Today I have the privilege of flying to Seattle with my good friend Renee. The flight went fast as we chatted the entire time.
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Voyage to the Great Lakes
« All Yorktown cruise options
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| E | D | C | B | A | AA | S | |
| Jun 16 '12 * Jun 23 '12 Jun 30 '12 * Jul 7 '12 Jul 14 '12 * Aug 11 '12 Aug 18 '12 * |
$3,995 | $4,495 | $4,995 | $5,595 | $5,995 | $6,495 | $6,995 |
| Fuel Surcharge: $125 per person * Itinerary operates in reverse |
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Please note: Cruise fare does not include fuel surcharges.
Deposit & Payment Day 1 Detroit, Michigan
Fly to Detroit and transfer to the pier to embark Yorktown.
Day 2 Goderich, Ontario, Canada
Arrive in Goderich, located on the shore of Lake Huron and famed for its sunsets. Drive south along the shore to the charming village of Bayfield. Perfectly blending the tranquility of village life with some of the finest offerings of any big city, Bayfield is a quaint village filled with many delights. Spend time enjoying its art galleries, delightful boutiques, and smart cafés.
Day 3 Little Current, Manitoulin Island / Lake Huron
Land at Little Current, the main settlement on Manitoulin, the world’s largest freshwater island and one of 30,000 islands that grace Lake Huron. Manitoulin, home to the rare Red-shouldered hawk
and Cape May warbler, is also home to the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, a thriving Native American community that bears the distinction of being the only tribe in Canada never to have ceded title to their land. Drive to
the reserve, where a traditional Native American powwow will be held, and visit the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, whose exhibits chronicle the story of the native people of Manitoulin.
Day 4 Soo Locks / Whitefish Point / Lake Superior
Yorktown will transit the Soo Locks, known as the busiest in the world, where some 12,000 ships pass annually. Then arrive at Whitefish Point, located on Lake Superior and drive to Tahquamenon Falls State Park for a look at the Upper Falls.
Return to Whitefish Point where there will be an opportunity to visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, located in a Coast Guard station built around a lighthouse which dates from 1861.
Day 5 Mackinac Island, Michigan
Arrive in beautiful Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven where cars are forbidden and bicycles share the road with horse-drawn carriages. Explore this idyllic island and see the ancient limestone formations that were considered sacred by the Straits Indians; the impressive Fort Mackinac, built atop a high cliff by the British in 1780; and the landmark Victorian Grand Hotel. Also enjoy free time to stroll along streets lined with ginger-bread-trimmed buildings and browse in the charming shops.
Day 6 Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Separating Green Bay from Lake Michigan, today we call in Sturgeon Bay, located on Wisconsin’s stunning Door Peninsula. Sturgeon Bay, positioned on a canal that cuts through the peninsula is a
lovely and quaint town. Spend the day exploring the Door Peninsula’s bucolic villages and remarkable landscapes, well known for its abundance of cherry orchards.
Day 7 Saugatuck, Michigan
Arrive this morning in Saugatuck, nestled off the shores of Lake Michigan and Kalamazoo Lake. Originally a lumber town, Saugatuck eventually became known for its fruit production, especially its peaches. In the early 1900s Saugatuck was a prime summer destination for Chicago urbanites. Today, it is known for its historic buildings and churches, unique shops, and many art galleries, several of which you will have the opportunity to
visit.
Day 8 Chicago, Illinois / Disembark
Disembark in Chicago and transfer to the airport for return flights home.
Itinerary Notes
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:- 7-night cruise aboard the 138-guest Yorktown
- Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
- All meals aboard ship
- Complete program of tours and excursions
- Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturer
- Professional tour staff
- Complete pre-departure materials
- Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program arrival date
- Port and embarkation taxes
- Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1000, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 91 days or more | $400 |
| 90-31 days | 55% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Yorktown
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 138
The Yorktown is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of America’s great coastal waterways. Built in Florida in 1988 specifically for coastal cruising and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Yorktown flies the American flag and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, the Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. And Yorktown’s American registry makes it possible to operate domestic itineraries unavailable to foreign-flag ships.
In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conversation. The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at once, emphasizes American regional culinary traditions and specialties. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture windows that afford unobstructed
views of the passing scenery.
Accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown enjoys an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality that endears it to repeat and new guests alike.
Measuring 257 feet long, 43 feet wide, and with a draft of just eight feet, the ship's easy maneuverability and shallow draft enable exploration of secluded waterways beyond the reach of bigger ships. A fleet of motorized landing craft can be launched in minutes for spontaneous landings on small islands and deserted beaches.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| E Outside cabins with two lower beds, two portholes, private shower & toilet. Cabins M11-M17 | |
| D Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, private shower & toilet. Cabins L43-48 | |
| C Outside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, private shower & toilet. Cabins P49-P76 | |
| B Outside cabins with two lower beds, two picture windows, private shower & toilet. Cabins M18-M26 | |
| A Outside cabins with two lower beds, two picture windows, private shower & toilet. Cabins L29-L42 | |
| AA Outside cabins with two lower beds (converts to queen), two picture windows, private shower & toilet. Cabins L27-28, P59-60 | |
| S Superior outside cabins with walk-out balcony, queen bed, private shower & toilet. Cabins S77-S80 |
