Great Lakes Explorer

From $7,995 per person

8 days

Ship: Viking Polaris

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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 - Sep. 1, 2025, Mon. - Milwaukee
  • Day 2 - Sep. 2, 2025, Tue. - Mackinac Island
  • Day 3 - Sep. 3, 2025, Wed. - Fathom Five National Marine Park
  • Day 4 - Sep. 4, 2025, Thu. - Georgian Bay (Killarney)
  • Day 5 - Sep. 5, 2025, Fri. - Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay)
  • Day 6 - Sep. 6, 2025, Sat. - Scenic Sailing: Soo Locks Transit
  • Day 7 - Sep. 7, 2025, Sun. - Silver Islet
  • Day 8 - Sep. 8, 2025, Mon. - Thunder Bay

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 1 - September 01, 2025

Milwaukee

Day 2 - September 02, 2025

Mackinac Island

Day 3 - September 03, 2025

Fathom Five National Marine Park

Day 4 - September 04, 2025

Georgian Bay (Killarney)

Day 5 - September 05, 2025

Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay)

Day 6 - September 06, 2025

Scenic Sailing: Soo Locks Transit

Day 7 - September 07, 2025

Silver Islet

Day 8 - September 08, 2025

Thunder Bay

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