7 Days. 4 Great Lakes. The Most Epic Cruise You’ve Never Heard Of
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We were invited by Viking UK to experience an itinerary we knew almost nothing about in a part of the world we never thought we'd visit.
This wasn't just a cruise. It was an adventure we didn't know we needed until we were right in the middle of it.
I think it's one of the the nicest locations we have ever visited.
This wasn't just a cruise. It was a journey through the heart of a less seen North America.
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🌊 Cruising the Great Lakes with Viking Polaris | Niagara, Mackinac Island & More! 🇺🇸🇨🇦 We just spent 7 unforgettable days sailing across North America’s Great Lakes aboard the Viking Polaris, and this is not your typical cruise. From the Harley-Davidson heritage of Milwaukee, to the charming horse-drawn world of Mackinac Island, and an absolutely soaked finale under Niagara Falls, this itinerary surprised us at every turn! Along the way, we: 🚢 Explored 4 of the 5 Great Lakes (Superior will have to wait!) 🥂 Had a surprise champagne Zodiac toast in the middle of Lake Erie 🚴 Rode a tandem bike (badly) around Mackinac Island 🌆 Visited cities like Detroit and Toronto 🍫 Tasted world-famous fudge and Coney Island dogs 💦 Got totally drenched aboard the Hornblower at Niagara Falls 🍽️ Toured the ship’s galley with Chef Willy and relaxed in the Nordic spa ✨ And sailed through the Welland Canal under moonlight Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or new to expedition sailing, this Great Lakes cruise with Viking is an eye-opening, luxurious, and slightly misty adventure worth watching! 📍 Itinerary: Milwaukee to Toronto (also available in reverse) 🛳️ Ship: Viking Polaris 🗺️ Route: Lake Michigan • Lake Huron • Lake Erie • Lake Ontario 👉 If you’ve never considered a Great Lakes cruise, this video might just change your mind. 📽️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:06 Milwaukee & Harley-Davidson 14:28 Mackinac Island 26:46 Alpena 33:27 Detroit 39:57 Kayaking at Point Pelee 48:23 Niagara Falls Adventure 53:03 Welland Canal & Final Thoughts ⸻ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise content, travel vlogs, and behind-the-scenes adventures aboard the world’s most fascinating ships! #GreatLakesCruise #VikingPolaris #NiagaraFalls #CruiseVlog #MackinacIsland #ExpeditionCruise #VikingCruises #LakeErie #LuxuryCruise #TravelVlog #CruiseShipTour #CruisingNorthAmerica For more information about Viking Expedition Ships and to see itineraries, go to: https://www.vikingcruises.co.uk/expeditions (not an affiliate link) Voluntary Disclosure: We were invited on board as guests of Viking. We received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from Viking. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from Viking and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. Viking have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Join us on FaceBook: search for 'Visit With Us' but also our cruise group 'The Luxury Cruise Society' Follow us on Instagram: visitwith.us Read our beautifully clean, picture rich blogs: www.visitwithus.co.uk Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @visitwithus Follow us on Tiktok: @visitwithus