Great Lakes Cruise
Cruise All 5 of the Great Lakes on a Deluxe Boutique Ship Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie & Lake Ontario 17 day cruise/tour - August 5, 2025
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Special 2025 sailing
As a company we have concentrated on bringing you the best of the best from all over the world. Periodically we have sprinkled in something special closer to home ie; A Mississippi River Cruise, Branson Christmas Shows and Cedar City’s Shakespeare Festival. In late summer of 2025, we have added something special that you will not have to fly half way around the world to experience. We have booked a boutique cruise ship that will sail on all 5 of the Great Lakes.
Let your imagination set sail and be inspired by enchanting destinations on a small deluxe boutique ship where your coastal cruise through the great lakes will become an adventure of a lifetime. This unique costal cruise that sails on all five of the Great Lakes, offers a refreshing alternative to your usual river and ocean cruises. The Victory ship is an elegant small ship, designed specifically to cruise along the magnificent coastlines and hidden harbors found in the Great Lakes. All of the shore excursions and tours on the Great Lakes are customized especially with you in mind. Our INCLUDED shore excursions take you into the community, explore the history and deliver the best there is to experience at every stop.
The cruise portion of this special cruise and tour takes you from Toronto on lake Ontario through the many ship locks and connecting rivers into all 5 of the Great Lakes until you reach Chicago. We have added a Land Package that starts in Quebec Canada for 2 nights, we will then travel along the St. Lawrence River to Montreal for two nights. Our land tour continues on to Fort Henry in Kingston on Lake Ontario for a night, before arriving into Toronto where we will board our deluxe ship. Between our small boutique ship sailing on the Great Lakes combined with our land tour that travels along the St. Lawrence river, you will once again experience the Best of the Best this part of the world has to offer.
Quebec will feel like you have arrived into a beautiful French city. This enchanting city is filled with French speaking citizens and winding cobblestone streets that often lead to gorgeous views of the city and the St. Lawrence River.
Sail on all 5 Lakes
You really can sail through all 5 lakes even though they are at different heights. All of the lakes are connected by rivers, in some of them, you can sail up or down the river into the next Great Lake. In others, the river may be unnavigable. The Niagara River drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, but other than traveling by barrel over the falls, no ship can navigate the Niagara River. The picture and lock above are part of a 27-mile canal with a total of 8 locks that will move our ship up or down as needed to be able to sail between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.
Every day will be another highlight day, including shore excursions, tours, and lectures from our educator, Michael Wilcox. But, one of your best days will be when you visit Mackinac Island. The entirety of this charming island is a National Historic Landmark, and motor vehicles are not allowed. The only way you can get around is by walking, by a bicycle, horseback back, by horse-drawn buggies or horse-drawn taxis. The Iconic Grand Hotel, in addition to hosting presidents, it is known for having “The World’s Largest Porch”.
Pricing
Package Price Includes:
- 10-Night Luxury Victory Cruise Package Includes:
- 9-Night Cruise.
- Sail on all 5 of the Great Lakes: Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
- 1 Night 4-Start Deluxe Hotel Toronto.
- Transfer in Toronto to the ship.
- All taxes, port charges and ship fees.
- Cat D outside stateroom with large windows.
- Includes Shore Excursions.
- Special Guest Educator: Dr. Michael Wilcox.
- Three quality meals on board the ship every day.
- The BEST in upscale dining.
- Unlimited beverages, including most nonalcoholic specialty drinks.
- In-room dining is available.
- Unlimited internet.
- Unlimited bottled water.
- Live daily onboard entertainment.
- Use of headset receivers.
- Fun For Less Tours Staff.
- Victory Cruise Ship Pricing:
- $7,299 Victory Cruise Pricing
- ($1,000) Special Discount
- $6,299 Total Victoria Cruise Package Price
- Our Special Land Package Includes:
- 2 Nights 5-Star Luxury “Castle” Le Chateau Frontenac – A Quebec Fairmont Hotel.
- 2 Nights 4-Star Deluxe Queen Elizabeth – A Montreal Fairmont Hotel.
- 1 Night 4-Star Deluxe Holiday Inn Waterfront Hotel – Kingston, Canada.
- 1 Night 4-Star Deluxe Marriott Suites Hotel Chicago (all rooms are 2-room suites).
- 7 Days of tours, buses, guides and entrance fees in Quebec, Montreal, the St. Lawrence River, Toronto and Chicago.
- Fun For Less Staff throughout your trip.
- All transfers, if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs after our Fun For Less group flight.
- Deluxe Land Tour Package Pricing: $2,595.
Cruise Package Price: $7,299
Minus Special Discount: ($1,000)
Cruise Package Total Price: $6,299
Plus: Land Package Price: $2,595*
Combined Package Total: $8,894*
Package Price: $8,894*
*Per person cash discount price, based on double occupancy. Does not include International airfare,
Visas, tips and optional shore excursions.
Below are the prices for upgrading on the Victory boutique ship.
