Admire magnificent coastal scenery and discover nearly 2 centuries of North American innovation and maritime history on this one-of-a-kind cruise itinerary from Toronto to Milwaukee—featuring all 5 Great Lakes. Experience the thunderous force of Niagara Falls; the Henry Ford Museum of Innovation in Detroit; the historical charm of Mackinac Island; and transit the Welland Canal and Soo Locks, among the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. Extend your Great Lakes immersion with the Toronto Pre-Program and/or Milwaukee Post-Program Options.
Program Details
- Eight-day, 7-night voyage between Toronto to Milwaukee, featuring a cruise of all 5 Great Lakes, including a call at Mackinac Island.
- In Toronto, cruise through 8 locks of the Welland Canal, one of North America’s most important economic lifelines, linking Lake Ontario to Lake Erie.
- Full-day excursion to Niagara Falls, with a cruise to Horseshoe Falls and lunch overlooking the falls.
- Take the Hornblower Cruise Funicular down the 19-story rock walls of the Great Gorge.
- Discover the Sir Adam Beck Power Station, the world’s first large-scale hydroelectric generation project, and Niagara’s famous Floral Clock, intricately filled with 20,000 plants and flowers.
- Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts and see Diego Rivera’s monumental Detroit Industry mural, as well as master works by Auguste Rodin; Michelangelo; Vincent van Gogh; Edgar Degas; and Paul Cézanne.
- Explore the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Mansion.
- Private, glass-bottom boat cruise through Big and Little Tub Harbors and around Flowerpot Island in Tobermory, Ontario.
- Visit the SS Valley Camp, a retired lake freighter that is now a museum featuring exhibits of faithfully restored living quarters.
- Transit the Soo Locks from Lake Huron to Lake Superior.
- Watch colossal freighters lower 21 feet from Lake Superior to enter Lake Huron at the Soo Locks Interpretation Center.
- Horse-drawn carriage tour of Victorian Mackinac Island and clifftop Fort Mackinac with lunch at the historic Grand Hotel.
Day 1 - Depart Home City / Arrive in Toronto, Canada / Embark the ship/ Welland Canal
Day 2 - Niagara Falls / Lake Erie
Day 3 - Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Day 4 - Detroit / Lake Huron
Day 5 - Tobermory, Canada / Lake Huron
Day 6 - Soo Locks / Lake Superior / Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.
Day 7 - Mackinac Island / Lake Michigan
Day 8 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Return to home city
This elegant, exclusively chartered, 5-Star Luxury Small Ship features private balconies on all staterooms and suites, complementary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and warm and inviting public areas.
Le Bellot
Le Bellot, launched in 2020, ushers in a new generation of five-star small ships, combining revolutionary design and a new standard of luxury for unparalleled cruising. Dock in smaller ports inaccessible to larger ships, where authentic cultural experiences and majestic scenery await you.
Toronto Pre-Program Option
Begin your Great Lakes journey with 2 nights in cosmopolitan Toronto, featuring visits to the lively Distillery District, Fort York, stunning Casa Loma, and the Art Gallery of Ontario. You will enjoy lunch in the CN Tower’s famous revolving restaurant. Accommodations are in a historical, ideally located luxury hotel.
Milwaukee Post-Program Option
Conclude your tour with a 2-night stay in Milwaukee with an itinerary that includes tours of its North Point neighborhood, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the striking Pabst Mansion—built in Flemish style by Pabst Brewing Company president Frederick Pabst. Accommodations are in a historical luxury hotel in the heart of the city.
The Pre- and Post-Program Options are available at an additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.
