Here, you'll find all our current Great Lakes cruise itineraries. Each and every one has been hand-selected by our experts, keeping choice excursions, exciting adventures, and luxurious cruise ships top of mind. All invite you to explore the Great Lakes, learning about their storied history and witnessing their beauty.
If you're unsure of which cruise is right for you, our experts are always here to help. And, contacting them is easy. You can use our Engage An Expert Tool to detail the kind of voyage you're looking for, then our experts will speedily get back to you with a tailor-made recommendation. Or, you're always welcome to call us at +1-888-756-9008 or email us at info@greatlakescruises.com.

Great Lakes Cruise Lines

American Queen Voyages
Pearl Seas Cruises
​Ponant Explorers Cruises
Viking Expedition Cruises
​Windstar Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Great Lakes Cruise Itineraries | 2022 - 2024

Great Lakes Cruise Deals

SAVE ON YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
Book the 2022 Splendor of the Great Lakes cruise by May 31, 2022 to save on May 11, July 4, & July 29 sailings
AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES - OCEAN VOYAGER & OCEAN NAVIGATOR - 2022, 2023 & 2024

Lakeside Treasures | 16 Day Cruise

Departing From: Chicago, IL to Chicago, IL
Ports of Call: Chicago, IL • Mackinac Island, MI • Marquette, MI · Houghton, MI · Duluth, MN · Thunder Bay, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Green Bay, WI · Muskegon, MI · Chicago, IL
itinerary
Day 1 |  Hotel stay in Chicago, IL
Day 2 | Embark in Chicago, IL
Day 3 | Sailing Lake Michigan
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 5 | Sailing Lake Huron · Soo Locks · Lake Superior
Day 6 | Marquette, MI
Day 7 | Houghton, MI
Day 8 | Duluth, MN
Day 9 | Thunder Bay, ON
Day 10 | Sailing Lake Superior
Day 11 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 12 | Sailing Lake Huron · Lake Michigan
Day 13 | Green Bay, WI
Day 14 | Green Bay, WI
Day 15 | Muskegon, MI
Day 16 | ​Chicago, IL
2022 Sailing Dates
Jun 4 - Jun 19
​Jun 18 - Jul 3
2023 Sailing Dates
Jun 2 - Jun 17
​Jun 16 - Jul 1
Port Charges: $699.00 Per Person
Starting at 
​USD $6,299.00 - $15,399.00 Per Person, based on double occupancy *

Great Lakes Grand Discovery | 15 Day Cruise

Departing From: Chicago, IL to Montreal, QC (Or Reverse)
Ports of Call: Chicago, IL · Mackinac Island, MI · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON · Detroit, MI · Cleveland, OH · Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON · Toronto, ON · Gananoque, ON · Montreal, QC
​Map of Niagara Falls​
itinerary (Chicago to montreal)
Day 1 |  Hotel stay in Chicago, IL
Day 2 | Embark in Chicago, IL
Day 3 | Sailing Lake Michigan
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 5 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 6 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 7 | Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON
Day 8 | Sailing Lake Huron
Day 9 | Detroit, MI
Day 10 | Cleveland, OH
Day 11 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 12 | Toronto, ON
Day 13 | Toronto, ON
Day 14 | Gananoque, ON
Day 15 | Montreal, QC
itinerary (montreal to chicago)
Day 1 | Hotel stay in Montreal, QC
Day 2 | Embark in Montreal, QC
Day 3 | Gananoque, ON
Day 4 | Toronto, ON
Day 5 | Toronto, ON
Day 6 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 7 | Cleveland, OH
Day 8 | Detroit, MI
Day 9 | Sailing Lake Huron
Day 10 | Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON
Day 11 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 12 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 13 | ​Mackinac Island, MI
Day 14 | Sailing Lake Michigan
Day 15 | Chicago, IL
2022 SAILING DATES (CHICAGO TO MONTREAL)
Sep 18 - Oct 2
2022 SAILING DATES (MONTREAL TO CHICAGO)
Sep 23 - Oct 5     Fully Booked: Contact our experts to join the waiting list!
Sep 5 - Sep 19
Starting at 
​USD $5,499.00 - $13,355.00 Per Person, based on double occupancy *

