The Great Lakes of North America are five connected bodies of water in the eastern and midwestern part of North America. All ...

We are out on deck at 7:45 a.m. to watch the weekly weather balloon launch. It’s June but still chilly on a Lake Superior morning. The crew has set out coffee and pastries, upbeat music is playing and ...

It’s a great time to cruise the Great Lakes. Or at least that’s what the industry clearly thinks. American Cruise Lines announced its first Great Lakes itineraries last week, and Victory Cruise Lines ...

Cruise ship season in the Great Lakes is in full swing, and Thunder Bay has seen its fair share of cruise ships anchoring in its waters. The cruise ships come from Viking Cruises, a company that has ...

A trip to Mackinac Island has long been a quintessential summer vacation. This year, thousands of travelers are opting for a luxurious way to get there: aboard a Great Lakes cruise liner. "We had a ...

Michigan's boating season may be nearing its end, but a chance to set sail on the Great Lakes with a new cruise lineup awaits next summer. American Cruise Lines is offering three new itinerary options ...

DULUTH — You could consider the rebirth of a cruise line this year a victory lap of sorts for Great Lakes marine travel — an industry the city is betting on to grow. Victory Cruise Lines last planned ...

American Cruise Lines is launching three new Great Lakes itineraries in 2026, no passport required. Offered aboard the 130-guest American Patriot from May through August, the cruises will only visit ...

CHICAGO — Cruise the Great Lakes, the region’s cruise marketing program, on Monday announced its forecast for the 2025 cruising season. An increase over 2024, the 2025 season continues the long-term ...

American Cruise Lines (ACL) will sail the Great Lakes for the first time next year, offering three domestic itineraries with all-U.S. port calls. ACL said it was the first time in decades that an ...