Cruising Into Summer

The Great Lakes cruise ship Pearl Mist has docked in Midland in what promises to be the start of a long lasting relationship. Carrying 214 passengers and with ports of call including Chicago and Toronto, Midland is now on the cruise ship circuit. The Pearl Mist will make two more visits to Midland this season.

I was invited aboard by Captain Jeremy and taken to the forward lounge. This was the Captain's first time in Midland and he was very complementary of our lovely town - cruise lines choose their ports of call to satisfy their passengers interests and we apparently did quite well. As you can see below, the downtown is at their doorstep!

While a few passengers stayed aboard or toured King Street, most were off for tours of the S.S. Keewatin, Ste. Marie Among the Hurons, and Little Lake Park. And with the busy four hour stay completed, there is nothing like coming back to a wonderful meal served by the ship's dining room.