Connecting Muskegon to the World
The Muskegon Harbor is one of the most diverse harbors in the Great Lakes. Muskegon’s “Blue Economy” is host to commercial port operations, cruise ships, scientific freshwater and fisheries research, maritime history museums, marinas, and all types of water recreation activities!
The Muskegon Lake water depth allows for safe nautical routes. The federally designed channel connecting Lake Michigan to Muskegon Lake welcomes all vessel sizes and types, commercial and pleasure. Muskegon is a popular cruise ship port and provides high speed ferry services to Milwaukee Wisconsin from May to October.
Docking Facilities and Reservations
Ships will enter Muskegon Lake through a deep water channel. The maximum depth of Muskegon Lake is 79 feet while the size is 12 square miles.
Commercial Services
The Muskegon Port has five commercial facilities to accommodate shipping, logistics, storage, towing and ship repair. To find out more about marine transportation services originating on Muskegon Lake, contact the West Michigan Port Operators HERE.
Cruise Ship Services
The Muskegon cruise ship dock is located in the downtown area in beautiful park called Heritage Landing. Services include docking assistance, security, dock pump out connections, motorcoach and fuel tanker truck turn around, small package delivery services. For cruise ship dock reservations and services contact Bob Lukens or call 231-724-3103
To arrange for excursion planning visit the Muskegon Tour Company website or call2 31-855-TOUR. For more information about this popular cruise ship port and this years schedule see below.
Great Lakes Port Access
Muskegon’s economic impact and location for Great Lakes International access, review the American Great Lake Port Association website.
2030 Connect Muskegon Waterfront Plan
The Muskegon River played a major roll in Michigan History because it anchored Michigan’s early lumber industry which later advanced to a high-tech manufacturing industry. Today the harbor is being re-designed to serve a futuristic blue economic which protects the environment and enhances our quality of life. Here are information links on the proposed Connect Muskegon Lake Waterfront Plan. Many projects are already underway!
- City of Muskegon Connect Waterfront
- Connect Waterfront Plan PDF
- Economic Impact Study on Proposed Maritime Center
- Reimagining Muskegon Lake
2026 Cruise Ship Schedule
May
- Sunday, May 31 – Pearl Mist
June
- Wednesday, June 3 – Pearl Mist
- Friday, June 11 – Victory II
- Monday, June 22 – American Patriot
- Friday, June 25 – Victory II
- Tuesday, June 30 – American Patriot
July
- Tuesday, July 7- American Patriot
- Saturday, July 11 – American Patriot
- Monday, July 20 – Pearl Mist
- Thursday, July 23 – Pearl Mist
- Thursday, July 30 – American Patriot
August
- Friday, August 7 – American Patriot
- Tuesday, August 11 – Pearl Mist
- Friday, August 14 – American Patriot & Pearl Mist
- Tuesday, August 18 – American Patriot
- Tuesday, August 25 – Pearl Mist
- Friday, August 28 – Pearl Mist
September
- Wednesday, September 2 – Le Dumont/Le Bellot
- Friday, September 4 – Le Dumont/Le Bellot
- Wednesday, September 16 – Le Bellot & Pearl Mist
- Friday, September 18 – Le Dumont/Le Bellot
- Saturday, September 19 – Pearl Mist
- Sunday, September 20 – American Patriot
- Friday, September 25 – American Patriot
October
- Wednesday, October 28 – American Patriot
Note: For safety reasons, cruise ships are subject to homeland security measures. Security protocols are in place at all Great Lakes ports, including Muskegon, to ensure the safety of ships and passengers.
Excursion Planning
Muskegon is a unique place where you can create an experience for all types of interests. From history and maritime tours, art, outdoor adventures, wine tasting, dune rides and more. Muskegon Tour company can coordinate hop-on/hop off trolley or motorcoach tours along with customized tours from 2 hours to 2 days! The cruise ship dock is walking distance from many attractions. For planning assistance, transportation and professional guide services, contact Muskegon Tour Co. or call 231-855-TOUR (8687).
Maritime Education | Hands-on and Guided Tours
On the Water Adventures
- Aquastar – Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan sunset/entertainment cruises
- Lake Express High Speed Ferry – Travel to Milwaukee daily from May to September
- Boating
- Paddle Sports
- Marinas
- Fishing Charters
- Sailing Lessons
- Waterfront Trails
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