There are 13 1,000-footers on the Great Lakes. The largest ship that passes through the Soo Locks is the Paul R. Tregurtha at ...

This Northern Michigan harbor town is expected to welcome the largest cruise ships on the Great Lakes 19 times this year. The 665-foot sister ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris are scheduled to ...

Over the years, we’ve discussed the untapped potential of the untapped cruise industry as it relates to Buffalo. In order to ...

Octantis ties with its twin, the Viking Polaris, for the largest cruise ship on the Great Lakes. However, they are several hundred feet smaller than many freighters on the lakes, which can exceed ...

“With a growing variety of ships navigating the regions ... 378-passenger Octantis and Polaris — the largest cruise vessels to sail the Great Lakes. Viking opted to reduce its Great Lakes ...

It seems no matter where you turn, webcams are keeping an eye on Great Lakes shipping. Here's where you can watch 1,000-footers pass by.

Marinetraffic.com maintains a real-time map of all international shipping and includes the ability to click on Great Lakes ships to see their names, destinations and speeds. Other options allow ...