The arrival of the final cruise ship of 2026 will mark the port of Cleveland’s 54th vessel call of the season, surpassing the previous record of 53 calls set in 2025. It is the second consecutive year Cleveland has set a new record for cruise ship visits. Read the full story by WKYC-TV – Cleveland, OH.
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