Great Lakes Explorer

From $7,295 per person

8 days

Ship: Viking Octantis

Viking Expeditions

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.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Milwaukee
  • Day 2 - Mackinac Island
  • Day 3 - Fathom Five National Marine Park
  • Day 4 - Georgian Bay (Killarney)
  • Day 5 - Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay)
  • Day 6 - Scenic Sailing: Soo Locks Transit
  • Day 7 - Silver Islet
  • Day 8 - Thunder Bay

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - June 24, 2025

Milwaukee

Day 2 - June 25, 2025

Mackinac Island

Day 3 - June 26, 2025

Fathom Five National Marine Park

Day 4 - June 27, 2025

Georgian Bay (Killarney)

Day 5 - June 28, 2025

Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay)

Day 6 - June 29, 2025

Scenic Sailing: Soo Locks Transit

Day 7 - June 30, 2025

Silver Islet

Day 8 - July 01, 2025

Thunder Bay

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Jun 24, 2025

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