessels:
⚫ Along the Hank Aaron State Trail
⚫ South of Summerfest grounds
⚫ Harbor View Plaza

Please avoid gathering on Jones Island unless directly involved with business to prevent safety issues.

It was great to stop by Port Milwaukee to check out the Port wind turbine and to meet local children's book author, Katie Meyer. Her book 'Gust' teaches kids about clean energy and all the good work the wind turbine does to power the Port!

Cruise season is officially underway! 🛳️This time we're not just tracking one ship, we're tracking TWO! Sisters Octantis & Polaris will meet in Milwaukee THIS Friday! 🎉🙌Octantis returns Wednesday & Polaris will be here Friday.

Follow their journeys➡️tinyurl.com/ywzpv7tt

We have a busy cruise season ahead of us! 🛳️

Listen for exciting things to come this week! ⤵️⤵️⤵️

Happy #FreighterFriday from Port Milwaukee! 🚢

The Algoma Central vessel, Algoma Mariner, is kicking its weekend off in our city!🥳

Fun fact: The Mariner is 740 feet long and flies the Canadian flag.

Port Director Jackie Q. Carter spoke live on 620 WTMJ to share what you can expect this cruising season at the Port.

'The folks are coming from all over the globe...They go back home and they become a walking commercial for [Milwaukee.]'

LISTEN➡️tinyurl.com/2uk85xnf