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Seven-night expedition cruise through the Great Lakes visiting iconic destinations across Canada and the United States
- Scenic cruising past the Welland Canal between Toronto and Niagara Falls
- Visits to seven destinations across Ontario, Michigan and Wisconsin
- Accommodation aboard Viking expedition ships with private balcony staterooms and suites
Trip Details
- Departs
- 2 May 2027
- Returns
- 26 September 2029
- Embarks
- Ship
- Viking
- Operator
- Viking Cruises
7-night Viking expedition cruise from Toronto, Ontario to Milwaukee, Wisconsin aboard Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Along the way you'll visit Toronto, Ontario, Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario, Point Pelee, Ontario, Detroit, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Mackinac Island, Michigan and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
You'll sail aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
Departures & Pricing
- 02 May 2027 - 09 May 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $11,895 pp twin share * - 06 May 2027 - 13 May 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $11,895 pp twin share * - 09 May 2027 - 16 May 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $12,595 pp twin share * - 31 May 2027 - 07 Jun 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $12,895 pp twin share * - 13 Jun 2027 - 20 Jun 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $13,295 pp twin share * - 20 Jun 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 · Viking Octantis
from $13,895 pp twin share * - 05 Jul 2027 - 12 Jul 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,995 pp twin share * - 12 Jul 2027 - 19 Jul 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 16 Aug 2027 - 23 Aug 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,895 pp twin share * - 10 Sep 2027 - 17 Sep 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,595 pp twin share * - 17 Sep 2027 - 24 Sep 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,595 pp twin share * - 24 Sep 2027 - 01 Oct 2027 · Viking Polaris
from $13,595 pp twin share * - 08 May 2028 - 15 May 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $12,595 pp twin share * - 09 May 2028 - 16 May 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $12,495 pp twin share * - 15 May 2028 - 22 May 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $12,995 pp twin share * - 03 Jun 2028 - 10 Jun 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 19 Jun 2028 - 26 Jun 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 26 Jun 2028 - 03 Jul 2028 · Viking Polaris
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 08 Jul 2028 - 15 Jul 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 02 Aug 2028 - 09 Aug 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 06 Sep 2028 - 13 Sep 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 22 Sep 2028 - 29 Sep 2028 · Viking Octantis
from $13,795 pp twin share * - 11 May 2029 - 18 May 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $12,695 pp twin share * - 13 May 2029 - 20 May 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $12,695 pp twin share * - 29 May 2029 - 05 Jun 2029 · Viking Octantis
from $12,995 pp twin share * - 05 Jun 2029 - 12 Jun 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $13,195 pp twin share * - 12 Jun 2029 - 19 Jun 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $13,195 pp twin share * - 07 Jul 2029 - 14 Jul 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $13,695 pp twin share * - 14 Jul 2029 - 21 Jul 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $13,695 pp twin share * - 08 Aug 2029 - 15 Aug 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $13,695 pp twin share * - 12 Sep 2029 - 19 Sep 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $13,695 pp twin share * - 19 Sep 2029 - 26 Sep 2029 · Viking Polaris
from $14,695 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
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Depart 20:00.
- 2
At Sea
Welland Canal.
- 3
Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario, Canada
Arrive 13:00, depart 20:00.
- 4
Point Pelee, Ontario, Canada
Arrive 09:00, depart 18:00.
- 5
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Arrive 08:00, depart 14:00.
- 6
Alpena, Michigan, United States
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 7
Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States
Arrive 08:00, depart 18:00.
- 8
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Arrive 12:00.
- 9
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- 7 nights aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris
- Visits to 7 destinations across 2 countries, including Toronto, Ontario, Niagara Falls (Port Colborne), Ontario, Point Pelee, Ontario, Detroit, Michigan and Alpena, Michigan and more
- Scenic cruising past Welland Canal
Accommodation
Accommodation is aboard the Viking expedition ships Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
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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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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