Cruise the Great Lakes
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When it comes to the Great Lakes, we are your cruise travel experts! Not sure which lake to travel... or maybe you want to travel all five? We can help you determine which specific cruise will meet your needs by explaining the differences between the cruise lines we represent, their ships and itineraries.
About the Great LakesKnown as the largest freshwater lakes in the world the Great Lakes of North America takes over 94,000 square miles. These elongated bodies of water are an inland sea consisting of large currents and waves, with bustling winds and depths as deep as the ocean.
Great Lakes Cruise OptionsThere are six cruise lines that sail the Great Lakes, and our extensive cruise knowledge will help you navigate the distinct characteristics each cruise line represents. We've already done all the research for you by providing detailed information on each of the different cruise itineraries, along with all the perks that are included in your cruise only fare. Along with each ship's specifications, floor-plans and sail dates from various embarkation/debarkation ports located along the Great Lakes.
You can depend on us to help you find the perfect cruise that fits your specific needs and level of service. |
The 5 Great Lakes Map
Great Lakes Elevation Profile Map
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Great Lakes Cruise Lines
Over the years, we've cultivated relationships with only the best Great Lakes cruise companies. We're always evaluating them too, to ensure they meet the standards we seek for you. Here's a list of our current cruise lines and the Great Lakes ships they're sailing with:
- Pearl Seas Cruises - Pearl Mist
- Victory Cruise Lines - Victory I & 2
- Ponant Explorer Cruises - Le Bellot
- Windstar Cruises - Star Pride
- Seabourn Cruises - Quest
- Silversea Cruises - Silver Whisper
- Crystal Cruises - Crystal Endeavor
- Viking Expeditions Cruises - Octantis (2022)
- Hapag Lloyd Cruises - Hanseatic Inspiration
- Blount Small Ship Adventures (All cruises have been cancelled for 2021)
Great Lakes Destinations
Below please find below a state and city listing that will assist you with narrowing down your choices:
LAKE SUPERIOR CRUISES
LAKE MICHIGAN CRUISES
LAKE HURON CRUISES
LAKE ERIE CRUISES
LAKE ONTARIO CRUISES
NIAGARA FALLS CRUISES
ST. MARY'S RIVER CRUISES
LAKE SUPERIOR CRUISES
- Apostle Islands, Minnesota Cruises
- Duluth, Minnesota Cruises
- Houghton, Michigan Cruises
- Marquette, Michigan Cruises
- Thunder Bay, Ontario Cruises
LAKE MICHIGAN CRUISES
- Green Bay, Wisconsin Cruises
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin Cruises
- Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Cruises
- Chicago, Illinois Cruises
- Grand Haven, Michigan Cruises
- Holland, Michigan Cruises
- Muskegon, Michigan Cruises
- Traverse City, Michigan Cruises
- Ludington, Michigan Cruises
LAKE HURON CRUISES
- Mackinac Island, Michigan Cruises
- Little Current, Manitoulin Island Cruises
- Georgian Bay, Ontario Cruises
- Parry Sound, Ontario Cruises
- Niagara on the Lake,Ontario Cruises
LAKE ERIE CRUISES
LAKE ONTARIO CRUISES
NIAGARA FALLS CRUISES
ST. MARY'S RIVER CRUISES
Featured Itineraries
Here's a sampling of some outstanding Great Lakes Cruise Itineraries. We work closely with the cruise lines to bring you the very best of what each itinerary has to offer:
New for 2022 - New to the fleet, Viking Cruise Lines is proud to announce the their newest expedition vessel to the fleet! The Octantis that will be sailing the Great Lakes starting in May of 2022 with a new itinerary entitled: Viking's Undiscovered Great Lakes
An Extravagant 16-day Cruise - Pearl Seas' Canadian Maritime & St. Lawrence Seaway Cruise takes you up the coast stopping at some of the most charming seafaring towns in both the USA and Canada.
Continental Luxury in North America - Ponant now offers their extraordinary French cuisine and hospitality to the Great Lakes on a fascinating 8 day cruise: Ponant Great Lakes of North America
New for 2022 - New to the fleet, Viking Cruise Lines is proud to announce the their newest expedition vessel to the fleet! The Octantis that will be sailing the Great Lakes starting in May of 2022 with a new itinerary entitled: Viking's Undiscovered Great Lakes
An Extravagant 16-day Cruise - Pearl Seas' Canadian Maritime & St. Lawrence Seaway Cruise takes you up the coast stopping at some of the most charming seafaring towns in both the USA and Canada.
Continental Luxury in North America - Ponant now offers their extraordinary French cuisine and hospitality to the Great Lakes on a fascinating 8 day cruise: Ponant Great Lakes of North America
Great Lakes Cruising Coalition is now the Great Lakes Cruise Association
The Great Lakes Cruise Association (GLCA) is continuing on the mission of promoting cruise tourism in the Great Lakes. Cruise lines or industry suppliers are invited to participate in their programs by contacting the GLCA at greatlakescruiseassociation.com
Members of the GLCA include Goderich, Killarney Mountain Lodge and Conference Center, Midland, Montréal Port Authority, Parry Sound, Picton Terminals, Port Colborne; Red Rock, Ontario; Regional Tourism Organization # 9, Regional Tourism Organisation # 12 - Explorers Edge, Regional Tourism Organization # 13 - Destination Northern Ontario, Sault Ste Marie; Terrace Bay, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Tourism Kingston, Toronto Port Authority, Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands and Windsor Essex County Pelee Island Tourism, FK Warren/MacLean Kennedy, Navitrans Shipping Agencies, Ramsey Grieg/Logistec, Chamber of Maritime Commerce, Council of Great Lakes Regions and Ontario Ministry of Tourism.
Members of the GLCA include Goderich, Killarney Mountain Lodge and Conference Center, Midland, Montréal Port Authority, Parry Sound, Picton Terminals, Port Colborne; Red Rock, Ontario; Regional Tourism Organization # 9, Regional Tourism Organisation # 12 - Explorers Edge, Regional Tourism Organization # 13 - Destination Northern Ontario, Sault Ste Marie; Terrace Bay, Ontario; Thunder Bay, Tourism Kingston, Toronto Port Authority, Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands and Windsor Essex County Pelee Island Tourism, FK Warren/MacLean Kennedy, Navitrans Shipping Agencies, Ramsey Grieg/Logistec, Chamber of Maritime Commerce, Council of Great Lakes Regions and Ontario Ministry of Tourism.
3/27/21 - MHR