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Have you always wanted to go on a Great Lakes Cruise? Now you can! Viking Cruises has announced Cruises on the Great Lakes between Canada and the United States.
Though, there are luxury cruises from Quebec City to Kingston and on the Trent-Severn Waterway, and the ferry, MS Chi-Cheemaun that will get you from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island, there are no luxury cruises currently on the Great Lakes that spans Canada and the United States.
As part of 2022 Cruises and Expedition line, Viking is offering four different cruises that will take you on a fantastic voyage along Great Lakes:
- Undiscovered Great Lakes – 8 days Cruise from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Great Lakes Explorer – 8 days Cruise from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Niagara & The Great Lakes – 8 days Cruise from Toronto, Ontario to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Canadian Discovery – 13 days Cruise from New York City, New York to Toronto, Ontario
In addition to cruise activities, you may be able to listen to lectures and talks by Scientists from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Viking has partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), whose scientists will join expeditions in the Great Lakes to conduct research focused on changes in the region’s weather, climate and ecosystems.
Ships for the cruise, Viking Polaris are optimally sized – small enough to navigate remote polar regions and the St. Lawrence River, are currently under construction and will be delivered in Norway by Fincantieri’s VARD. The new Polar Class 6 Viking Polaris will host 378 guests in 189 staterooms.
GREAT LAKES CRUISE TRIP PLANNING
Undiscovered Great Lakes (8 days; Thunder Bay, Ontario to Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Viking Cruises
From Northern forests to pristine lagoons, encounter the natural splendor of the Great Lakes. Visit bald eagle and bear habitats that abut charming frontier towns in this remote region of North America; and pass between Lake Superior and Lake Huron via the impressive Soo Locks.
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Mackinac Island, Michigan — Georgian Bay — Scenic Cruising: Soo Locks Transit — Thunder Bay
- Multiple sailing dates between May and September 2022.
- Inaugural pricing starts at $6,695 USD per person, with free airfare within North America.
Great Lakes Explorer (8 days; Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Viking Cruises
Embark on a true expedition along “the nation’s fourth seacoast,” from Georgian Bay’s granite islands to Thunder Bay’s towering cliffs. Experience the car-free idyllic Mackinac Island, and learn about indigenous cultures and frontier life along the way.
- Thunder Bay, Ontario — Duluth, Minnesota, United States — Apostle Islands, Wisconsin — Houghton, Michigan, United States — Scenic Cruising: Soo Locks Transit — Mackinac Island, Michigan — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Multiple sailing dates between May and September 2022.
- Inaugural pricing starts at $6,495 USD per person, with free airfare within North America.
Niagara & The Great Lakes (8 days; Toronto, Ontario to Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Viking Cruises
From urban skylines to uninhabited islands, discover the wilderness nestled in the interior of North America alongside world-class cultural attractions in Detroit, Toronto and Milwaukee. Witness the majesty of Niagara Falls, and enjoy scenic cruising past North America’s busiest border as you cross Lake Huron.
- Toronto — Welland Canal & Niagara Falls — Point Pelee — Detroit, Michigan– Alpena, Michigan — Mackinac Island, Michigan — Traverse City, Michigan — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure. - Multiple sailing dates in April, May, June, July and September 2022.
- Inaugural pricing starts at $5,995 USD per person, with free airfare within North America.
Canadian Discovery (13 days; New York to Toronto, Ontario)
Cruise from Canada’s southeast coast to the St. Lawrence River, where you will learn about the region’s rich past amid stunning natural settings and celebrated cities. Sail along the coasts of New England and Nova Scotia; discover the remote reaches and locally sourced seafood of Prince Edward Island; explore the Saguenay Fjord, home to seals, whales and other sea mammals; and go salmon fishing in Quebec’s Moisie River.
- New York City, New York — Cruise the Atlantic Ocean — Halifax, Nova Scotia — Gulf of St. Lawrence — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Cap-aux-Meules, Quebec — Sept-Îles, Quebec —
Saguenay, Quebec — Quebec City, Quebec — Trois-Rivières, Quebec — Seaway Locks Transit — Toronto, Ontario - Sailing dates in April and October 2022.
- Inaugural pricing starts at $8,995 USD per person, with free airfare within North America.
Tickets & More Information: Contact Viking at 1-800-2-VIKING (1-800-284-5464) or visit www.viking.com.
For cheaper Cruises, Lake and River Tours,
The Viking Cruises are quite expensive and once in a lifetime opportunity for many. You can take in various rivers and the Great Lakes for a much lesser amount on a one to three hour cruise.
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