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The Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Overview

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Discover the Majestic Great Lakes with CruiseDirect.com

Explore North America's hidden gem, the Great Lakes, where freshwater meets breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cities. Our Great Lakes cruises offer an unparalleled opportunity to experience the natural beauty, rich history, and cultural diversity of this iconic region.

The Great Lakes, comprising Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, form the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world. Stretching across the U.S.-Canada border, this stunning destination is a treasure trove of scenic wonders and fascinating ports of call. From the towering cliffs of the Apostle Islands to the charming streets of Mackinac Island, every stop on your journey is a new adventure waiting to be discovered.

Embark on a journey through the heart of North America with CruiseDirect.com and discover why the Great Lakes are one of the continent’s most captivating cruise destinations.

Maps & Ports

Departure Port
Port of Call

Calendar

Cruise Lines	Nov 24	Dec 24	Jan 25	Feb 25	Mar 25	Apr 25	May 25	Jun 25	Jul 25	Aug 25	Sep 25	Oct 25
Viking Expeditions Cruises						$6,295	$6,495	$6,495	$5,995	$14,995	$7,295

Weather

Monthly Weather Averages

The graph that represents the temperature in fahrenheit

The graph that represents the precipitation rate forecast in inches

Temperature in Fahrenheit
Rain in Inches

Current Weather

Toronto

41°F

Rain

Thursday

44° 39°

Friday

42° 39°

Saturday

47° 40°

Sunday

42° 37°

32 Cruises

Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

Viking Expeditions Cruises - Viking Octantis

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Thunder Bay Ontario - Silver Islet Ontario - Mcgarvey Shoal Ontario - Battle Island Ontario - Duluth Minnesota - Scenic Sailing Soo Locks - Mackinac Island Michigan - Milwaukee WisconsinItinerary Details

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

From

$5,995

as little as

$856/night

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Jul 01, 2025		-	-	$5,995 USD	$8,995 USD	Select

Jul 01, 2025

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Jul 01, 2025

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Jul 01, 2025

$5,995 USD

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Jul 01, 2025

$8,995 USD

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Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 8, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 8, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$5,995 USD

$8,995 USD

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Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Avg. per person

From

$5,995

as little as

$856/night

What's Included?

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

Avg. per person

From

$5,995

as little as

$856/night

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Jul 01, 2025		-	-	$5,995 USD	$8,995 USD	Select

Jul 01, 2025

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Jul 01, 2025

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Jul 01, 2025

$5,995 USD

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Jul 01, 2025

$8,995 USD

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Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 8, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 8, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$5,995 USD

$8,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Milwaukee Wisconsin - Milwaukee Wisconsin - Mackinac Island Michigan - Alpena Michigan - Detroit Michigan - Point Pelee Ontario - Niagara Falls (port Colborne) Ontario - Welland Canal - Toronto OntarioItinerary Details

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

From

$6,295

as little as

$899/night

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Apr 29, 2025		-	-	$6,295 USD	$7,995 USD	Select
May 13, 2025		-	-	$6,495 USD	$8,495 USD	Select

Apr 29, 2025

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May 13, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025

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May 13, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025

$6,295 USD

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May 13, 2025

$6,495 USD

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Apr 29, 2025

$7,995 USD

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May 13, 2025

$8,495 USD

Select

Apr 29, 2025 - May 6, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 29, 2025 - May 6, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,295 USD

$7,995 USD

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May 13, 2025 - May 20, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,495 USD

$8,495 USD

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Bonus Details

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Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Avg. per person

From

$6,295

as little as

$899/night

What's Included?

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

Avg. per person

From

$6,295

as little as

$899/night

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Apr 29, 2025		-	-	$6,295 USD	$7,995 USD	Select
May 13, 2025		-	-	$6,495 USD	$8,495 USD	Select

Apr 29, 2025

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May 13, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025

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May 13, 2025

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Apr 29, 2025

$6,295 USD

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May 13, 2025

$6,495 USD

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Apr 29, 2025

$7,995 USD

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May 13, 2025

$8,495 USD

Select

Apr 29, 2025 - May 6, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 29, 2025 - May 6, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,295 USD

$7,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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May 13, 2025 - May 20, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,495 USD

$8,495 USD

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Bonus Details

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Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Toronto Ontario - Welland Canal - Niagara Falls (port Colborne) Ontario - Point Pelee Ontario - Detroit Michigan - Alpena Michigan - Mackinac Island Michigan - Milwaukee Wisconsin - Milwaukee WisconsinItinerary Details

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

From

$5,995

as little as

$856/night

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Apr 22, 2025		-	-	$6,295 USD	$7,995 USD	Select
May 06, 2025		-	-	$6,795 USD	$8,295 USD	Select

Apr 22, 2025

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May 06, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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May 06, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

$6,295 USD

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May 06, 2025

$6,795 USD

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Apr 22, 2025

$7,995 USD

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May 06, 2025

$8,295 USD

Select

Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,295 USD

$7,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

May 6, 2025 - May 13, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,795 USD

$8,295 USD

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Bonus Details

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Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Avg. per person

From

$5,995

as little as

$856/night

What's Included?

