Voyage to The Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

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/

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.

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.

Arrival day is on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Meet the group at 21C Museum Hotel Chicago (now called 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: Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Toronto, ON at Victory Cruise Lines Victory I

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

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 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 .

Toronto Pearson International Airport