The Great Lakes: An Inland Voyage
August 1 – 8
Nearly 15,000 years ago, the last of the great glaciers retreated, leaving us with this magnificent chain of freshwater lakes along the U.S.-Canadian border, one of the wonders of the natural world.
Sometimes called inland seas, the lakes (Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior) contain roughly one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water. Once some of the busiest commercial waterways in the world, the Great Lakes offer the modern-day adventurer both natural beauty and charming, old-fashioned towns and villages.
Despite the numerous ships that pass through their waters every year, the Great Lakes still boast mile upon mile of wild shoreline. Travelers since 1900 have flocked to these shores to witness the magnificent natural beauty of the region.
Travel aboard a 100-guest vessel on a journey that revives the nineteenth-century grandeur and elegance of a classic Great Lakes cruise. As you trace an itinerary that combines American and Canadian ports, you will thrill to the thundering of Niagara Falls; witness Native American culture on Manitoulin Island; enjoy Mackinac Island’s bygone Victorian charms; and revel in the pristine, unspoiled beauty of the Keweenaw Peninsula. A highlight of the voyage will be the scenic waterways and locks that connect the Great Lakes as you sail the vast expanse between Lake Ontario and Lake Superior.
Price: from $5,995 per person, double occupancy