The Viking Octantis is set to dock on May 4 at Port Milwaukee, marking the beginning of Milwaukee’s 2023 cruise season with 31 port calls scheduled by different cruise ships, bringing about 12,000 passengers to the city. Read the full story by Cruise Industry News.
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