Discover a North American Treasure: The Great Lakes (Detroit to Chicago)If you are looking for a voyage to a world-class destination, but wish to stay close to home, then how about the amazing Great Lakes.
Nearly fifteen thousand years ago, the last of the great glaciers retreated, leaving us with the legacy of the Great Lakes. The lakes are unique, for although they are called lakes, they are in reality vast inland seas that comprise one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water. First used as a means of transport by Algonquin and Iroquois tribes, the lakes later became a thriving commercial hub and a heavily traveled waterway with the arrival of European settlers.
More than fifty years ago, the Great Lakes were the busiest waterway in the world and North America’s treasured summer destination. Now you can cruise once again in the Great Lakes on this unique itinerary, which encompasses American and Canadian ports.
Operating between two great American cities, Detroit and Chicago, the itinerary includes several of the most significant places found along the shores of this North American treasure. Visit the quaint village of Bayfield and experience Native American culture on Manitoulin Island before transiting the impressive Soo Locks, which connect Lake Huron and Lake Superior. Also witness the majestic grandeur of Lake Superior at Whitefish Point with its lighthouse, discover Mackinac Island’s bygone Victorian charms, and enjoy the delightful towns of Sheboygan and Saugatuck.
Your ship for this voyage is the American-flagged and operated Yorktown. Accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of the Great Lakes.
These cruises include: tours and excursions, welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship, all meals aboard ship, educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturer, port and embarkation taxes, gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
In addition to being in the company of like-minded travelers, you will also be accompanied by excellent study leaders, whose lectures and discussions will enhance your appreciation of the sites visited.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 • DETROIT, Michigan, United States | EMBARK
Day 2 • GODERICH | BAYFIELD | STRATFORD, Ontario, Canada
Day 3 • LITTLE CURRENT, MANITOULIN ISLAND | LAKE HURON
Day 4 • SOO LOCKS | WHITEFISH POINT | LAKE SUPERIOR
Day 5 • MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan, United States
Day 6 • SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin
Day 7 • HOLLAND | SAUGATUCK, Michigan
Day 8 • CHICAGO, Illinois | DISEMBARK | FLY HOME
Note: this itinerary also operates in the reverse direction, from Chicago to Detroit.
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