Rochester will be a stop on some Great Lakes cruises next year, marking a significant boost to local tourism and potentially its self-image.
The city has been left out of the booming Great Lakes cruise industry, which has filled wharves in cities like Toronto, Detroit, and Milwaukee. However, American Cruise Lines will introduce a nine-day cruise with stops in Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, and Clayton in the Thousand Islands.
Local tourism and government officials couldn't explain the lack of cruise stops in Rochester, but they have been working to rectify it.
The new luxury cruise ship, the American Patriot, will begin making regular stops in Rochester, providing a much-needed boost to the local economy.
Author's summary: Rochester joins Great Lakes cruises.