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Largest cruise ship on Great Lakes kicks off 2025 pleasure sailing

May 2, 2025 | Daily News

Michigan’s cruising season is underway. The 665-foot Viking Octantis got things started on Friday when it docked in Detroit. Read the full story by MLive.


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