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Nine-night expedition cruise through the Great Lakes visiting iconic destinations across the United States and Canada
- Explore Mackinac Island, Georgian Bay and Fathom Five National Marine Park
- Visit nine destinations across two countries including Chicago and Milwaukee
- Sail aboard Viking expedition ships with private balcony staterooms and suites
Trip Details
- Departs
- 13 May 2027
- Returns
- 8 August 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
9-night Viking expedition cruise round-trip from Milwaukee, Wisconsin aboard Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.
Along the way you'll visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Georgian Bay (Killarney), Ontario, Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), Ontario, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, The Benjamin Islands, North Channel, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, Door Peninsula (Algoma), Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois.
You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.
Departures & Pricing
- 13 May 2027 - 22 May 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,895 pp twin share * - 22 May 2027 - 31 May 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $14,795 pp twin share * - 23 Aug 2027 - 01 Sep 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $15,795 pp twin share * - 01 Sep 2027 - 10 Sep 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $16,595 pp twin share * - 16 May 2028 - 25 May 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 25 May 2028 - 03 Jun 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $14,395 pp twin share * - 15 Jul 2028 - 24 Jul 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $16,395 pp twin share * - 24 Jul 2028 - 02 Aug 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $16,395 pp twin share * - 13 Sep 2028 - 22 Sep 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $16,395 pp twin share * - 18 May 2029 - 27 May 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $15,695 pp twin share * - 20 May 2029 - 29 May 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $15,695 pp twin share * - 27 May 2029 - 05 Jun 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $15,995 pp twin share * - 19 Jun 2029 - 28 Jun 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $16,195 pp twin share * - 28 Jun 2029 - 07 Jul 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $16,195 pp twin share * - 21 Jul 2029 - 30 Jul 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $16,695 pp twin share * - 30 Jul 2029 - 08 Aug 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $16,695 pp twin share *
* Fares are per person, twin share, in AUD and are subject to change and availability.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Your transports
Viking Polaris
Viking Polaris is a purpose-built Viking expedition ship, carrying guests to Antarctica, the Arctic and North America's Great Lakes with a fleet of special-operations boats aboard.
- Guests
- 378
- Crew
- 256
- Gross tonnage
- 30,150
- Length
- 202.6 m
- Launched
- 2022
- Staterooms
- 189
- Deck plans
- 6
Deck 6
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Viking Octantis
Viking Octantis is a purpose-built Viking expedition ship, carrying guests to Antarctica, the Arctic and North America's Great Lakes with a fleet of special-operations boats aboard.
- Guests
- 378
- Crew
- 256
- Gross tonnage
- 30,150
- Length
- 202.6 m
- Launched
- 2022
- Staterooms
- 189
- Deck plans
- 6
Deck 6
Source: Viking, captured 26 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Depart 18:00.
- 2
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Arrive 12:00, depart 18:00.
- 3
Georgian Bay (Killarney), Ontario, Canada
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 4
Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), Ontario, Canada
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 5
Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Canada
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 6
The Benjamin Islands, North Channel, Canada
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 7
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States
Arrive 07:00, depart 14:00.
- 8
Door Peninsula (Algoma), Wisconsin, United States
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 9
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 10
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Arrive 04:00, depart 18:00.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 9 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis
- Visits to 9 destinations across 2 countries, including Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Georgian Bay (Killarney), Ontario, Georgian Bay (Frazer Bay), Ontario and Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario and more
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Polaris and Viking Octantis.
Choose from 9 stateroom categories, spanning balcony staterooms and suites.
Cabin options include staterooms with a private balcony or veranda and suites with a separate sitting area.
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Book this cruise
Send us an enquiry and a consultant will be in touch, or call 1300 414 198 for personal help choosing a departure.
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