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Come aboard Le Bellot for an unforgettable voyage.

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Set sail with PONANT aboard Le Bellot for an 9-day cruise to discover the Great Lakes.

Depart from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States’ “brew city,” and begin your voyage by sailing the length of Lake Michigan, a veritable inland sea, following in the footsteps of the region’s indigenous Americans, first settlers, and trappers.

On Mackinac Island, explore the island’s Victorian past by horse and buggy before continuing to Sault Ste. Marie, where you will have the opportunity to transit the engineering marvel of the Soo Locks for a foray into Lake Superior

Your next lake, Lake Huron, boasts myriad islands in its northern part, with white rocks capped with conifers plunging into the sapphire waters of the lake. Here you will discover the quaint town of Little Current, gateway to Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwater island.

Leaving  Manitoulin Island, sail across Lake Huron to reach Detroit, the “Motor City”. Here you visit the Henry Ford Museum, an eccentric collection of objects reflecting Ford’s fascination with Americana, and Greenfield Village, a gathering of historic structures from around the country.  

From your call in Port Colborne, you will be able to see the impressive Niagara Falls. These three powerful waterfalls, renowned the world over, are an exquisite natural spectacle. Le Bellot will then sail the Welland Canal connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

You will end in cosmopolitan and dynamic Toronto, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario. Canada’s largest city will charm you with its museums, parks, and gardens.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

North America and Canada

Milwaukee to Toronto

Duration

9 days, 8 nights on board

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Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 30%

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Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • A voyage specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers including discussions with experts, transfers before and after your cruise, and an included excursion in each port of call.
  • Engaging discussions onboard with two Smithsonian Journeys Experts.
  • A cruise with the opportunity to explore the five Great Lakes of North America, between the United States and Canada.
  • An opportunity to explore the fascinating Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.
  • An itinerary combining nature and culture: picturesque landscapes and geological curiosities, the history of indigenous Americans inhabiting the region before European colonization, and charming villages.
  • An excursion to the magnificent Niagara Falls.
  • A visit to charming Mackinac Island, with its preserved Victorian architecture.
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Elegance and refinement

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Itinerary

Embarkation 08/21/27 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Departure 08/21/27 at 5:00 PM

Aug 21, 27 - Milwaukee
Aug 21, 27 - Milwaukee

Arrival 08/22/27 Departure 08/22/27

Aug 22, 27 - Sailing Lake Michigan
Aug 22, 27 - Sailing Lake Michigan

Arrival 08/22/27 midday Departure 08/22/27 evening

Aug 22, 27 - Mackinac Island
Aug 22, 27 - Mackinac Island

Arrival 08/23/27 early morning Departure 08/23/27 late afternoon

Aug 23, 27 - Sault Ste. Marie
Aug 23, 27 - Sault Ste. Marie

Arrival 08/24/27 late morning Departure 08/24/27 late afternoon

Aug 24, 27 - Little Current
Aug 24, 27 - Little Current

Arrival 08/25/27 Departure 08/25/27

Aug 25, 27 - Sailing Lake Huron
Aug 25, 27 - Sailing Lake Huron

Arrival 08/26/27 Departure 08/26/27

Aug 26, 27 - Sailing St. Clair River
Aug 26, 27 - Sailing St. Clair River

Arrival 08/26/27 early morning Departure 08/26/27 mid afternoon

Aug 26, 27 - Detroit
Aug 26, 27 - Detroit

Arrival 08/27/27 Departure 08/27/27

Aug 27, 27 - Sailing Lake Erie
Aug 27, 27 - Sailing Lake Erie

Arrival 08/27/27 mid morning Departure 08/27/27

Aug 27, 27 - Port Colborne
Aug 27, 27 - Port Colborne

Arrival 08/28/27 Departure 08/28/27

Aug 28, 27 - Going through the Welland Canal locks
Aug 28, 27 - Going through the Welland Canal locks

Arrival 08/29/27 early morning Disembarkation 08/29/27 at 8:00 AM

Aug 29, 27 - Toronto
Aug 29, 27 - Toronto

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Included package

Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included