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2026 VIKING CRUISE SHIP VISITSAlgoma, WI is looking forward to the arrival of the Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis cruise ships and their passengers in 2026! The cruise ship will moor offshore in Lake Michigan and cruise guests who choose to disembark will ferry to shore and enjoy excursions that include Algoma and the surrounding area.
You are invited to join us on the lakeshore where you can watch the ships arrive and depart. Come to the Algoma Marina and greet the passengers as they disembark! *Arrival and departure times may vary at the Captain's discretion. Stay tuned for updates.
Here is what is planned around the area:
May 2026 Cruise Ship Days Events & Activities
9 AM – 4 PM Yardstick Books 317 Steele St. Algoma yardstickalgoma.com
Yardstick Books sells a broad selection of new books, including local and regional titles and guides, history, literary and general fiction. We also offer local postcards, greeting cards, puzzles and gifts. Open cruise days from 9am to 4pm. Say "hello" to our store feline, Carrotpants!
9 AM – 5 PM State Street Creation Station 219 State St. sscsalgoma.com
Make and Take Magnets
Stop by the Creation Station to create a magnet featuring your own photograph! We will have the dye sublimation equipment set up and you can use a photo from your phone to memorialize a part of your trip. It takes about 15 minutes, and cost is $4 per magnet.
9 AM – 5 PM SandyLand Studio 316 Main St. Casco etsy.com/shop/sandylandstudio/
Snack & Shop at SandyLand
Snack & Shop-enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while perusing art, antiques, vintage treasures
and handcrafted candles, soaps, lotions and much more. Experienced shipper.
9 AM - 5 PM Ladybug Studio & Gallery 219 Steele St. Algoma ladybugstudiogallery.com
Extended Hours
We will be open early and stay open until the ship sails! Water available for cruise passengers.
11 AM - 3 PM Algoma Book Corner 401 Third St. Algoma
Grab your reads at discount prices!
11 AM – 4 PM Clay on Steele 221 Steele St. Algoma Clayonsteele.com
Pottery Wheel Demonstrations
Pottery demonstrations on the potter’s wheel will be in action all day. Visitors are free to put their hands on a spinning pot. Small plates and cups with Great Lakes designs will be on display and at a discount. Ceramic sculptures, pottery, paintings and prints from local artists are exhibited daily. Grab a cup of water and get to know the Algoma art scene.
11 AM – 8 PM Northbrook Golf & Grill 407 Northbrook Rd Luxemburg northbrookgolf.com
Lunch and Golf
Enjoy a round of golf and/or lunch. Call our pro shop at 920 845-2383 to book a tee time. Lunch served from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Come and visit and see the ships!
- Stroll through town and visit our shops and art galleries
- Enjoy dining inside or out
- Check out the outdoor music
- Play or relax on Crescent Beach
- Take the self-guided Historic Walking Tour and tour of the Algoma murals
- Hike on the Ahnapee Trail
- Book a fishing charter trip
- Enjoy regionally crafted beer, wine & cider.
- Explore Kewaunee County
VIKING CRUISE ALGOMA, WI PORT VISITS 2026 IN DATE ORDER
Friday, May 15, 2026, Polaris
Sunday, May 24, 2026, Octantis
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Octantis
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Polaris Toronto – Duluth
Thursday, June 25, 2026 Octantis
Friday, June 26, 2026 Polaris Duluth – Toronto
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Octantis
Sunday, July 19, 2026 Octantis Toronto – Duluth
Saturday, August 1, 2026 Octantis Duluth – Toronto
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Octantis Toronto – Duluth
Saturday, August 29, 2026, Octantis Duluth – Toronto
Monday, September 21, 2026 Octantis
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Octantis
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