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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-09 09:12 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 11:45 CST
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# Port Milwaukee reports record 2026 cruise season

Port Milwaukee said its 2026 cruise season set a record, welcoming nearly 20,000 passengers. The season closed Saturday, Oct. 31.

Section: [Business & Economy](/milwaukee/section/business.md) · Entities: [Port Milwaukee](/milwaukee/wiki/port-milwaukee.md)

## Coverage

- [Milwaukee Record](https://milwaukeerecord.com/press-release/port-milwaukee-celebrates-completion-of-record-breaking-2026-cruise-season/), 2026-11-09 09:12 CST: Port Milwaukee celebrates completion of record-breaking 2026 cruise season
- [Urban Milwaukee](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/11/09/milwaukee-smashes-cruise-traffic-records/), 2026-11-09 09:14 CST: Milwaukee Smashes Cruise Ship Traffic Records
- [OnMilwaukee](https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/2026-cruise-ship-season), 2026-11-09 10:38 CST: 2026 cruise ship season set new record at Port Milwaukee
- [CBS 58](https://www.cbs58.com/news/port-milwaukee-celebrates-record-breaking-2026-cruise-season-with-nearly-20-000-passengers), 2026-11-09 11:45 CST: Port Milwaukee celebrates record-breaking 2026 cruise season with nearly 20,000 passengers

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