Octantis ties with its twin, the Viking Polaris, for the largest cruise ship on the Great Lakes. (However, they are several hundred feet smaller than many freighters on the lakes, which can exceed ...

Retired freighter was among first on the Great Lakes to use radar, bow thrusters, and automated boiler systems ...

The event marked a major milestone for the company, led by founder and CEO John Waggoner, who purchased the 190-guest Victory I and its sister ship, Victory II, less than a year ago. Designed ...

ALPENA, MI – This Northern Michigan harbor town is expected to welcome the largest cruise ships on the Great Lakes 19 times this year. The 665-foot sister ships Viking Octantis and Viking ...

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- All aboard! The community is invited to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy's 'open ship' event this Saturday. Once a year the academy opens their ...

Early spring on the Great Lakes has historically seen a few major deadly disasters as shipping season kicks off. But the season isn't completely safe.