— hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Dubuque IA for around — hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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When to Visit Dubuque IA
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
11,066 estimated passengers across 56 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
8,796 estimated passengers across 37 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Cruise Lines Visiting Dubuque IA
2 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
American Cruise Lines Cruises (150)
Viking River Cruises Cruises (32)
Ships Arriving Soon
Next scheduled visits to Dubuque IA
Wed 16 Sep
ACL American Melody
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Tue 22 Sep
ACL American Melody
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Wed 23 Sep
ACL American Serenade
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Wed 30 Sep
ACL American Melody
American Cruise Lines Cruises
Tue 6 Oct
ACL American Melody
American Cruise Lines Cruises
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