Cruise to Lake Superior's Houghton, Michigan Travel the world’s largest group of freshwater lakes in 2023! We provide you with fantastic itineraries that touch every popular destination visited by Great Lakes cruises. With a variety of trip lengths, ports, and award-winning cruise lines, we’ve combed through everything available to offer you only the best 2023 Great Lakes itineraries. At Great Lakes Cruises, our experts are here to help you decide which cruise works for you. There's so much to take in on the Great Lakes -- including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario-- andall of their individual attractions. These include landmarks, museums, important cultural and historic sites, national parks, restaurants, and the most breathtaking sunsets in North America. All that and more await as you set sail on The Great Lakes with our select cruises. ENGAGE A GREAT LAKES EXPERT |
2023 Cruise Itineraries
| American Queen Voyages 2023Victory Cruise Lines(newly re-named American Queen Voyages) is a veteran of Great Lakes cruises. For 2023,Victory's Victory I and Victory IIshipscarry on the company's time-honored tradition of pairing luxury with a love for history. With on board dining, spas, salons, entertainment, and an educational enrichment program, Victory cruises are always memorable. Reach out to our team today to learn more. |
Great Lakes Lakeside Treasures| Chicago, IL to Chicago, IL
16 Days from $6,299
Great Lakes Grand Discovery| Chicago, IL to Montreal, QC
13 Days from $6,099
Splendor of the Great Lakes| Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON
11 Days from $4,699
| Montreal, QC to Detroit, MI
11 Days from $4,499
| Pearl Seas Cruises 2023Pearl Seas Cruises packs a lot into their small cruise ship, the Pearl Mist. The voyages promote the culinary experience above all else, delighting travelers with food at on board restaurants and port excursions. Engage one of our experts if you want to find out more about 2023's best cruise for foodies on the Great Lakes. |
| Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI
12 Days from $7,565
Great Lakes Cruise| Milwaukee, WI to Midland, ON
8 Days from $5,295
| Viking Expedition Cruises 2023A staple among Great Lakes cruises,Viking Expedition Cruisespractically invented modern river cruising before adding the Great Lakes to their repertoire. Viking is a veteran of the industry -- knowing how to treat guests on board and off. With Scandinavian influenced interiors, theirOctantisGreat Lakes ship, is full of amenities to help voyagers relax. To learn more about Viking 2023 offerings, engage one of our experts today. |
Canada & The Atlantic Coastline| Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Toronto, ON
16 Days from $9,995Great Lakes Collection | Toronto, ON to Duluth, MN
15 Days from $13,995
| Ponant Explorer Cruises 2023Ponant Explorer Cruisesgives travelers an intimate, luxurious experience on their small, yacht-like ships. The line is predominantly French, making for a one-of-a-kind experience with exceptional food. On boardtheLe ChamplainandLe Bellot, cruisers can expect an unparalleled time on the Great Lakes. Contact our specialists to learn more about cruising with Ponant. |
Canada to the American East Coast | Toronto, ON to Gloucester, MA
15 Days from $9,890
Great Lakes of North America | Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI
8 Days from $4,860
| Seabourn Cruises 2023Since the late 1980s, SeabournCruiseshas sought to create luxury resorts on the water. On board Seabourn's cruise ships, you'll find outstanding service, cuisine created to the level of the world's oldest food and wine society, and an overall focus on helpingyou relax. In 2023, Seabourn continues to offer their fabulous cruises along with countless new features to ensure your safety. |
Atlantic Coast Harbors | Montreal, QC to Miami, FL
14 Days from $6,499
Canada & New England Fall Foliage| Montreal, QC to New York City, NY
12 Days from $7,499
Canadian Autumn| Montreal, QC to Montreal, QC
12 Days from $7,499
| Silversea Cruises 2023Thinking of even the finest details,Silversea Cruisesis famous for its all-inclusive cruises. Literally picking you up and dropping you off at your door, then providing 24/7 butler service and a host of other features, these cruises truly pamper you. To learn more about Silversea cruises in 2023, contact our experts today. |
Atlantic Coast Harbors | Montreal, QC to Miami, FL
14 Days from $6,499
Canada & New England Fall Foliage| Montreal, QC to New York City, NY
12 Days from $7,499
Canadian Autumn| Montreal, QC to Montreal, QC
12 Days from $7,499
| Hapag Lloyd Cruises 2023Founded in 2019,Hapag Lloyd Cruisesis an ideal line for nature lovers, and offers a uniquely German perspective of the Great Lakes with bilingual experiences. Hapag Lloyd focuses on showing travelers the best natural scenery that North America has to offer. Keeping with tradition for 2023, the line is taking travelers to all the best spots on its small ships. Talk with one of our team members today to learn more about Hapag Lloyd Cruises. |
Great Lakes - The Sea in the Wilderness | Toronto, ON to Chicago, IL
11 Days from $8,500
Great Lakes - Contrasts With Vast Lake Backdrops | Chicago, IL to Windsor (Detroit), MI
13 Days from $9,800
Great Lakes - The American Dream Amidst the Lakes | Windsor (Detroit), MI to Chicago, IL
10 Days from $7,730
Great Lakes - Masterpieces of Nature | Chicago, IL to Toronto, ON
14 Days from $10,550
The Best Great Lakes Destinations for 2023
Door County, Wisconsin
Mackinac Island, Michigan | Door County, Wisconsin. Found on the eponymous Door County Peninsular, between Lake Michigan and Green Bay, this destination is a growing favorite among all sorts of Great Lakes travelers for 2023. Synonymous with cherries, many of the greatest varieties in North America stem from the county. Festivals like Jacksonport's annual Cherry Fest only reinforce the fact, while acres of wineries, quaint shops selling handmade wares, and numerous state parks offer evenmore to do in Door County. Visit Door County with Viking's Great Lakes Collection Cruise. Mackinac Island, Michigan. A staple of Great Lakes cruising,Mackinac Islandcontinues to grow in tourism for 2023. The island's claim to fame is its lack of motor vehicles. With everyone on bicycle or horse, you'll feeltaken back in time. Over the years, Mackinac Island has been a vacationing destination for politicians and celebrities, including John F. Kennedy, Vladimir Putin, and Mark Twain. It was also the setting of the 1980 dramaSomewhere In Time, starring Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve.Visit Mackinac Island withVictory's Great Lakes Grand Discovery Cruise. |
Great Lakes Cruises Are Growing
If you're still unable to find the right cruise for 2023 after scouring our site and connecting with our Great Lakes cruise experts, we always recommend thinking about the next available years too. While some small brands have been cruising the Great Lakes for years, they are still a fairly new field for large companies like Viking Expeditions, Ponant, and Hapag Lloyd. While these companies have launched brilliant itineraries that explore all facets of the lakes, they are still building experience and relations with each locale they visit.
Because of this, we're certain that 2024, 2025, and the years that follow will get better with each and every cruise. And, for those that have sailed the Great Lakes already, it makes a good case to visit again. We, for one, cannot wait to see what's next for these majestic waters.
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