Voyage to All Five Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure

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Explore the pristine beauty of all five Great Lakes aboard a small ship, delving deep into the region’s heritage, history and natural wonders.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Explore the pristine beauty of all five Great Lakes aboard a small ship, delving deep into the region’s heritage, history and natural wonders.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityChicago, IL
End CityToronto, Ontario

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-In, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Chicago, IL

In the final information packet sent from Road Scholar, please be sure to review the details about the airport shuttles organized by Road Scholar. Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage with the hotel concierge and go out to expl...

Day 2 Explore Chicago, Embark Ocean Voyager At Sea

Getting on/off a motorcoach; walking approximately 1 mile. All routes, field trips, and excursions are subject to change as weather and lake conditions may affect the itinerary. Lake conditions could affect the progress of the ship, making it run late and sometimes mi...

Day 3 Cruising Day on Lake Michigan At Sea

Locals refer to Lake Michigan as America’s “third coast” for its size—fifth largest lake in the world—and the fact that it is the only one of the Great Lakes lying entirely within the U.S. Without a doubt, it is one of the most scenic places in the country. We’ll lear...

Day 4 Mackinac Island, Fort Mackinac, Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, MI

Getting on/off horse-drawn carriages. Travel on the island is only by carriage or walking; uneven terrain.

The Straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. After docking at Saint Ignace, we’ll take a ferry to Mackinac Island and even learn how to pro...

Day 5 Sault Sainte Marie ,Ontario Canada Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

On the field trip, some groups will travel by motorcoach 30 minutes and need to carry their passport because they will cross back over the bridge that connects Canada to the USA. Walking up to one hour on an uneven, dirt path.

Today, we'll transit the Soo Locks ...

Day 6 Georgian Bay, Manitoulin Island, Little Current Little Current, Ontario

Small boats may be used to access the port. Getting on/off a motorcoach; 1/2 hour each way.

Passing through the rugged beauty of Georgian Bay — sometimes called the sixth Great Lake — we’ll reach Manitoulin Island, the world largest freshwater island and home of...

Day 7 Sailing Lake Huron At Sea

Full day aboard the ship

We'll gather for a shipboard guest lecture

Free Time. Enjoy the ship’s amenities, spend time with your fellow Road Scholars, or just relax as we sail on.

At leisure.

Aboard ship.

Aboard ship.

Aboard ship.

Day 8 Detroit, MI, Henry Ford Museum Detroit, MI

Getting on/off a motorcoach. Walking according to personal interest at Museum

Ride out to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, just outside Detroit. The vast museum is designed to document not only the achievements of Henry Ford himself but “the genius of the Amer...

Day 9 Cleveland, OH,Wade Chapel Cleveland, OH

Getting on/off a trolley. Walking according to personal interest at museum

Disembark the ship and board a trolley with a local expert providing in-depth historical and colorful commentary in Cleveland. There will be a stop at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame whe...

Day 10 Welland Canal / Niagara Falls, Ontario Niagara Falls

Getting on/off a motorcoach; walking approximately 1 mile; generally even sidewalks and pathways, but an incline when exiting boat cruise. Boat cruise is approx. 30 minutes. Exact timing of the day depends on ships transit time through the canal.

After a leisure...

Day 11 Disembarkation in Toronto / Program Concludes Toronto, Ontario

Getting on/off a motorcoach

Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for flights returning to the U.S.

Aboard ship

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,299
Price per day$664
Last Updated: 12/2/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Road Scholar.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 10
  • Number of Lunch: 9
  • Number of Dinner: 10
Age Requirements
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