Great Lakes Explorer

Island hop the Great Lakes

Discover the maze of granite islands that comprise Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve while hiking and kayaking through its tranquil beauty and admiring sweeping vistas. Experience Victorian charm on Mackinac Island and venture into the boreal forests of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park on Lake Superior’s northern shore. Explore coastal wetlands replete with birdlife, comb pristine beaches and get acquainted with native cultures of the northern Great Lakes.

Island hop the Great Lakes

RESERVE BY JULY 31 & RECEIVE:
UP TO $500 SHIPBOARD CREDIT PER COUPLE

Special Cruise Savings, plus FREE Roundtrip Air

Viking Inclusive Value

We include more features & services than others

Map of the Great Lakes Explorer itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

We include more features & services than others

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States	Arrive and embark your ship; free time to explore this revitalized Lake Michigan city on your own.	Read More >
2	Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States	Explore this car-free island by carriage, bicycle or on foot; paddle a kayak along the shoreline.	Read More >
3-5	Georgian Bay, Canada	Discover some of the 30,000 islands that comprise this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.	Read More >
6	Scenic Cruising: Soo Locks Transit	Pass between Lake Superior and Lake Huron via this 1850s-era engineering marvel.	Read More >
7	Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada	Hike boreal forests, watch for wildlife and learn about Anishinaabe First Nations heritage.	Read More >
8	Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada	Disembark your ship for your return flight; consider extending your stay to further explore.	Read More >