Great Lakes cruises along Americas five great lakes

The Great Lakes cruises along Americas five great lakes from Victory Cruise Lines offer something quite unique and very exciting. There are four different Great Lakes cruises all of which offer the chance to explore the colonies of New England, British strongholds, stops that are rarely made at interesting French Canadian villages, towns which go back to the Victorian period and which have a rich seafaring history. Visit islands far away from civilization and view the remarkable wildlife as well as experiencing the captivating local cultures.

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For further information about any of the Great Lakes cruises along Americas five great lakes please click on the titles & links above & below.

Great Lakes Grand Discovery 

Great lakes grand discovery

Almost 15,000 years ago, the very last of the great glaciers retreated and left behind the five Great Lakes. These incredible stretches of water contain more than 20 percent of the earth’s fresh surface water and are made up of Lake Superior,  Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie and Lake Huron. Sailing on the M/V Victory helps one look deep into North America’s maritime history. On this Great Lakes grand discovery visit the delightful Mackinac Island in the Straits of Mackinac which connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan before transiting the Soo Locks on to Michigan on the south shore of the largest of the five great lakes, the enormous and aptly named Lake Superior. Spend a captivating morning with the Ojibwe people, one of the largest Indigenous ethnic groups north of the Rio Grande, at charming Georgian Bay. Cruise the whole day on scenic Lake Huron which is made up of over 30,000 islands. Detroit is situated on the Detroit River, one of the four major straits that connect the Great Lakes system to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Here you may visit the Henry Ford Museum  before cruising Lake Erie and head towards the incredibly spectacular Niagara Falls.

Days 1-5   Days 6-7  Days 8-10, prices & dates

Great Lakes Explorer: Lakes Superior, Michigan & Huron – 10 days Windsor to Milwaukee (or reverse)

Great Lakes Explorer: Lakes Superior, Michigan & Huron

Explore the rich maritime heritage, indigenous cultures, and pristine natural beauty of Lakes Superior, Huron, and Michigan. Aboard our stylish 202-guest M/V Victory II, enjoy fine dining, free flowing house wine, beer and spirits, engaging shipboard experts, and all-inclusive shore excursions with our expert Great Lakes lecturers. You’ll see jeweled isles of Lake Huron’s Georgian Bay, experience the Victorian splendor of America’s gilded age at Mackinac Island, witness the rise of American Rail and Industry at Green Bay, and explore the confluence of cultures on the Michigan shoreline. End your journey at the blue collar Brew City of Milwaukee.

Days 1-4     Days 5-6     Days 7-8     Days 9-10 & prices     The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

Natural Splendors of the Western Great Lakes

Natural Splendors of the Western Great Lakes

Sailing from Milwaukee all the way to Thunder Bay, Ontario, our exclusive voyage explores the maritime heritage, indigenous cultures and thriving industries that have shaped the history and character of these regions. Aboard the stylish 202-guest M/V Victory II, our cruise includes fine dining, free flowing house wine, beer, and spirits, engaging shipboard experts and all-inclusive shore excursions. Step ashore in the port of Sturgeon Bay and visit the Door County Maritime Museum. Situated along the bustling waterfront, this museum showcases the region’s rich maritime heritage from its fishing fleet and hardy sea captains to the skilled craftsmen, bold inventors and lonely lighthouse keepers who have contributed so much to the area. Then we’ll take you into the beautiful wooded landscapes of Door County, a peninsula that extends into Lake Michigan to form the sheltering waters of Green Bay. Visiting one of the region’s many wineries and spending time with a local gardener promise an added dimension to your exploration of this pastoral corner of the Great Lakes region. Of course, no visit to Door County would be complete without a Fish Boil, so today’s lunch will be enjoyed ashore so you can sample this local culinary tradition featuring freshly caught Lake Michigan whitefish with Door County cherry pie to complete the meal.

Days 1-3     Days 4-7     Days 8-9 & prices     Thunder Bay     Sturgeon Bay & Door County

Midwest Majesty & the Archipelagos of Georgian Bay

Milwaukee to Thunder Bay

A wonderful survey of the beautiful coastlines of Lake Superior and Lake Huron from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan. Georgian Bay, tucked into Ontario’s Lake Huron, is a bit of a misnomer. At 5,792 square miles it’s not much smaller than Lake Ontario (7,320 square miles), earning it the nickname ” the sixth Great Lake”. With more than 1,240 miles of greyish-pink granite shoreline, it is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a summer freshwater playground for boaters, anglers and kayakers.

Midwest Majesty & the Archipelagos of Georgian Bay    Days 1-2    Days 3-5     Days 6-8    Days 9-10 & prices    Quincy Copper Mine