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A Great Lakes Voyage: Chicago to Niagara Falls

Program No. 25498RJ
Explore the pristine beauty of the Great Lakes on this Floating Campus voyage, delving deep into the region’s heritage, history and natural wonders.
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  • Golden evening light shines on the sandy shore of Lake Superior, where tall pine trees grow along the calm water's edge in the United States.
  • The Victory I cruise ship sails on the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada at sunset.
  • A lighthouse stands on a pier over Lake Michigan at sunset as seagulls fly across the colorful sky.
  • The rocky, tree-lined shore of Lake Superior in the United States/Canada under a bright blue sky.
  • A red lighthouse on a pier over Lake Michigan under a brilliant orange and yellow sky at dawn in the United States.
  • Tourists view the powerful, misty Niagara Falls from a scenic overlook, with the city skyline visible across the river in United States/Canada.
  • The Marblehead Lighthouse in Ohio stands on a rocky shoreline at sunset, with a partly cloudy sky overhead and waves lapping at the shore.
  • A horse-drawn carriage waits on a sunny street lined with shops and pedestrians on Mackinac Island in the United States.
  • Horse-drawn carriages travel along the waterfront in front of large, historic homes on a sunny day at Mackinac Island State Harbor.
  • A horse-drawn carriage travels down a sunny street in front of a grand, white hotel on Mackinac Island in the United States.
Small ShipAdventures Afloat Study CruiseNewFloating Campus
Length
11 days
Rating
New
Activity Level
Starts at
9,499
LODGING & MEALS
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Sep 07, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
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What You'll Eat
10 Breakfasts
9 Lunches
10 Dinners
Total: 29 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat
Where You'll Stay
21C Museum Hotel Chicago (now called Hotel 55)
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Chicago
Located just steps from the famous Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, and renowned museums in downtown Chicago, contemporary art will surround and inspire you at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago (now called Hotel 55, with a new name scheduled for April 2026). Discover a new kind of cultural and travel experience with this multi-venue museum and boutique hotel.
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Victory Cruise Lines Victory I
Visit Site
9 NIGHTS
Location: New Albany
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