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

Avg. per person

From

$5,995

as little as

$856/night

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Apr 22, 2025		-	-	$6,295 USD	$7,995 USD	Select
May 06, 2025		-	-	$6,795 USD	$8,295 USD	Select

Apr 22, 2025

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May 06, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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May 06, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

$6,295 USD

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May 06, 2025

$6,795 USD

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Apr 22, 2025

$7,995 USD

Select

May 06, 2025

$8,295 USD

Select

Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,295 USD

$7,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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All the Cruise Line Offers & More

May 6, 2025 - May 13, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,795 USD

$8,295 USD

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Conde Naste Award Best Expedition Cruise

Viking Expeditions Cruises - Viking Polaris

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking PolarisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

From

$6,495

as little as

$928/night

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Jun 02, 2025		-	-	$6,495 USD	$8,995 USD	Select
Sep 08, 2025		-	-	$7,295 USD	$9,995 USD	Select

Jun 02, 2025

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Sep 08, 2025

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Jun 02, 2025

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Sep 08, 2025

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Jun 02, 2025

$6,495 USD

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Sep 08, 2025

$7,295 USD

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Jun 02, 2025

$8,995 USD

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Sep 08, 2025

$9,995 USD

Select

Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025 Mon - Mon

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025 Mon - Mon

Bonus Details

$6,495 USD

$8,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025 Mon - Mon

Bonus Details

$7,295 USD

$9,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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Bonus Details

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Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Conde Naste Award Best Expedition Cruise

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking PolarisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Avg. per person

From

$6,495

as little as

$928/night

What's Included?

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

Duration

7 Nights

Ship

Viking PolarisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

Avg. per person

From

$6,495

as little as

$928/night

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Jun 02, 2025		-	-	$6,495 USD	$8,995 USD	Select
Sep 08, 2025		-	-	$7,295 USD	$9,995 USD	Select

Jun 02, 2025

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Sep 08, 2025

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Jun 02, 2025

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Sep 08, 2025

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Jun 02, 2025

$6,495 USD

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Sep 08, 2025

$7,295 USD

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Jun 02, 2025

$8,995 USD

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Sep 08, 2025

$9,995 USD

Select

Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025 Mon - Mon

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 9, 2025 Mon - Mon

Bonus Details

$6,495 USD

$8,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025 Mon - Mon

Bonus Details

$7,295 USD

$9,995 USD

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Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

14 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Departing From

Fort Lauderdale

Duration

14 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Ft Lauderdale Florida - Sail The Atlantic Ocean - Charleston South Carolina - Sail The Atlantic Ocean - Norfolk Virginia - Sail The Atlantic Ocean - Sail The Atlantic Ocean - Halifax Nova Scotia - Cape Breton Island (louisbourg) Nova Scotia - Cap-aux-meules Quebec - Scenic Sailing St Lawrence River - Quebec City Quebec - Trois-rivieres Quebec - Scenic Sailing St Lawrence Seaway Locks - Toronto OntarioItinerary Details

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

From

$6,495

as little as

$464/night

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Apr 08, 2025		-	-	$6,495 USD	$10,995 USD	Select

Apr 08, 2025

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Apr 08, 2025

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Apr 08, 2025

$6,495 USD

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Apr 08, 2025

$10,995 USD

Select

Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,495 USD

$10,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Bonus Details

All the Cruise Line Offers & More

Travvy Award Best Expedition Ship

14 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Departing From

Fort Lauderdale

Duration

14 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

14 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

Departing From

Fort Lauderdale

Avg. per person

From

$6,495

as little as

$464/night

What's Included?

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

Duration

14 Nights

Ship

Viking OctantisShip Info

Port of Call

Best For

Gourmet

River Cruises

Honeymoon

Luxury

Romantic

Senior

Wedding

Itinerary Details

Avg. per person

From

$6,495

as little as

$464/night

*Prices shown are per person and include all taxes and fees.

What's Included?

Departure Date	Bonus	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
Apr 08, 2025		-	-	$6,495 USD	$10,995 USD	Select

Apr 08, 2025

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Apr 08, 2025

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Apr 08, 2025

$6,495 USD

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Apr 08, 2025

$10,995 USD

Select

Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025 Tue - Tue

Interior

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 8, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025 Tue - Tue

Bonus Details

$6,495 USD

$10,995 USD

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Bonus Details

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All the Cruise Line Offers & More

The Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Overview

Discover the Majestic Great Lakes with CruiseDirect.com

Maps & Ports

Calendar

Weather

Monthly Weather Averages

Current Weather

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32 Cruises

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

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7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

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14 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

14 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

14 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

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The Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Overview

Discover the Majestic Great Lakes with CruiseDirect.com

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Monthly Weather Averages

Current Weather

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32 Cruises

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

7 Nights The Great Lakes Cruise

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Find Your Perfect Cruise

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!

If you find a lower price online, we’ll match it!

FREE HOLDS

Lock in a great price, figure out your plans & pay later. Free Holds are available on the final step.

MAKE THE WORLD GREENER

CruiseDirect and One Tree Planted are planting a tree for every passenger who sails with us.

BOOK NOW, PAY LATER

Payment plans with no late fees or surprises when booking with Flexpay

DO YOU HAVE A FUTURE CRUISE CREDIT?

Redeem your future cruise credit with CruiseDirect. Speak to an Advisor today 1-888-407-2784