Great Lakes Grand Discovery | 13 Day Cruise

Departing From: Chicago, IL to Montreal, QC (Or Reverse)
Ports of Call: Chicago, IL · Mackinac Island, MI · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON · Detroit, MI · Cleveland, OH · Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON · Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC
​Map of Niagara Falls​
itinerary (Chicago to montreal)
Day 1 |  Hotel stay in Chicago, IL
Day 2 | Embark in Chicago, IL
Day 3 | Sailing Lake Michigan
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 5 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 6 | Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON
Day 7 | Sailing Lake Huron
Day 8 | Detroit, MI
Day 9 | Cleveland, OH
Day 10 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 11 | Toronto, ON
Day 12 | Sailing Lake Ontario
Day 13 | Montreal, QC
itinerary (montreal to chicago)
Day 1 | Hotel stay in Montreal, QC
Day 2 | Embark in Montreal, QC
Day 3 | Sailing St. Lawrence Seaway
Day 4 | Brockville, ON
Day 5 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 6 | Cleveland, OH
Day 7 | Detroit, MI
Day 8 | Sailing Lake Huron
Day 9 | Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON
Day 10 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 11 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 12 | Muskegon, MI
Day 13 | Chicago, IL
2022 SAILING DATES (CHICAGO TO MONTREAL)
Aug 25 - Sep 6
​Sep 23 - Oct 5
2022 SAILING DATES (MONTREAL TO CHICAGO)
Sep 23 - Oct 5  Fully Booked: Contact our experts to join the waiting list!
2023 SAILING DATES (CHiCAGO TO MONTREAL)
Aug 23 - Sep 4
​Sep 29 - Oct 11
2024 SAILING DATES (CHICAGO TO MONTREAL)
Sep 6 - Sep 18
​Sep 28 - Oct 10
2024 SAILING DATES (MONTREAL TO CHICAGO)
Sep 17 - Sep 29
Starting at 
​USD $5,499.00 - $13,355.00 Per Person, based on double occupancy *
NEW FOR 2022!

North American Spirit | 11 Day Cruise

Departing From:  Montreal, QC to Detroit, MI  (Or Reversed)
Ports of Call: Montreal, QC • Quebec City, QC • Toronto, ON, • Niagara Falls (Port Colborne) ON • Cleveland, OH • ​Detroit, MI
​Map of Niagara Falls          ​
itinerary (montreal to detroit)
Day 1 |  Hotel stay in Montreal, QC
Day 2 | Embark in Montreal, QC
Day 3 | Montreal, QC
Day 4 | Quebec City, QC
Day 5 | Quebec City, QC
Day 6 | Sailing St. Lawrence Seaway
Day 7 | Gananoque, ON
Day 8 | Toronto, ON
Day 9 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 10 | Cleveland, OH
Day 11 | Detroit, MI
itinerary (detroit to montreal)
Day 1 | Hotel stay in Detroit, MI
Day 2 | Detroit, MI
Day 3 | Cleveland, OH
Day 4 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 5 | Toronto, ON
Day 6 | Gananoque, ON
Day 7 | Sailing St. Lawrence Seaway
Day 8 | Quebec City, QC
Day 9 | Quebec City, QC
Day 10 | Montreal, QC
Day 11 | Montreal, QC
2022 sailing dates (montreal to detroit)
Sept 5 - Sept 15
Sept 23 - Oct 3
2022 sailing dates (detroit to montreal)
Sept 14 - Sept 24
​Oct 2 - Oct 12
2023 SAILING DATES (montreal to detroit)
Sept 4 - Sept 14
Sept 22 - Oct 2
2023 SAILING DATES (detroit to montreal)
Sept 13 - Sept 23
​Oct 1 - Oct 11
Starting at 
​USD $4,499.00 - $9,899.00 Per Person, based on double occupancy *
SELECT 2022 DATES:
Companion Sails Free!
Book by May 31, 2022

