Toronto's Waterfront: Bustling Cruise Season Ahead

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome to Toronto News today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. Toronto's waterfront is gearing up for a bustling cruise season this year with the port authority projecting 45 ship visits that will bring. Nearly 19,000 passengers. That's a step up from the 42 ships and about 18,500 passengers that docked last year. Earlier this week, officials shared these numbers, noting it'll approach but not quite hit the record of 54 ships from 2023. Familiar names like Viking, Poonant, and Hoppeg Lloyd are among those stopping by. The influx promises a nice revenue bump for the city, as Great Lakes cruises pump more than $300 million into the economy next year. 25% jump from before. Toronto plays a big role as a key turnaround spot on major routes, helping keep passenger traffic steady for the long haul. Cruise season runs from mid-April through late October, kicking off on April 16th when Vikings Polaris arrives with 378.

1:01Passengers on board, setting the tone for another lively summer ahead.