DULUTH – It’s hard not to notice a visit from the Viking Octantis.
But even during the Norwegian cruise ship’s short stay on Thursday, it was not easy to see the sun at times as the ship and its passengers had to contend with sudden changes in the weather.
Viking Octantis arrived at about 4:30 a.m. and departed at 7:30 p.m. While the ship was anchored in Duluth Harbor, rain and fog rolled in throughout the morning and afternoon before clearing and the sun came out again.
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Among the ships that caught a glimpse of Viking Octantis was the Paul R. Tregurtha, a well-known U.S. ocean-going vessel that arrived in the afternoon and departed at 8 a.m. Friday for a voyage to the port of St. Clair near Lake Erie, according to the website marinetraffic.com.
The website marinetraffic also said Viking Octantis arrived in Thunder Bay, Ontario, just before 8 a.m. Friday. The cruise ship has made several trips to Duluth-Superior in recent years.
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Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021, where he is involved in digital content including video, photos and podcasts, as well as breaking news coverage. He previously worked in television as sports director/anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, sports director/anchor in Bismarck, ND, news and sports anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and reporter/photographer/editor at the syndicated show “Life to the Max” in Eden Prairie. He also served as director of development for the Salvation Army of Duluth. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University, and has lived in Duluth since 2012.
