The state has several major ports such as Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati that are popular departure points for cruises. These ports offer a variety of cruises, including:
- Lake Erie cruises: These cruises depart from Cleveland, Toledo, and other nearby towns and sail along Lake Erie, visiting destinations such as Put-in-Bay, Kelley's Island, and Cedar Point.
- River cruises: These cruises depart from Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati and sail along the Ohio River, visiting destinations such as Pittsburgh, Louisville, and Cincinnati.
- Dinner cruises: Some companies offer dinner cruises on the Lake Erie and Ohio River, which include live entertainment and a meal.
- Harbor cruises: These cruises depart from Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati and sail to destinations such as the Cuyahoga River, the Maumee River, and the Ohio River, where passengers can see historic ships, lighthouses, and the city's skyline.
- Speedboat cruises: These cruises depart from Cleveland, Toledo, and Cincinnati and sail to destinations such as the Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and other nearby lakes, where passengers can experience the thrill of a speedboat ride.