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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

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A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

  • Itinerary
    Milwaukee to Toronto
    Duration
    9 days
  • Dates
    19 Aug 26 to 27 Aug 26
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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. Then explore the charming city of Parry Sound, in the heart of the fantastic UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Georgian Bay.

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.

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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

Offers

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.
  • A cruise along the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Georgian Bay.
  • 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 19/08/26 from 15:00 to 16:00 Departure 19/08/26 at 17:00

19 Aug 26 - Milwaukee
19 Aug 26 - Milwaukee

Arrival 20/08/26 Departure 20/08/26

20 Aug 26 - Sailing Lake Michigan
20 Aug 26 - Sailing Lake Michigan

Arrival 20/08/26 midday Departure 20/08/26 evening

20 Aug 26 - Mackinac Island
20 Aug 26 - Mackinac Island

Arrival 21/08/26 early morning Departure 21/08/26 late afternoon

21 Aug 26 - Sault Ste. Marie
21 Aug 26 - Sault Ste. Marie

Arrival 22/08/26 late morning Departure 22/08/26 early evening

22 Aug 26 - Little Current
22 Aug 26 - Little Current

Arrival 23/08/26 early morning Departure 23/08/26 late afternoon

23 Aug 26 - Parry Sound
23 Aug 26 - Parry Sound

Arrival 23/08/26 Departure 23/08/26

23 Aug 26 - Sailing Lake Huron
23 Aug 26 - Sailing Lake Huron

Arrival 24/08/26 Departure 24/08/26

24 Aug 26 - Sailing St. Clair River
24 Aug 26 - Sailing St. Clair River

Arrival 24/08/26 Departure 24/08/26

24 Aug 26 - Sailing through Detroit
24 Aug 26 - Sailing through Detroit

Arrival 25/08/26 Departure 25/08/26

25 Aug 26 - Sailing Lake Erie
25 Aug 26 - Sailing Lake Erie

Arrival 25/08/26 late morning Departure 25/08/26 late evening

25 Aug 26 - Port Colborne
25 Aug 26 - Port Colborne

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

26 Aug 26 - Going through the Welland Canal locks
26 Aug 26 - Going through the Welland Canal locks

Arrival 27/08/26 Disembarkation 27/08/26 at 8:00

27 Aug 26 - Toronto
27 Aug 26 - Toronto

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

Included package

Shore excursion in each port of call + transfers included

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

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Cosmopolitan toronto (1 night)

COSMOPOLITAN TORONTO (1 NIGHT)
Details

Toronto is Canada’s largest city and well worth a full day of exploration. Take advantage of a specially designed program to get acquainted with this vibrant, multicultural city on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Day 1 – Disembark |Toronto, Ontario, Canada

After breakfast and disembarkation, your guide and driver will meet you at the pier to accompany your discovery of Toronto. Begin with a panoramic tour of the central city, including University Avenue, the Legislative Building, the Theater District, and City Hall, ending at the Art Gallery of Ontario, one of Toronto's finest museums. A docent-led tour will introduce you to the museum's preeminent permanent exhibition—the oft-awarded McLean Centre for Indigenous & Canadian Art. After the tour, enjoy time to look around on your own or visit the extensive gift shop.

From the museum, drive to Toronto's emblematic CN Tower, where glass-enclosed elevators take you to the top floor for lunch at the 360 Restaurant, which provides constantly changing views of the city from a vantage point more than 1,000 feet above street level, as the restaurant completes a full revolution every 72 minutes. After your meal, enjoy time at leisure to visit the Observation Deck, before returning to the ground to drive to the Fairmont Royal York hotel, where you check in for overnight. Dinner this evening is independent.

Day 2 – Toronto

Following breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Toronto’s Pearson International Airport for flights homeward.

Your hotel:
The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto’s landmark hotel, is located in the heart of Old Toronto. Recently revitalized, the Fairmont offers all of the facilities and services one would expect from a luxury hotel in a world-class city, including two restaurants and access to a health club, spa, and pool.

Your program includes:

·        1 night at the Fairmont Royal York

·        Sightseeing and programming as noted in the itinerary

·        Transfer and luggage handling from the ship to the hotel

·        Local English-speaking guide

·        Lunch on Day 1

·        Breakfast on Day 2

·        Transfer and luggage handling from the hotel to the airport on the scheduled program departure day

·        Gratuities for the drivers and local guides


Your program does not include:

·        Transfer from the hotel to the airport on any day other than the scheduled program departure day

·        Personal expenses and other services and meals not mentioned as included in the program
 

Please note:

·        It is imperative that your flight departure details are communicated at least 60 days prior to the beginning of your cruise in order to secure your transfer from the hotel to the airport.

·        Early check-in and/or late check-out are available depending on availability and at a supplement. An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability. Please, contact reservations or your travel agent for further details.

·        The official currency is the Canadian dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops, and restaurants.

·        This post-cruise program is offered as a package. There will be no refunds for unused accommodations, meals, or excursions.

·        Program is offered on a space available basis.

·        Program is subject to change without notice.
 

Hotel contact information:
The Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St W 
Toronto, Canada
M5J 1E3
Telephone: +1 416 368 2511


Total

£700/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.