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Great Lakes Explorer
Step aboard the stylish, 202-guest mv Ocean Voyagerfor this all-inclusive Great Lakes cruise. Attentively hosted by A+R from start to finish, youll enjoy a more rewarding and carefree voyage with extensive sightseeing and shore excursions, elegant shipboard dining, an Open Bar, and all shipboard and shore excursion gratuities.
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Day 1 - Welcome to Toronto
On arrival, you’ll be met and chauffeured to our deluxe city-center hotel for your pre-cruise stay in Toronto. The balance of this day and evening are yours to relax and enjoy as you wish in this cosmopolitan city.
Day 2 - Enjoy Toronto + Embark the mv Ocean Voyager
After breakfast, A+R guests have this morning at leisure to discover the sights and charms of Toronto at their own pace. Later this afternoon, we’ll take you to the pier where the intimate and stylish mv Ocean Voyagerawaits. Settle in to your outside stateroom and then join your fellow travelers for an elegant dinner with wines, cocktails and beverages. Meals B+D
Day 3 - Thrill to Niagara Falls
A thrilling Hornblower Cruise will take you through the Great Niagara Gorge and past Bridal Veil Falls into the very heart of Horseshoe Falls - where the mighty spray and thundering roar of Niagara will virtually envelope you! Meals B+L+D
Day 4 - Fine Art + Rock & Roll
Today's sightseeing includes many of the city’s highlights. At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, set in a striking lakefront structure designed by the renowned architect I. M. Pei, you'll discover more than just a collection of Rock & Roll memorabilia. Indeed, its well-curated and thoughtfully presented exhibits trace the evolution of this musical genre and explore its cultural impact upon generations of Americans. Among the items in the collection are Janis Joplin's psychedelic Porsche, Michael Jackson's famous glove, and scribbled lyrics that became 20th-century classics! Explore the history of women in the fields of aviation and aerospace at International Women’s Air and Space Museum located inside the Burke Lakefront Airport. The museum’s ever-changing exhibits depict the stories of over 6,000 women who broke barriers in aviation and space flight. The Rockefeller Park Greenhouse offers a peaceful and tranquil setting to admire a specialty plant collections and floral displays that change with the seasons. Enjoy a stroll through the winding paths of the greenhouse and view a variety of rare and exotic plants including orchids, cacti, ferns, and more. In the warmer months, outdoor exhibits include a Latin American Garden, Japanese Garden, and Rose Garden among others. Meals B+L+D
Day 5 - Surprising Detroit
America’s source of industrial innovation and creativity, Detroit has figured both in the development of the automobile and in the “Motown” sound during the 20th Century. Embark on a narrated driving tour through Detroit, the largest city in Michigan. Brimming with renewed energy, Detroit is made up of unique cultural communities and architectural wonders. As you traverse the city streets, your local guide will provide thoughtful commentary that will allow you to discover the many marvels of the city from exquisite art to innovative engineering. Visit the Fisher Building, one of the most recognizable towers in Detroit’s skyline. Explore the Arcade and see why this National Historic Landmark is considered an artistic masterpiece. At the Ford Piquette Plant, dive deep into the history of the Ford Motor Company as your local guide shows you how this factory put the world on wheels. Meals B+L+D
Day 6 - Cruising Lake Huron
Enjoy this day of cruising – enriched by our shipboard experts, fine dining, congenial camaraderie with your fellow passengers and our Open Bar. Meals B+L+D
Day 7 - The Soo Locks + Sault Ste. Marie
You might wish to arise early this morning as themv Ocean Voyagertransits through the historic Soo Locks where freighters, barges and tugboats traverse the 21-foot drop of the St. Mary’s River between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. The first lock here was built in 1855 and the canal was navigated by 27 vessels during its first year of operation. Today, more than 10,000 ships hauling 86 million tons of cargo pass through these historic parallel locks each year, even though they’re closed during the winter when ice shuts down shipping on the upperGreat Lakes! Today you can join your fellow passengers for flexible Hop-on Hop-off touring. Exploring at your own pace, you’ll be able to visit a number of the town’s highlights including the Valley Camp Museum. Here in the enormous hold of a cargo ship that plied the Great Lakes from 1917 through 1966, you’ll find fascinating exhibits that trace the rich maritime history of the Great Lakes. Other sightseeing stops afford the chance to visit the River of History Museum, to see the historic homes of Water Street, and to marvel at the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, one of the oldest churches in the United States.Meals B+L+D
Day 8 - Mackinac Island
With no cars allowed on the island, your horse-drawn carriage tour is a great way to experience the Victorian ambience of this National Historic Landmark. Learn about the island's history and see spectacular turn-of-the-century summer homes built by early captains of American industry. High atop a bluff overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, your tour of Fort Mackinac delves into its strategic importance during the War of 1812. TheGrand Hotel is famed for its colonnaded verandah. Opened in 1887, it’s still the longest front porch in the world. As you take in the breathtaking views from this hilltop setting and walk through the Grand’s elegant interior spaces, you may recognize them fromSomewhere in Time, the 1980 film starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour that was filmed here.Meals B+L+D
Day 9 - Escanaba "Esky" Michigan
Escanaba, Michigan, nicknamed "Esky" by locals, is a travel destination worth exploring. The name translates to “land of the red buck” in Algonquian dialect of the Anishinaabe tribe that flourished in the area in the early 1900s. The city of Escanaba played an important role in the American Civil War as the supplier of lumber and iron ore, both resources having been abundant in the area at that time. Today, Escanaba's industrial impact has decreased as the demand for iron ore diminished, but its travel appeal has made headway as it boasts many natural attractions and activities. Enjoy the sites seen on the included hop on/hop off sightseeing tour featuring Sayklly’s Confectionery, Webster Marble Outdoors Museum, the Upper Peninsula Military Museum and the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center. This afternoon, we’ll witness an authentic dance demonstration by the Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company at the Potawatomi Heritage Center. Enjoy the phenomenal performance that features authentic music accompanied by the flowing bells of expert dancers. Meals B+L+D
Day 10 - Cruising on Lake Michigan
Delight in another day of cruising as we navigate south toward Chicago. Take in the scenery from the expansive Observation Deck, enjoy congenial conversation in the Lounge, or join a final talk with our engaging Great Lakes experts. Elegant dining in two distinct venues – the Coastal Dining Room and the casual al fresco Grill - and our Open Bar enhance your day at sea. Meals B+L+D
Day 11 - Step off in Chicago
After a final breakfast onboard, you’ll step off the ship in Chicago and be chauffeured to the airport for your homeward flight.Meals B
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