Travel Advice
Duration
10 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
8 Ports
14 September
Setting sail from Thunder Bay
The city of Thunder Bay sits on the northern shore of Lake Superior, first settled by Europeans in the 17th century when the French established a fur trading post here. Find out more about this history at Fort William Historical Park, or marvel at nearby Kakabeka Falls, known as the 'Niagara of the North'.
15 September
At sea
16-18 September
Terrace Bay
Antarctica: Red Rock Ridge
Canada: Silver Islet, Ontario
19 September
United States: Duluth
Duluth is the world’s largest inland freshwater port, situated at the westernmost point of the Great Lakes on the shores of Lake Superior. Tourist sights include the Aerial Lift Bridge and the Great Lakes Aquarium, and the city also has a burgeoning craft beer scene.
20 September
United States: Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, Wisconsin
21 September
At sea
22 September
United States: Mackinac Island
The charming, car-free Mackinac Island is situated on the straits between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, and played a key role in the Great Lakes fur trade. The island was the site of several battles between the British and Americans, and is home to some elegant Victorian-style architecture.
23 September
At sea
24 September
Arriving in Milwaukee (Chicago)
Chicago, the 'Windy City', is a spectacular open-air museum of modern architecture, scattered with striking skyscrapers and sculptures by the likes of Frank Gehry, Anish Kapoor and Frank Lloyd Wright. The city is known for its fantastic food, vibrant nightlife and sports-mad locals, plus cultural attractions including the Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium. Chicago's soaring skyline is best appreciated by boat from Lake Michigan, and this is a great place to begin or end a cruise around the Great Lakes.
Your home from home
Sleek and stylish, Ponant's wonderful Explorer yachts blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor.
What we love
Named after six of France's most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d'Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest in environmentally friendly hardware, the new ships embody Ponant's trademark élan and flair, with just 92 spacious rooms and suites, a stylish pool deck and an intimate, refined onboard ambience.
| Capacity | 184 Guests |
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| Crew | 110 Staff |
| Style | Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht and nautical tradition, all with a French flair. |
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