The number of cruise ship passengers arriving in Milwaukee dipped this season by more than 18%, according to figures released Thursday by Port Milwaukee.

The city welcomed 11,096 passengers during 22 calls between six vessels. This compares with 27 calls at the port carrying 13,568 passengers during the 2024 season.

Port Milwaukee kicked off this year’s cruise season on April 28 with the arrival of the Viking Octantis and concluded the cruising season with the Hanseatic Inspiration on Oct. 9.

Port Milwaukee spokeswoman Madison Goldbeck said the decline in cruise passengers is “no cause for concern.”

“In order to offer a variety of experiences for customers, cruise lines will vary the number of cruise itineraries offered to the same destination from year to year,” she said.

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