Splendor of the Great Lakes | 11 Day Cruise

Departing From: Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON (Or Reversed)
Ports of Call: Chicago, IL · Mackinac Island, MI · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON · Detroit, MI · Cleveland, OH · Niagara Falls (Port  Colborne), ON · Toronto, ON
Map of Niagara Falls
itinerary (Chicago to toronto)
Day 1 |  Hotel stay in Chicago, IL
Day 2 | Embark in Chicago, IL
Day 3 | Sailing Lake Michigan
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 5 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 6 | Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON
Day 7 | Sailing Lake Huron
Day 8 | Detroit, MI
Day 9 | Cleveland, OH
Day 10 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 11 | Toronto, ON
itinerary (toronto to chicago)
Day 1 | Hotel stay in Toronto, ON
Day 2 | Embark in Toronto, ON
Day 3 | Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), ON
Day 4 | Cleveland, OH
Day 5 | Detroit, MI
Day 6 | Sailing Lake Huron
Day 7 | Little Current, Manitoulin Island, ON
Day 8 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Soo Locks
Day 9 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 10 | Sailing Lake Michigan
Day 11 | Chicago, IL
2022 SAILING DATES (CHICAGO TO TORONTO)
May 17 - May 27
May 20 - May 30
Jun 7 - Jun 17
Jun 25 - Jul 5
Jul 2 - Jul 12
Jul 13 - Jul 23
​Jul 23 - Jul 30
Jul 31 - Aug 10
Aug 7 - Aug 17
Aug 18- Aug 28
Sep 5 - Sep 15
2022 SAILING DATES (tORONTO TO CHICAGO)
​see Great ameri-cation sale dates!
May 8 - May 18
May 11 - May 21  Companion Sails Free!
May 26 - Jun 5
May 29 - Jun 8
Jun 16 - Jun 26
Jul 4 - Jul 14  Companion Sails Free!
Jul 11 - Jul 21
Jul 22 - Aug 1
Jul 29 - Aug 8  Companion Sails Free!
Aug 9 - Aug 19
Aug 16 - Aug 26
Aug 27 - Sep 6
​Sep 14 - Sep 24
2023 SAILING DATES (CHICAGO TO TORONTO)
May 16 - May 26
Jun 13 - Jun 23
Jul 1 - Jul 11
Jul 1 - Jul 11
Jul 19 - Jul 29
Jul 19 - Jul 29
Aug 6 - Aug 16
Aug 6 - Aug 16
Aug 25 - Sep 3
​Sep 11 - Sep 21
2023 SAILING DATES (tORONTO TO CHICAGO)
May 7 - May 17
May 17 - May 27
May 25 - Jun 4
Jun 4 - Jun 14
Jun 22 - Jul 2
Jul 28 - Aug 7
Jul 28 - Aug 7
Aug 15 - Aug 25
Aug 15 - Aug 25
Sep 2 - Sep 12
​Sep 20 - Sep 30
2024 SAILING DATES (CHICAGO TO TORONTO)
Jun 20 - Jun 30
Jul 8 - Jul 18
Jul 26 - Aug 5
​Aug 13 - Aug 23
2024 SAILING DATES (tORONTO TO CHICAGO)
Jun 29 - Jul 9
Jul 17 - Jul 27
Aug 4 - Aug 14
​Aug 22 - Sep 1
Starting at 
​USD $2,350.00 - $10,725.00 Per Person, based on double occupancy *
HAPAG-LLOYD CRUISES - HANSEATIC INSPIRATION - 2023
Great Lakes - the sea in the wilderness | 11 Day Cruise
Hanseatic Inspiration
Departing From:  Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL
Ports of Call: Toronto, ON · Detroit (Windsor), MI · Tobermory, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Milwaukee, WI · Chicago, IL
itinerary
Day 1 | Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario
Day 2 | Toronto, ON
Day 3 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River
Day 4 | Tobermory, ON · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 6 | Killarney, ON · Cruising Lake Huron
Day 7 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · St. Mary's River
Day 8 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 9 | Relaxation at Sea
Day 10 | Sturgeon Bay, WI · Lake Michigan
Day 11 | Milwaukee, WI
​Day 12 | Chicago, IL

**Pre and Post-Cruise Programs Available
2023 Sailing Dates (TORONTO TO CHICAGO)
May 19 - May 30
Starting at
$9,271 -
​$10,744 USD 
​Per Person, based on double occupancy *
Great Lakes - contrasts with vast lake backdrops | 13 Day Cruise
Hanseatic Inspiration
Departing From:  Chicago, IL to Detroit (Windsor), MI
Ports of Call: Chicago, IL · Milwaukee, WI · Fayette, MI ·Mackinac Island, MI · Duluth, MN · Thunder Bay, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Killarney, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Tobermory, ON · Detroit, MI
itinerary
Day 1 | Chicago, IL · Lake Michigan
Day 2 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 3 | Fayette, MI
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Cruising Lake Superior
Day 6 | Duluth, MN
Day 7 | Thunder Bay, ON
Day 8 | Cruising Lake Superior's northern shore
Day 9 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Saint Marys River
Day 10 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Day 11 | Killarney, ON · Lake Huron
​Day 12 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 13 | Tobermory, ON
Day 14 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River

**Pre and Post-Cruise Programs Available
2023 Sailing Dates (chicago to detroit)
May 30 - Jun 12
Starting at
$9,514 -
​$13,688 USD 
​Per Person, based on double occupancy *
Great Lakes - the American dream amidst the lakes | 10 Day Cruise
Hanseatic Inspiration
Departing From:  Detroit (Windsor), MI to Chicago, IL
Ports of Call: Detroit (Windsor), MI · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Tobermory, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Milwaukee, WI · Chicago, IL
itinerary
Day 1 | Detroit (Windsor), MI
Day 2 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River
Day 3 | Parry Sound, ON · Lake Huron
Day 4 | Killarney, ON
Day 5 | Tobermory, ON
Day 6 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Saint Marys River
Day 7 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 8 | Relaxation on Lake Michigan
Day 9 | Sturgeon Bay, WI
Day 10 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 11 | Chicago, IL

