11-Night Trip on Le Dumont d'Urville
Cruising the Great Lakes: Toronto to Chicago - Westbound
Small Ship Cruising
Cruising the Great Lakes: Toronto to Chicago - Westbound
The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores... Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard the beautiful yacht Le Dumont d'Urville, plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan, calling on destinations including Detroit, Mackinac Island, Traverse City and more. Explore urban planning and revitalization in a re-emerging Detroit; celebrate American invention and ingenuity at The Henry Ford in Dearborn; visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; enjoy lunch at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel; ride a dune buggy along the Lake Michigan shore; sample Holland, Michigan's Dutch heritage, tulips and beer culture; experience an architectural cruise, a taste of Chicago in America's "Second City," and much more!
The mighty Great Lakes have played a vital role in the history and cultural fabric of North America for centuries... explore their storied waters... and unique cities and towns... that have grown along their shores... Enjoy a 7-night Great Lakes cruise between Chicago and Toronto aboard the beautiful yacht Le Dumont d'Urville, plus two-night stays at your choice of premium hotels in these two great anchor cities. You'll sail through Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan, calling on destinations including Detroit, Mackinac Island, Traverse City and more. Explore urban planning and revitalization in a re-emerging Detroit; celebrate American invention and ingenuity at The Henry Ford in Dearborn; visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; enjoy lunch at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel; ride a dune buggy along the Lake Michigan shore; sample Holland, Michigan's Dutch heritage, tulips and beer culture; experience an architectural cruise, a taste of Chicago in America's "Second City," and much more!
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About Le Dumont d'Urville
Ship Overview
Le Dumont d'Urville
Boasting sophisticated styling, innovative “green” technology, and welcoming, attentive service, Le Dumont d'Urville is one of Ponant's new Explorer Series yachts... introducing guests to a whole new cruising experience. Le Dumont d'Urville embodies the unique atmosphere guests have come to expect – a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
France
Year Built
2018
Year Entered Service
2019
Ship Length
430 ft / 131 m
Ship Beam
59 ft / 18 m
Cruising Speed
12.5 knots
Total Capacity
184
Crew Size
110
Laundromats
Number of Decks
6
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
Le Dumont d'Urville
Boasting sophisticated styling, innovative “green” technology, and welcoming, attentive service, Le Dumont d'Urville is one of Ponant's new Explorer Series yachts... introducing guests to a whole new cruising experience. Le Dumont d'Urville embodies the unique atmosphere guests have come to expect – a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
France
Year Built
2018
Year Entered Service
2019
Ship Length
430 ft / 131 m
Ship Beam
59 ft / 18 m
Cruising Speed
12.5 knots
Total Capacity
184
Crew Size
110
Laundromats
Number of Decks
6
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Deck plans are not yet available
About Tauck
We're a company, and a family, of passionate travelers. As a family-owned travel company for over 97 years, our values and vision remain true: always do the right thing. Deliver more than what's expected. With journeys across 7 continents, in over 100 destinations and to 70+ countries, we keep moving forward to find new ways to enhance travel experiences that will be memorable for a lifetime – and we're honored to have the trust and guest satisfaction to be named to Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" list for 24 consecutive years. We invite you to see the world as you've never seen it before.
About Tauck
We're a company, and a family, of passionate travelers. As a family-owned travel company for over 97 years, our values and vision remain true: always do the right thing. Deliver more than what's expected. With journeys across 7 continents, in over 100 destinations and to 70+ countries, we keep moving forward to find new ways to enhance travel experiences that will be memorable for a lifetime – and we're honored to have the trust and guest satisfaction to be named to Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" list for 24 consecutive years. We invite you to see the world as you've never seen it before.
