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Discover North American Waterways: St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes - 2024

Your 16-night journey includes: 12-night Great Lakes small ship cruise with Kingston, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island, Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinac Island & Lake Michigan; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Montréal; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Chicago
  • SAIL INTO THE MISTS ON A NIAGARA FALLS CRUISE ABOARD THE HORNBLOWER
  • Small Ship Ocean Cruise from Montreal to Chicago | North American Waterways: St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes
    TAKE A HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE TOUR OF HISTORIC MACKINAC ISLAND, WHICH REMAINS CAR-FREE
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    DISCOVER THE ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS AND INVIGORATING CITYSCAPES OF MONTRÉAL
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    CRUISE ON THE 5-STAR OCEAN EXPLORER, AN AGILE AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EXPEDITION VESSEL THAT CAN NAVIGATE TO PLACES LARGER SHIPS CAN’T
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Category OS: Amelia Earhart Owner's Suite

Category ES: Ferdinand Magellan Explorer Suite

Category TFS: Deluxe Veranda Forward Stateroom

Category JS: Junior Suite

Category DS: Deluxe Suite

Category BS: Royal Veranda Stateroom

Category PS: Palatial Veranda Stateroom

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North American Waterways: St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes

Seamlessly blending luxury small ship cruising and intimate cultural discovery, transports guests all over the world via its oceans. And on this ocean cruise, you’ll see North America's rich natural beauty and buzzing metro hubs on this adventure through the Great Lakes and beyond!

Chicago, Illinois

Float past more than 50 architectural wonders and enjoy them from a unique perspective on the Chicago River.

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of historic Mackinac Island, which remains car-free.

Niagara Falls

Sail into the mists on a Niagara Falls cruise aboard the Hornblower.

Montréal

Explore the remarkable architecture and rich culture of Montréal, the largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.

Optional Extension to Chicago, Illinois

Say hello to the Windy City on this fantastic extension that lets you explore the delicious food, stunning architecture and even local music scene on a deep level. Dubbed "a city in a garden," you will have the opportunity to not only enjoy Chicago's modern locations, but also admire it's impressive outdoor spaces and design. You'll see the greenery nestled among the great works of architect Frank Lloyd Wright on an interactive tour, complete with Chicago-style lunch. Then, take the rest of your time to check out Millennium Park, the scenic Navy Pier, or even just to grab a slice of deep-dish pizza. Whatever you choose, your thirst for Chicago will be quenched.

Ocean Explorer

Cruise on the Ocean Explorer, an agile and state-of-the-art expedition vessel that can navigate to places larger ships can’t
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Solo Travel with Vantage

You can count on the best value in the industry when you travel solo with Vantage, beginning with one free Single Supplement on each departure of most Small Ship Cruises and Escorted Land Tours. We also offer among the lowest Single Supplements available. And you’ll enjoy single-occupancy staterooms on our fleet of deluxe river ships.

Vantage's Referral Program

Do you have friends who love to travel as much as you do? Why not be rewarded for sharing your love of travel? That's the philosophy behind Vantage's newly enhanced Referral Program, where you can earn up to $8,200 in your choice of cash and free travel rewards for every eight friends you refer!

Vantage Deluxe Travel Air Upgrades

Upgrade your flight category to First Class, Business Class, or Premium Economy, and you’ll start your trip off right. That’s because you’ll arrive refreshed, unfrazzled, and ready to go. Even better, you’ll be able to take advantage of our contract prices, meaning big savings and no service fees.

Travel Protection Plan

When you’re ready to travel to the places you love, there’s a way to plan with more peace of mind. From medical emergencies to travel delays and beyond, the Travel Protection Plan gives you the added security to discover the world without worrying about the unexpected.

SmartPay Discount Plan

Optional pre-trip extensions. Exclusive optional tours. Upgraded business class seats. These things can be yours — virtually for free — when you use SmartPay to pay for your trip in advance. That’s because you can save an average of up to $600 per person — a full 10% — when you reserve your trip and pay in full 12 months or more prior to your journey!

Group Program - Travel for FREE

Earn a FREE trip with every 10 paying travelers you bring with you!

Small Ship Discoveries

In Antarctica, Asia, Europe, or South America, our small ships are your portal to unforgettable exploration. Travel through Southeast Asia on the Irrawaddy or Mekong rivers; explore the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean seas on board a private yacht; or venture through the fjords of Norway and Chile, along the Amazon River, among the Galapagos Islands, or to distant Antarctica

The World of Vantage

Discover the world with — at the best values available today — for worldwide river cruises, small ship discoveries, and escorted land tours for small groups

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We invite you to compare & save. We buy direct, sell direct, and pass the savings on to you.

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Journey Discover North American Waterways: St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes Voyage Along the St. Lawrence
 Departure Comparison Jun Sep, Oct
Per Diem $606 $905
Included Tours and Special Features 13 included features and Cultural Discoveries
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Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before your adventure

Complimentary Destination Manager service on board ship to assist with all your personal requests such as spa reservations, hotel reservations, and other special requests in port
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 Vessel Size  Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Explorer has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 150 passengers on each sailing.  184 guests Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio. 
 Accommodations in hotels On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.   Not specified on webpage We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port. 
Air-Inclusive Price*  $10,299  $10,860
 # of Days  17 12
Meals 41 meals: 16 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 14 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.
 Meals Included The MOST included meals
Single Travelers Free Singles on every departure - Save up to $14,299!*
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The leader in solo travel - best value in the industry.
Extend Your Trip
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 Air Promotion  Half price on all 2024 departures**
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Up to Free Business Class or Premium Economy Airfare Upgrade on select cabins * 
10 Ways to Save *Referral Rewards [$200 per referred traveler after 2 referrals]

*Buy direct & save [savings for the traveler]

*SmartPay [pay in full 12 months in advance to save 10%]

*Preferred Traveler Rewards [earn 5% of purchase price toward future trips]
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 Vantage offers the best value in Deluxe travel and the most ways to save.

Comparison date as of 3/8/23
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** Not including $120 transfer fee
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