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Nearly fifteen thousand years ago, the last of the great glaciers retreated, leaving us with the legacy of the Great Lakes. The lakes are unique, for although they are called lakes, they are in reality vast inland seas that comprise one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water. First used as a means of transport by Algonquin and Iroquois tribes, the lakes later became a thriving commercial hub and a heavily traveled waterway with the arrival of European settlers. More than fifty years ago, the Great Lakes were the busiest waterway in the world and North America’s treasured summer destination. On this unique itinerary, which encompasses American and Canadian ports, travelers will enjoy the delightful town of Saugatuck, nestled along Lake Michigan’s great sand dunes; explore Wisconsin’s lovely Sheboygan; and Mackinac Island’s bygone Victorian charms. Experience the majestic grandeur of the shores of Lake Superior at Whitefish Point and experience First Nation culture on Manitoulin Island. A highlight of our voyage will be transiting the Soo Locks that connect Lake Huron and Lake Superior. You don’t have to travel far away from home to discover natural and man-made treasures. Join us as we sail the vast, sweet waters of the Great Lakes.
Departures
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
16 June, 2012 to 23 June, 2012
16 June, 2012 to 23 June, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
23 June, 2012 to 30 June, 2012
23 June, 2012 to 30 June, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
30 June, 2012 to 07 July, 2012
30 June, 2012 to 07 July, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
07 July, 2012 to 14 July, 2012
07 July, 2012 to 14 July, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
14 July, 2012 to 21 July, 2012
14 July, 2012 to 21 July, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
21 July, 2012 to 01 August, 2012
21 July, 2012 to 01 August, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes
18 August, 2012 to 25 August, 2012
18 August, 2012 to 25 August, 2012
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Category E
$3995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with portholes
Category D
$4495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category C
$4995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade Deck with windows
Category B
$5595.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Main Deck with windows
Category A
$5995.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Lounge Deck with windows
Category AA
$6495.00 USD pp
Outside cabins on Promenade or Lounge Deck with windows
Category S
$6995.00 USD pp
Superior outside cabins on Sun Deck with balcony.
Discovering a North American Treasure: Voyage to The Great Lakes itinerary:
Day 1 - SAUGATUCK, Michigan
Fly to Chicago and transfer to the pier to embark Yorktown.
Arrive this morning in Saugatuck, nestled off the shores of Lake Michigan and Kalamazoo Lake. Originally a lumber town, Saugatuck eventually became known for its fruit production, especially its peaches. In the early 1900s, Saugatuck was a prime summer destination for Chicago urbanites. Today, it is known for its historic buildings and churches, unique shops, and many art galleries, several of which you will have the opportunity to visit.
Arrive this morning in Saugatuck, nestled off the shores of Lake Michigan and Kalamazoo Lake. Originally a lumber town, Saugatuck eventually became known for its fruit production, especially its peaches. In the early 1900s, Saugatuck was a prime summer destination for Chicago urbanites. Today, it is known for its historic buildings and churches, unique shops, and many art galleries, several of which you will have the opportunity to visit.
Day 2 - SHEBOYGAN, Wisconsin
Call in lovely Sheboygan, located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Sheboygan River. French explorers landed on the shores in the 17th century, and in the early 19th century, William Farnsworth established a fur trading port here, and was later joined by William Paine and others who further developed the town. Today, Sheboygan is enjoying revitalization. Visit its nearby attractions.
Day 3- MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan
Arrive in beautiful Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven where cars are forbidden and bicycles share the road with horse-drawn carriages. Explore this idyllic island and see the ancient limestone formations that were considered sacred by the Straits Indians; the impressive Fort Mackinac, built atop a high cliff by the British in 1780; and the landmark Victorian Grand Hotel. Also enjoy free time to stroll along streets lined with ginger-bread-trimmed buildings and browse in the charming shops.
Day 4- LAKE SUPERIOR, WHITEFISH POINT, SOO LOCKS
Arrive at Whitefish Point, located on Lake Superior and drive to Tahquamenon Falls State Park for a look at the Upper Falls. Return to Whitefish Point where there will be an opportunity to visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, located in a Coast Guard station built around a lighthouse which dates from 1861. Yorktown will then transit the Soo Locks, known as the busiest in the world, where some 12,000 ships pass annually.
Day 5 - LAKE HURON, LITTLE CURRENT, Manitoulin Islan
Land at Little Current, the main settlement on Manitoulin, the world’s largest freshwater island and one of 30,000 islands that grace Lake Huron. Manitoulin, home to the rare Red-shouldered hawk and Cape May warbler, is also home to the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, a thriving Native American community that bears the distinction of being the only tribe in Canada never to have ceded title to their land. Drive to the reserve, where a traditional Native American powwow will be held, and visit the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, whose exhibits chronicle the story of the native people of Manitoulin.
Day 6- GODERICH,BAYFIELD, GODERICH, Ontario, Canada
Arrive in Goderich, located on the shore of Lake Huron and famed for its sunsets. Drive south along the shore to the charming village of Bayfield. Perfectly blending the tranquility of village life with some of the finest offerings of any big city, Bayfield is a quaint village filled with many delights. Spend time enjoying its art galleries, delightful boutiques, and smart cafés.
Day 7- DETROIT, Michigan, USA
Disembark in Detroit and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
Yorktown
The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown’s American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships. In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conversation. The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, emphasizes American regional culinary traditions and specialties. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery. Accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike.