**Pre and Post-Cruise Programs Available
2023 Sailing Dates (detroit to chicago)
Jun 12 - Jun 22
Starting at
$7,503 -
​$17,194 USD 
​Per Person, based on double occupancy *
Great Lakes - masterpieces of nature | 14 Day Cruise
Hanseatic Inspiration
Departing From:  Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON
Ports of Call: Chicago, IL · Milwaukee, WI · Fayette, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Duluth, MN · Thunder Bay, ON · Killarney, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Tobermory, ON · Detroit (Windsor), MI · Toronto, ON
itinerary
Day 1 | Chicago, IL · Lake Michigan
Day 2 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 3 | Fayette, MI
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Cruising on Lake Superior
Day 6 | Duluth, MN
Day 7 | Thunder Bay, ON
Day 8 | Cruising Lake Superior's northern shore
Day 9 | Cruising on Lake Superior
Day 10 | Killarney, ON
Day 11 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 12 | Tobermory, ON
Day 13 | Detroit (Windsor), MI
Day 14 | Cruising on Lake Erie
Day 15 | ​Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario

**Pre and Post-Cruise Programs Available
2023 Sailing Dates (chicago to toronto)
Jun 22 - Jul 6  Fully Booked: Contact our team to join the waitlist!
Starting at
$10,550 USD 
​Per Person, based on double occupancy *
PEARL SEAS CRUISES - PEARL MIST - 2022 & 2023 

Great Lakes & Georgian Bay | 12 Day Cruise

Departing From:  Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI  (Or Reverse)
Ports of Call: Toronto, ON • Niagara Falls, ON • Windsor, ON • Midland, ON • Parry Sound, ON • Little Current, ON •  Sault Sainte Marie, ON • Mackinac Island, MI • Muskegon, MI · Holland, MI • Milwaukee, WI
​​Map of Niagara Falls
ITINERARY (toronto to milwaukee)
Day 1 | Toronto, ON
Day 2 | Niagara Falls, ON
Day 3 | Sailing the Great Lakes
Day 4 | Windsor, ON
Day 5 | Midland, ON
Day 6 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 7 | Little Current, ON
Day 8 | Sailing the Georgian Bay
Day 9 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Day 10 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 11 | Muskegon, MI & Holland, MI
Day 12 | Milwaukee, WI

*Signature Pre-Cruise Package available
ITINERARY (milwaukee to toronto)
Day 1 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 2 | Muskegon, MI & Holland, MI
Day 3 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 4 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Day 5 | Sailing the Georgian Bay
Day 6 | Little Current, ON
Day 7 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 8 | Midland, ON
Day 9 | Windsor, ON
Day 10 | Sailing the Great Lakes
Day 11 | Niagara Falls, ON
Day 12 | Toronto, ON

*Signature Post-Cruise Package available
2022 sailing dates (toronto to milwaukee)
May 29 - Jun 9
Jul 4 - Jul 15
Aug 9 - Aug 20
2022 sailing dates (milwaukee to toronto)
Jun 23 - Jul 4
Jul 29 - Aug 9
Aug 20 - Sep 1
2023 sailing dates (toronto to milwaukee)
May 28 - Jun 8
Jul 3 - Jul 14
Aug 8 - Aug 19
2023 sailing dates (milwaukee to toronto)
Jun 22 - Jul 3
Jul 28 - Aug 8
​Aug 19 - Aug 30
Starting at
USD $8,390.00 - 
$13,960.00 
​Per Person, based on double occupancy *

Great Lakes Cruise | 8 Day Cruise

Departing From:  Milwaukee, WI to Toronto, ON   (Or Reverse) 
Ports of Call: Milwaukee, WI • Muskegon, MI · Holland, MI • Mackinac Island, MI • Sault Sainte Marie, ON • Little Current, ON • Parry Sound, ON • Midland, ON • Toronto, ON
ITINERARY (milwaukee to toronto)
Day 1 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 2 | Muskegon, MI & Holland, MI
Day 3 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 4 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Day 5 | Little Current, ON
Day 6 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 7 | Midland, ON
Day 8 | Toronto, ON

*Signature Pre-Cruise Package available
ITINERARY (toronto to milwaukee)
Day 1 | Toronto, ON
Day 2 | Midland, ON
Day 3 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 4 | Little Current, ON
Day 5 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Day 6 | Mackinac Island, MI
Day 7 | Muskegon, MI & Holland, MI
Day 8 | Milwaukee, WI

*Signature Pre-Cruise Package available
2022 sailing dates (milwaukee to midland)
Jun 9 - Jun 16
Jul 15 - Jul 22
2022 sailing dates (midland to milwaukee)
Jun 16 - Jun 23
​Jul 22 - Jul 29