Cruising the Great Lakes: Toronto to Chicago - Westbound
From $12,090 per person
12 days
1 countries
Ship: Tauck - Le Bellot
12 days, 11 nights.
Journey summary
- Day 1 - Arrive Chicago
- Day 2 - A Millennium Park and welcome to Chicago
- Day 3 - Architectural cruise & embark ship
- Day 4 - Dutch treats in Michigan
- Day 5 - Timeless Mackinac Island
- Day 6 - A day on Lake Huron
- Day 7 - Detroit sights & The Henry Ford
- Day 8 - A day in Cleveland, Ohio
- Day 9 - Sailing on the Welland Canal
- Day 10 - Disembark in Toronto & thunderous Niagara Falls
- Day 11 - A choice of sightseeing in Toronto & a Farwell Dinner
- Day 12 - Journey home
Itinerary highlights
The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores... Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard a beautiful Ponant yacht, plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan, calling on destinations including Detroit, Mackinac Island, Cleveland and more. Explore urban planning and revitalization in a re-emerging Detroit; celebrate American invention and ingenuity at The Henry Ford in Dearborn; enjoy lunch at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel; ride a dune buggy along the Lake Michigan shore; sample Holland, Michigan's Dutch heritage, tulips and beer culture; experience an architectural cruise, a taste of Chicago in America's "Second City," and much more!
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| The cruise fare | From $12,090 per person | From $12,090 per person. The fare is the fare. |
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The Tauck - Le Bellot.
Sail the world in unparalleled luxury aboard the Tauck - Le Bellot, a masterpiece of design and comfort.
The Tauck-exclusive Le Bellot, a sleek and modern expedition yacht from Ponant’s Explorer Series, offers a sophisticated blend of luxury and exploration for just 184 guests. Every one of its 92 staterooms and suites features ocean views, with most opening onto private balconies. Designed with a contemporary nautical style—think light woods, clean lines, and a soothing color palette—Le Bellot provides a serene and stylish onboard atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including two elegant restaurants, a spacious theater for enrichment presentations, a panoramic lounge, spa, fitness center, and the distinctive Blue Eye Lounge—a pioneering multisensory space below sea level that lets travelers listen to and observe the underwater world in real time.
Tauck charters Le Bellot to deliver culturally rich and deeply immersive itineraries enhanced by its expert team of Tauck Directors and destination specialists. From the historic harbors of the Baltic to the dramatic fjords of Norway, each voyage is crafted with exclusive shore excursions, locally informed insights, and seamless service. Outfitted with Zodiac boats, the ship allows for close-up access to remote coastlines and less-traveled ports, bringing a spirit of discovery to every journey.
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