This 11 day Chicago to Toronto Cruise from VICTORY CRUISE LINES is the only cruise offered this season that will be visiting all five of North America's Great Lakes. Embark in Toronto for an evening sail across Lake Ontario, towards spectacular Niagara Falls. Navigate the Welland Canal, and tour Lake Erie's America's industrial heartland, with stops at Cleveland and Detroit. Enjoy a day of scenic sailing across Lake Huron, and call at Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world and home of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation. Pay a visit to charming Mackinac Island, Michigan and transit the Soo Locks for scenic sailing of Lake Superior, the largest of the five lakes. Head south across Lake Michigan for a final day's sail to Chicago.
Victory Cruise Lines "Splendor of the Great Lakes"
11 Day Cruise - Chicago to Toronto (or reverse)- 2021
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Day 1 - Hotel Stay in Chicago, Illinois Day 2 - Embark in Chicago Day 3 - Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan Day 4 - Mackinac Island, MI Day 5 - Sault Ste Marie, Scenic Sailing of Lake Superior Day 6 - Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario Day 7 - Scenic Sailing of Lake Huron Day 8 - Detroit, Michigan Day 9 - Cleveland, Ohio Day 10 - Niagara Falls/Port Colborne Day 11 - Disembark in Toronto, Ontario Natigated Waterways include: Lake Michigan, Straits of Mackinac, Lake Huron, Detroit River, St. Claire River, Lake Erie, Welland Canal and Lake Ontario |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Hotel Stay in Chicago, Illinois
Arrive the day prior to your cruise and enjoy a complimentary stay at the pre-cruise hotel. The evening allows time to become acquainted with the city. For your convenience, our Hospitality Desk will be located in the hotel, and our friendly staff can assist with everything from general questions about the upcoming voyage to reservation of premium experiences. Representatives will be available to provide suggestions for dining, entertainment and sightseeing options to maximize your time here.
Day 2 - Embarkation in Chicago, Illinois
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Situated at the mouth of the Chicago River, on the southern coast of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a city of art, music, and industry. After breakfast, disembark and choose your adventure in Chi town. Visit the Michigan Mile or get to know the city's rich architectural history with a river boat tour. With shopping, museums, dining, music and theater, there's something for every taste in this iconic American city.
OPTIONAL UPGRADE - PREMIUM SHORE EXCURSION Join us on a narrated driving tour of Chicago as we visit some of its most iconic attractions at USD $79.00 per person. |
Day 3 - Scenic Sailing of Lake Michigan
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Lake Michigan is the third largest of the Great Lakes, and the only lake that does not share a border with Canada. Its shoreline has one of the largest collections of freshwater sand dunes in the world. Though culturally they are treated as separate lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron actually form one continuous body of water, connected by the wide Straights of Mackinac.
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Day 4 - Mackinac Island, Michigan
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Docking at Mackinac Island, Michigan, we'll tour the island in horse-drawn carriages. After a visit to Fort Mackinac--the site of battles in both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, we'll head to the famous Grand Hotel to partake of their truly grand lunch buffet. After a free afternoon of shopping and sight-seeing, the Grand Hotel's historian will join us for an onboard cocktail hour to share Grand Hotel's best kept secrets.
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Day 5 - Sault Ste Marie, Scenic Sailing of Lake Superior
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The "Soo" locks allow ships to bypass the rapids of St. Mary's River connecting Lake Superior and Lake Huron. We'll navigate the locks for scenic sailing of Lake Superior, then have the option of visiting either Sault. In Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, we'll visit the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and the Ermatinger Old Stone House and Clergue Blockhouse--the oldest stone buildings west of Toronto. In Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, we'll visit the Valley Camp Ship Museum, which charts the history of Great Lakes navigation, including lifeboats from the shipwrecked Edmund Fitzgerald.
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Day 6 - Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
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Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world and Little Current is home to a rich history of first nation cultures and nautical exploration. Join local guides for a narrated drive through Manitoulin's picturesque countryside. We'll stop at the Immaculate Conception Church, which unites Ojibwe with European Catholic traditions, and visit the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation for a tour and intertribal dance & drum presentation.
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Day 7 - Scenic Sailing of Lake Huron
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Lake Huron is the second largest of the Great Lakes, and the third largest freshwater lake in the world. With over 30,000 islands, it has the most shoreline of any of the Great Lakes. Long settled by Huron-Wyandot and Anishinabeg peoples, it was first visited by French explorers in the early 17th century. French explorer Samuel de Champlain called it la mer douce--“the sweet water sea.”
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Day 8 - Detroit, Michigan
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Docking at Detroit, Michigan or across the river at Windsor, Ontario, we'll spend the day in Motor City. Local guides will lead us through The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, dedicated to the people and ideas that inspired, informed, and engaged the world. The museum's collection showcases the evolution of the American automobile, innovations in flight from the Wright Brothers to modern air travel, and a host of historic artifacts from Lincoln's chair at the Ford Theatre to Rosa Park's bus.
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Day 9 - Cleveland, Ohio
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In the 19th century, Cleveland became a major industrial center for iron and oil after construction of the Erie Canal and the railroads. Onshore, experience the history of Cleveland's rise and its present revival with a trolley tour of historic sites, including Wade Memorial Chapel and the West Side Market. In the afternoon, visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum and take in waterfront views of Lake Erie.
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Day 10 - Niagara Falls/Welland Canal
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Niagara Falls are formed by a great limestone escarpment, jutting up 194 feet at the falls. The Welland Canal was first constructed in 1932 to allow ships to traverse the elevation separating Lake Erie and Lake Ontario--a difference of 326 feet! We'll experience the Hornblower cruise into the mists of the falls, drive the scenic Niagara Parkway on our way to lunch at a local winery, and visit lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake. On board, take a stroll on deck to watch our descent through the 8 locks of the Welland Canal.
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Day 11 - Disembarkation in Toronto, Ontario
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Welcome to Toronto, the 5th largest city in North America and one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. Located on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, this provincial capital offers a feast of restaurants, museums, theaters and more, all with waterfront views and fabulous public transportation to get you there. If you've extended your stay beyond embarkation, don't miss the Distillery District, the underground PATH shopping mall, and the Royal Ontario Museum.
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For reservations and more Information please call our Travel Specialist at 918-393-2900 or Toll Free 1-888-756-9008 |
2021 Sailing Dates - 11 Day Cruise - Chicago/Toronto
Date & Port of Embarkation |
Date & Port of Disembarkation |
Cruise Only Rate Per Person* Based on Double Occupancy |
May 5, 2021 Includes Hotel Stay in Chicago, IL |
May 15, 2021 Toronto, ON |
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May 14, 2021 Includes Hotel Stay in Toronto, ON |
May 24, 2021 Chicago, IL |
Starting at US $4,999 to $10,099* Per Person |
May 23, 2021 Includes Hotel Stay in Chicago, IL |
June 02, 2021 Toronto, ON |
Starting at US $5,099 to $10,399* Per Person |
May 27, 2021 Includes Hotel Stay in Toronto, ON |
June 06, 2021 Chicago, IL |
Starting at US $4,999 to $10,099* Per Person |
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* Cruise fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, per person (based on double occupancy). Single Supplements also available.
Cruise Fares do not include government taxes and fees, port charges, airfare, travel insurance, gratuites,
personal expenditures or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports.
Rates and Schedules are subject to change at any time.
Cruise Fares do not include government taxes and fees, port charges, airfare, travel insurance, gratuites,
personal expenditures or transportation costs incurred while traveling to and from embarkation ports.
Rates and Schedules are subject to change at any time.
Updated: 6/5/2021 - LLS