The Great Lakes feature the best of both worlds - all the excitement of a bigger cruise on the open seas with the intimate atmosphere and familiar feeling of river cruises. As the most significant collective body of fresh water on the planet, the Great Lakes of North America stretch across the border between the northern United States and southern Canada, draining into Canada’s mighty Saint Lawrence River. With a cruising season between May and September, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the attractions of the Great Lakes in the warm summer months:
Museums: The Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in Michigan, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, multiple maritime museums, and plenty of art and history museums give you a chance to see the natural, cultural, political, and industrial highlights of this rich region.
Niagara Falls: Among the Natural Wonders of the World, marvel at how the water thunders over this giant network of waterfalls on the American side and the Horseshoe Falls of Canada. Cable cars give you an aerial view of the Falls, while specialized ferries take you right underneath them. You can even go behind the Falls on exclusive tours.
City Tours: The Great Lakes are home to some of the most important cities in the United States, and cruises are the best way to explore them all. Visit Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Toronto before making your way down the Saint Lawrence River to see Montreal and Quebec City in Canada.
Explore nature: From national parks to state parks, along the shores of the Great Lakes and on the secluded islands, the pristine natural landscapes give you the chance to breathe in the crisp air of forests and beaches, replete with thousands of miles of walking and hiking trails.
Scenic Sailing: Of course, one of the most enjoyable activities on a Great Lakes cruise is the cruise itself. From aboard the comfort of our hand-selected list of ships, you can relax with the onboard amenities and take in the beautiful panoramic views from the top deck or from your very own cabin.
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
2 days ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
2 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.