Great Lakes Explorer

From $12,940 per person

17 days

Ship: Pearl Mist

Great Lakes Explorer
Pearl Sea Cruises

​Experience our most immersive exploration along The Great Lakes, the largest freshwater system in the world. Take an exhilarating boat ride in Niagara Falls and come within feet of its misty spray. Visit the Cleveland Museum of Art, one of the top art museums in the country, before traveling to the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit to learn how he changed the world of technology and manufacturing. Delight in an aerial adventure over Parry Sound Harbor and a guided bike ride around Georgian Bay. Enjoy a narrated cruise on the beautiful St. Mary’s River in Sault St. Marie and learn the rich 300-year-old history of the area and the story behind the Soo Locks. Explore Michigan’s pristine wilderness and scenic landscapes in Marquette, lined with miles of Lake Superior shoreline. Enjoy a day aboard Pearl Mist, cruising the scenic Keweenaw Waterway, ornamented with sandstone cliffs and sparkling spring waterfalls. Delve into its fascinating history of Duluth with an exploration of the area’s many museums, including the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Pre-Cruise Toronto
  • Day 2 - Day 1 Toronto
  • Day 3 - Day 2 Niagara Falls
  • Day 4 - Day 3 Cleveland
  • Day 5 - Day 4 Detroit
  • Day 6 - Day 5 Midland
  • Day 7 - Day 6 Parry Sound
  • Day 8 - Day 7 Day of Cruising
  • Day 9 - Day 8 Mackinac Island
  • Day 10 - Day 9 Escanaba
  • Day 11 - Day 10 Sault Sainte Marie
  • Day 12 - Day 11 Marquette
  • Day 13 - Day 12 Day of Cruising
  • Day 14 - Day 13 Thunder Bay
  • Day 15 - Day 14 Duluth
  • Day 16 - Day 15 Duluth

Detailed Itinerary

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

Day 1 - June 13, 2026

Pre-Cruise Toronto

Day 2 - June 14, 2026

Day 1 Toronto

Day 3 - June 15, 2026

Day 2 Niagara Falls

Day 4 - June 16, 2026

Day 3 Cleveland

Day 5 - June 17, 2026

Day 4 Detroit

Day 6 - June 18, 2026

Day 5 Midland

Day 7 - June 19, 2026

Day 6 Parry Sound

Day 8 - June 20, 2026

Day 7 Day of Cruising

Day 9 - June 21, 2026

Day 8 Mackinac Island

Day 10 - June 22, 2026

Day 9 Escanaba

Day 11 - June 23, 2026

Day 10 Sault Sainte Marie

Day 12 - June 24, 2026

Day 11 Marquette

Day 13 - June 25, 2026

Day 12 Day of Cruising

Day 14 - June 26, 2026

Day 13 Thunder Bay

Day 15 - June 27, 2026

Day 14 Duluth

Day 16 - June 28, 2026

Day 15 Duluth

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