Cruise ship on Great Lakes

Great Lakes Cruising

Experience the Fresh Coast

Experience unique ports of call in Michigan and surrounding states and provinces as you cruise through the Great Lakes and discover thriving cities, grand landscapes filled with indigenous wildlife, rolling dunes and miles of white sandy beaches.

How long are cruises on the Great Lakes?

Cruises on Michigan's Great Lakes vary from 7 to 14 nights.

When is the best time to cruise the Great Lakes?

Cruises are offered April through October.

How do I make my cruise reservation?

Contact any of the individual cruise lines to make your reservation.

Are excursions included in the cruise?

Excursions vary per cruise ship itinerary.

Is there cellular service onboard?

Cell phones can be used onboard but service may not always be available depending on location.

photos of great lakes ports and lakes
Five Great Lakes - Eight Ports of Call
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aerial view of marquette harbor light on a beautiful sunny day.
Victory Cruise Lines
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aerial view of mackinac island, water is greens and blues, sky is clear
Pearl Seas Cruises
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Harbor on the Detroit River near the Renaissance Center.
American Cruise Lines
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aerial view of fayette state museum along the upper peninsula coastline. sunny day.
Ponant Cruise Lines
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the locks on a sunny day with a large freighter coming into the locks.
Hapag-Lloyd Great Lakes Cruises
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couple biking on the path in the park
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Five Great Lakes - Eight Ports of Call
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aerial view of marquette harbor light on a beautiful sunny day.
Victory Cruise Lines
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aerial view of mackinac island, water is greens and blues, sky is clear
Pearl Seas Cruises
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Harbor on the Detroit River near the Renaissance Center.
American Cruise Lines
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aerial view of fayette state museum along the upper peninsula coastline. sunny day.
Ponant Cruise Lines
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the locks on a sunny day with a large freighter coming into the locks.
Hapag-Lloyd Great Lakes Cruises
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couple biking on the path in the park
Lake Superior sea caves

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