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A historic brick lighthouse with a red roof and American flag stands before the Mackinac Bridge on the Great Lakes coast in Michigan.

Ontario/Michigan/Illinois

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866RJ

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The Victory II small ship cruises on the Great Lakes near a wooded shoreline under a beautiful pink and blue sunset sky.

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2027

From Monday

May 24, 2027

To Thursday

Jun 3, 2027

From

10,499

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

May

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Jun

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 10,499

Pay Deposit 500

From Monday

May 24, 2027

To Thursday

Jun 3, 2027

From

8,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

May

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Jun

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 16,598

Pay Deposit 500

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Friday

Jun 11, 2027

To Monday

Jun 21, 2027

From

11,499

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

Jun

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Jun

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,499

Pay Deposit 500

From Friday

Jun 11, 2027

To Monday

Jun 21, 2027

From

9,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

Jun

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Jun

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 18,598

Pay Deposit 500

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Saturday

Jul 17, 2027

To Tuesday

Jul 27, 2027

From

11,499

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

Jul

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Jul

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,499

Pay Deposit 500

From Saturday

Jul 17, 2027

To Tuesday

Jul 27, 2027

From

9,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

Jul

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Jul

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 18,598

Pay Deposit 500

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Wednesday

Aug 4, 2027

To Saturday

Aug 14, 2027

From

11,499

Each

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

Aug

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Aug

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,499

Pay Deposit 500

From Wednesday

Aug 4, 2027

To Saturday

Aug 14, 2027

From

9,299

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Ship Outside

Itinerary Note

This departure sails on the Victory I ship.

Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

Program No. 21866

Aug

BEGINS

Chicago, IL

Aug

CONCLUDES

Toronto, ON

Duration

11 days

10 nights

What's Included

29 meals ( 10B, 9L, 10D )

9 expert-led lectures

14 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 18,598

Pay Deposit 500

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Jul 17 - Jul 27, 2027

Aug 4 - Aug 14, 2027

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Personal Information and Preferences

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Cruise Line Terms and Conditions of Carriage Road Scholar participants enrolling in this program are subject to Victory Cruise Line's terms and conditions of carriage, which include an assumption of risk agreement, waiver of liability, and other important information regarding your rights and obligations. Participants are therefore encouraged to carefully review them in advance of the program. A handout about Victory’s terms and conditions of carriage will be provided to enrolled participants in their pre-program materials. You may also view Victory Cruise Line’s terms & conditions by visiting their website: https://victorycruiselines.com/passenger-ticket-contract/

Passport

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Wednesday, August 4, 2027.

Meet the group at Hotel 55 in Chicago, IL

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Orientation; 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, August 14, 2027 in Toronto, ON at Victory Cruise Lines Victory I

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. or when disembarkation begins.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 40-50 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 18 Miles .

303 Taxi

Taxi

Phone: 8473030303

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Please visit the following website for additional information: www.303taxi.com

Program Arrival Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 50 minutes- 1 hour .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 20 Miles .

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Public Transportation

Phone: 8889687282

Cost: Please call Chicago Transit Agency directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Please visit the following website or call for current schedules and fare pricing: www.transitchicago.com, phone (888) 968-7282 Directions from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hotel 55 - Board at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Take the Blue Line at Forest Park. -Get off at Monroe -Walk 1 minute to the bus stop at Dearborn and Monroe -Take Bus 36 Devon/Clark -Get off at State & Ontario -Walk 3 minutes down Ontario Street (0.1 miles) -Arrive at Hotel 55

Program Departure Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport

Victory Cruise Lines

Commercial Van/Shuttle

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Toronto Pearson International Airport transfers provided by Victory Cruise Lines at 8 to 9 am from Toronto Port (8 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON MSA 3L1). Subject to delays. Participants are advised to book flights after 2 pm on the last day of program in the case of delays. Price is included. The participants who do want a transfer need to let Victory Cruise Lines know when they are on board.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 8/4/2027.

Meet the group at Hotel 55 in Chicago, IL.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Orientation; 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, August 14, 2027 in Toronto, ON at Victory Cruise Lines Victory I.

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. or when disembarkation begins..

Parking

Program begins in Chicago and ends in Toronto so parking is not applicable.

Directions

Hotel 55

From O'Hare Airport. Take I-90/94 to Downtown, Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. From Midway Airport. Take Cicero Ave. North, 3 miles to I-55. Take I-55 Northeast to I-90/94 North to Downtown Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. From Indianapolis, Indiana area. Take I-65 North to I-90 West, it will turn into I-90/94 West to Downtown, Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. From the Madison, Wisconsin area. Take I-90 East to Downtown, Chicago. Exit on W Ohio Street eastbound, make a right turn on Clark Street and then take the first left onto E Ontario to 55 E. Ontario Street. From the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area, Take I-94 to Downtown, Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. From Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Take I-90/94 Westbound to Downtown, Chicago. Exit at Ohio Street. From Iowa. Take I-80 or I-88 East to I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway) East to Downtown, Chicago. Take I-90/94 traveling northwest to Ohio Street. Exit on Ohio Street. From Urbana and Southern Illinois. Take I-57 North to I-90/94 West to Downtown, Chicago Exit at Ohio Street.

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About Road Scholar

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Before You Go

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Organize a Group Trip

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