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USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
US Customs removes crew members from at least 2 cruise ships
U.S. Customs and Border Protection removed crew members from at least two cruise ships operating in the Great Lakes. A 'limited number' of crew working aboard Victory Cruise Lines' Victory I and Victory II vessels were removed at the Port of Detroit, according to Founder and Chairman John Waggoner. 'We are actively cooperating with federal authorities to clarify the circumstances, and my priority is always our crew and the experience for our guests,' Waggoner told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. 'We wish to thank federal, state and local representatives across the Great Lakes for their prompt and continued attention to this matter.' Eight crew members were removed from Victory I on July 11, and five were removed from Victory II on July 9. The employees – who Victory hires primarily through third parties and have valid work visas – had been cleared to enter the U.S. to work aboard the ships, the line confirmed. A CBP spokesperson told USA TODAY the agency is 'involved in an ongoing operation on the Great Lakes,' but could not provide further details. Travel Weekly reported that crew members were also removed from other ships operating in the region, including Viking and Pearl Seas Cruises vessels. Viking did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment. Pearl Seas Cruises declined to comment. The news comes as the Trump administration has cracked down on immigration and pursued mass deportations, as President Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail. A mid-July Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 51% of Americans disapprove of the policies, while 41% approve.
Travel Weekly
5 days ago
- Travel Weekly
Great Lakes immigration sting affects multiple cruise ships
A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operation on the Great Lakes has removed crew members from at least five cruise ships sailing overnight itineraries, according to cruise lines, crew and passengers on the vessels. Victory Cruise Lines earlier this week confirmed that crew were removed from its two ships, the Victory I and Victory II, by the CBP during routine operations in the Port of Detroit. A crew member on the Viking Octantis said that nine crew had been taken from that ship and 15 from Viking's other expedition ship, the Polaris. A source close to Pearl Seas Cruises said crew were removed from its ship on the Great Lakes, the Pearl Mist. Viking and Pearl Seas Cruises did not respond to requests for comment. The CBP said it was involved in an ongoing operation on the Great Lakes and that due to its nature, was unable to provide further details. But sources familiar with the Victory ships said that on July 9 and 11, the CBP removed 13 crew members who had previously been cleared for entry into the U.S. and to work onboard the ships. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which counts Pearl Seas as a member, said in response to the removals, "Cruise lines cooperate fully with authorities. Crew may be asked to disembark at their request, and we do not speculate on the reason." John Waggoner, Victory's founder and chairman, said the line was cooperating with authorities and seeking to clarify the reason for the removals.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Milwaukee cruise ship season 2025; tour the Pearl Mist
The Brief The Pearl Mist cruise ship frequently stops in Milwaukee, docking at Pier Wisconsin. The goal is economic impact for Milwaukee, from the jobs on board to the tourists visiting restaurants, bars and stores. FOX6 News got a look inside at the lounges, dining area, library and top deck. MILWAUKEE - A cruise ship is making economic waves in Milwaukee. Local perspective It's been 30 years since Michael Glickfield last visited Milwaukee. Now he gets to see the Cream City as one of approximately 200 passengers on the Pearl Mist, traveling from Toronto to Milwaukee on its Great Lakes cruise, operated by Pearl Seas Cruises. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "We like cruising, I do a lot of cruising," Glickfield said. "[Milwaukee has] been revitalized and looks much newer." Dig deeper The stop in Milwaukee usually lasts about a day and a half, and during that time, travelers also get the opportunity to explore the city. The goal is economic impact for Milwaukee, from the jobs on board to the tourists visiting restaurants, bars and stores. Kristen Lambert is the ship's operations manager on the 11-day trip and gave FOX6 News a look inside at the lounges, dining area, library and top deck. "I think the Great Lakes are becoming a bit more popular, especially when we pull into a port where guests are just free to kind of walk up to the ship and take pictures and ask for information," Lambert said. "Pier Wisconsin alone is probably the most beautiful dock that we have on our Great Lake itinerary." Per Pearl Sea Cruises, the Pearl Mist can accommodate up to 210 guests. Lambert said it costs about $1,000 a day per person. "It's a smaller city, but with a bigger city feel, and that is something that we tried to offer and showcase on all of our ports," she said. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News While Glickfeld's trip has come to an end, it's an experience he and his wife have enjoyed. "I've been on over 80 cruises and I have to say this particular crew is as well organized and put together as any ship I've ever been on," he said. What you can do New guests are set to get on the Pearl Mist on Tuesday, June 3. The next port of call will be in Muskegon, Michigan. The Source The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News.
