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EXPEDITION CRUISE

Great Lakes Explorer (8 Days)

Cruise Line
Viking
Ship
Viking Polaris
01 Sep 2025 - 08 Sep 2025
Promotion(s)
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Itinerary

Day 1 01 Sep 2025
Milwaukee, WI, United States
Day 2 02 Sep 2025
Mackinac Island, MI, United States
Day 3 03 Sep 2025
Fathom Five National Marine Park, Ontario, Canada, ON, Canada
Day 4 04 Sep 2025
Killarney, Ontario, Canada, ON, Canada
Day 5 05 Sep 2025
Frazer Bay, Ontario, Canada, ON, Canada
Day 6 06 Sep 2025
Soo Locks, MI, United States
Day 7 07 Sep 2025
Silver Islet, Ontario, Canada, ON, Canada
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Day 8 08 Sep 2025
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Promotion(s)

To secure a promotion, contact your travel advisor.
  • August Trade Promotions

    Valid for Travel Now Through 01 Aug 2028

    SUMMER SALE

    ALL INCLUSIVE VOYAGES FROM $2,199

    FREE INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE* & $25 DEPOSIT

    ASK FOR OFFER CODE: EBD

    Expires August 31, 2025

    ANNIVERSARY SALE†

    ANNIVERSARY SALE (ANV25)

    Save up to 35%

    FREE International Airfare* & $25 Deposit

    ASK FOR OFFER CODE: ANV25

    OR

    ANNIVERSARY SALE (PANV8)

    Save up to 35%*, FREE International Airfare* & $25 Deposit

    Plus Double Past Guest Discount: Save up to $800 per couple

    ASK FOR OFFER CODE: PANV8

    Expires August 31, 2025

    Offers combinable with Virtuoso Exclusive Amenity Shipboard Credits

    Summer Sale: Valid on bookings made August 1 – August 31, 2025. Offer expires August 31, 2025. Cruise fares, airfares and offers vary by departure date; for specific pricing, see our website or call for details. Cruise prices listed reflect the lowest lead-in fare for the months listed by stateroom category. Air offers not valid on Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City gateways. Air does not have to be purchased to get cruise/tour offer. Cruise savings and airfares vary based on itinerary, departure, category and air gateway city. Additional restrictions may apply. 2026–2027: Book and deposit by August 31, 2025. 2026: Pay in full by October 31, 2025. 2027: Pay in full by April 30, 2026. 2028: Pay in full by January, 15 2027. Offer EBD Rivers, Oceans & Expeditions: Cruise from $2,199 per person based on select departures of Rhine Getaway, Danube Waltz and Romantic Danube; other itineraries, dates and categories may vary. *FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select river, ocean and expedition itineraries & departures from most gateways. Airfare offers are subject to change: Based on inventory availability at time of purchase and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. A limited-time $25 per person deposit is due at time of booking for all featured itineraries; remaining deposit is due with final payment (excludes World Cruise itineraries). †Anniversary Sale (ANV25): Up to 35% off cruise price based on select departures and categories of Viking Shores & Fjords, Trade Routes of the Middle Ages, Portugal’s River of Gold and New Orleans & Southern Charms; other itineraries, dates and categories may vary (excludes World Cruise itineraries). Offer PANV8 (Rivers): Up to 35% off cruise price based on select itinerary departures and categories. FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of Grand European Tour and European Sojourn from most gateways. Additional restrictions may apply. 2-FOR-1 airfare available on 2026 River voyages in economy class, excluding Magnificent Mekong. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer PANV8 (Oceans): Up to 35% off cruise price based on select itinerary departures and categories. FREE roundtrip international airfare based on select departures of North Pacific Passage from most gateways. FREE Airfare offer is subject to change: Based on inventory availability at time of purchase and may be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply.

    Double Past Guest Discount: applicable on all featured itineraries and voyage dates. Past Guests who have sailed with Viking in the past 12 months save $800 per couple ($400 per person) on listed cruise prices; all other Past Guests save $400 per couple ($200 per person). CST# 2052644-40

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