Step aboard a Great Lakes cruise and discover one of North America’s most captivating regions from a whole new perspective. These voyages unlock the natural beauty and vibrant culture of the Great Lakes, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, along with the iconic St. Lawrence and Niagara Rivers.

Each day brings a new adventure: marvel at breathtaking shorelines, stroll through lively port cities like Chicago, Toronto, and Montreal, and uncover the stories that shaped this remarkable region. Onboard, expert-led talks bring the history, geology, and ecology of the lakes to life, while regional cuisine, music, and art immerse you in local flavor.

Shore excursions take the experience even further, with opportunities to hike scenic trails, tour historic lighthouses, sip your way through lakeside wineries, or explore world-class museums. Whether you’re drawn by the landscapes, the culture, or the sense of exploration, a Great Lakes cruise offers a journey as rich and varied as the waters themselves.

Great Lakes Cruise Itineraries

Skyline of Toronto, Ontario Canada

All 5 Great Lakes Cruise

Experience all five Great Lakes on an 11-day small-ship adventure from Toronto to Chicago. Discover Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac Island, the Soo Locks, Milwaukee and more, with intimate ports, scenic sailing, and enriching shore excursions.

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A building on Mackinac Island with flowers in the foreground

Great Lakes + Thunder Bay

Embark on a 16-day Great Lakes adventure from Chicago to Thunder Bay and back. Explore Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, Marquette, Duluth, the Soo Locks, Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay and Muskegon, blending rugged wilderness, maritime history, vibrant culture and scenic cruising.

The Victory II passing Montreal, Quebec

Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway – Montréal

Explore the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway on an unforgettable 13-day small-ship adventure. Discover vibrant waterfront cities, historic ports, scenic waterways, and rich regional heritage while enjoying an intimate cruising experience.

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway – Quebec

Experience a 15-day Great Lakes adventure from Québec City to Chicago, sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes. Discover Montréal, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac Island, Milwaukee, and the Soo Locks on an unforgettable journey.

Aerial view of a Gothic Revival church beside a blue lake, surrounded by trees, roads, and buildings under a bright summer sky.

Great Lakes + St. Lawrence Seaway – Quebec City Roundtrip

Experience a 13-day Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway cruise from Quebec City aboard Victory II. Explore Montréal, Kingston, Clayton, Trois-Rivières, Baie-Comeau and Saguenay, while sailing historic waterways, locks and the spectacular Saguenay Fjord on an unforgettable Canadian adventure.

A lighthouse with a walkway leading to it at sunset

New England & Canada – Portland to Toronto

Experience a 13-day journey from Portland to Toronto, exploring Halifax, Charlottetown, Québec City, Montréal, the Saguenay Fjords, and Lake Ontario. Discover maritime heritage, French-Canadian culture, dramatic coastal scenery, and unforgettable natural beauty along the way.

Niagara Falls at sunset

Great Lakes and Georgian Bay – 8-Days

Experience an 8-day Great Lakes adventure from Milwaukee to Toronto aboard Pearl Mist. Discover Mackinac Island, Sault Sainte Marie, Little Current, Parry Sound and Midland, while exploring Georgian Bay’s rugged coastline, historic towns and spectacular natural beauty.

Portland Lighthouse, in Portland, Maine

New England & Canada – Portland to Québec

Journey from Portland, Maine to Québec City on a scenic 11-day Victory Cruise Lines voyage. Discover Halifax, Prince Edward Island, Gaspé, Baie-Comeau, and the Saguenay Fjords, blending coastal charm, rich history, and breathtaking Canadian landscapes.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, standing over Québec City, Québec at dusk

5 Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway – Chicago to Montréal

Journey from Chicago to Montréal aboard Victory Cruise Lines on an immersive Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway voyage. Discover Mackinac Island, Detroit, Cleveland, Niagara Falls, and Toronto, balanced with serene days at sea, enriching excursions, elegant comfort, and ever-changing waterfront scenery.

Saguenay Fjords

New England & Canada – Montréal to Portland

Journey from cosmopolitan Montréal to charming Portland, Maine on a scenic small-ship cruise. Explore Québec City’s Old World allure, the dramatic Saguenay Fjords, Prince Edward Island, Halifax, and New England’s rugged coast, blending culture, history, and natural beauty.

Suite Sainte Marie, Michigan

Great Lakes and Georgian Bay – 12-Day

Experience a 12-day Great Lakes and Georgian Bay adventure aboard Pearl Mist, sailing from Toronto to Milwaukee. Discover Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Georgian Bay’s 30,000 islands, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, and more on an unforgettable journey of nature, history, and culture.

Pearl Mist sailing the Great Lakes

Great Lakes Explorer

Explore the Great Lakes on this 15-day adventure aboard the elegant Pearl Mist. From Toronto to Duluth, discover Niagara Falls, Detroit, Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay, the Soo Locks, Marquette, Thunder Bay, and Lake Superior, blending natural beauty, history, and culture.

Pear Mist cruise ship sailing the Great Lakes

St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes

16-day St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes adventure aboard the 210-guest Pearl Mist, sailing from Milwaukee to Québec City. Explore Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay, Detroit, Cleveland, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montréal and more, combining rich history, vibrant culture, natural wonders and scenic Great Lakes cruising.

Niagara Falls

Niagara & the Great Lakes

On this 8-day Niagara & the Great Lakes cruise between Toronto, Ontario to Milwaukee, Wisconsin aboard the Viking Octantis, discover North America’s wilderness alongside renowned cultural attractions while cruising the striking waterways of the Great Lakes.

The Benjamin Islands

Great Lakes Treasures

Sailing roundtrip from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this 10-day Great Lakes Treasures expedition aboard the Viking Octantis invites you to experience the perfect blend of wilderness, culture, and history across North America’s inland seas.

Rocky coast of Door County

Great Lakes Collection

Discover North America’s Great Lakes on a 15-day Viking expedition from Toronto to Duluth, sailing through the Welland Canal, past Niagara Falls, and into rugged wilderness. Explore vibrant cities, serene islands, engineering marvels, and untouched shorelines on all five lakes.

Sunrise on a Great Lake

Niagara & Great Lakes Treasures

Journey from Toronto to Milwaukee on a refined Viking expedition through the Great Lakes. Witness Niagara Falls, sail Georgian Bay’s granite isles, explore Mackinac Island, iconic cities, and pristine waterways, all with immersive excursions and elegant onboard comfort.