The prices below are based on double occupancy per person
Cat D Cabins on Deck 1 outside stateroom with windows: Included in Price
Upgrade to a Cat C on Deck 2 outside stateroom with window: $200
Upgrade to a Cat B on Deck 3 outside stateroom with window: $400
Upgrade to a Cat AA on Deck 3 Deluxe Outside stateroom with veranda: $2,000
Itinerary
Day by Day Itinerary Great Lakes Cruise and Tour (Itinerary is subject to change):
Note: Michael will be giving lectures on the ship during the two days at sea, along with lectures on the ship at times after or before your shore excursion.
Day 1: August 5: Fly to Quebec City, Canada
This morning we fly to Quebec City. If you arrive before or at the time of our group transfer, we will transfer you to our beautiful 5-Star Luxury Fairmont Le Chateau Hotel where you will be staying for the next two nights. (If you arrive at a different time than the group then you will be responsible for the transfer at your own expense.)
Day 2: August 6: Quebec
Our tour in Quebec will include a city tour, along with “old Town”, Montmorency Falls and St. Anne-De-Beaupre Basilica and more. Midafternoon return to the hotel. You will also arrive back to the hotel late in the afternoon, with enough time to enjoy the hotel and walk around the area. Breakfast is included.
Day 3: August 7: Quebec – Montreal
This morning after breakfast we will finish touring Quebec. This afternoon we will drive to Montreal with a stop to see the St. Lawrence River and Trois (Three) Rivers. Time permitting, we may start our tour of Montreal this afternoon.
Day 4: August 8: Montreal
Our full day tour will include the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica and the beautiful Botanical Gardens. We will also visit the St. Josephs Oratory, which is dedicated to St. Joseph whom has been credited for many miracles that have reportedly occurred here.
Day 5: August 9: Montreal – Kingston
After Breakfast we will again travel up the St. Lawrence River to Kingston Canada. Our afternoon tour will include a tour of Fort Henri on the St. Lawrence River. We plan to overnight in the 4-Star Deluxe Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront. It is only a short walk from the hotel to the beautiful waterfront area of Kingston.
Day 6: August 10: Kingston – Toronto
This morning we will take the short drive to Toronto for our afternoon tour. Experience Toronto’s dynamic cityscape and vibrant culture, including the iconic CN Tower, Dundas Square, Queen’s Park and Nathan Philips Square and the St. Lawrence Market.
Day 7: August 11: Toronto – Victory Cruise Ship
Today we join with those that are on the Great Lakes Cruise on the Victory ship. They will transfer us to our ship where will begin our journey to visit all 5 great lakes. We have to move through a 27-mile canal with 8 locks that will move us around Niagara Falls to Lake Erie.
Day 8: August 12: Niagara Falls (port Colborne), Ontario
Witness Earth’s Raw power on full display during an unforgettable encounter with a natural wonder of the world. Excitement escalates as we climb aboard a catamaran to sail into the mesmerizing mist.
Day 9: August 13: Cleveland, Ohio
Discover the diverse attractions of Cleveland, from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the Cleveland Museum of Art. Stroll along the scenic waterfront at Edgewater Park or catch a performance at Playhouse Square, the largest perfuming arts center outside of New York City.
NOTE: It is a short drive from Cleveland to Kirtland. We plan on offering an alternative tour from the ship to Kirtland and the newly acquired Kirtland Temple.
Day 10: August 14: Detroit Michigan:
Discover the heartbeat of innovation in Detroit. Known as the Motor City. It is also a melting pot of music art and history. Immerse yourself in the legendary sounds of Motown and techno. Detroit offers an unforgettable journey into the essence of American ingenuity and cultural richness.
Day 11: August 15: Scenic Sailing on Lake Huron
This is your fun day at Sea with Michael Wilcox.
Day 12: August 16: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Witness the engineering marvel of the Soo Locks, where vessels traverse between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Visit the Soo Locks Visitors Center.
Day 13: August 17: Mackinac Island, Michigan
The entirety of this charming island is a national Historic Landmark, and motor vehicles are not allowed. So, explorations of Fort Mackinac are done by horse-drawn carriages. Visit the iconic Grand Hotel, the coastal resort famed for hosting presidents, authors, actors – it is known for having “The World’s Largest Porch.”
Day 14: August 18: Escanaba, Michigan
Explore this charming Waterfront town with its rich maritime history. Stroll along the scenic shores of Little Bay De Noc, visit local museums and relax on sandy beaches.
Day 15: August 19: Scenic Sailing on Lake Michigan
A fun day at sea with Michael Wilcox.
Day 16: August 20: Chicago
This morning you disembark your Victory ship. We will do a full day tour in Chicago before heading to our hotel which is located close to Chicago O’Hare Airport. The tour will include a river boat ride through the heart of Chicago. We overnight in a 4-Star Deluxe hotel at the Chicago Airport.
Day 17: August 21: Fly Home
Today we transfer to the Chicago O’Hare airport to fly home. (Transfers are included if you booked our group airfare or your flight arrives on or before and departs on or after our group flights.)
