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11-night Cruising The Great Lakes Cruise/Land Package: Eastbound - Chicago To Toronto

Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Champlain for Tauck
August 25, 2025
1542638 | Prices from $10,790

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

View the distinctive architectural styles of the Chicago skyline on an informative river cruise in Chicago, hearing the stories behind iconic works by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan and others

Enjoy an early morning, private opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • Gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff and local guides
  • Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $4,500
  • Two nights in Chicago at your choice of Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park or Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
  • Two nights in Toronto at your choice of Fairmont Royal York or Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
  • Seven nights aboard a Ponant small ship cruising Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron and Michigan
  • Architectural cruise & choice of Chicago Art Institute visit or Millennium Park Walking Tour in Chicago
  • Private off-road adventure at Lake Michigan dunes
  • On Mackinac Island, choice of horse-drawn carriage or bicycle tour & lunch at the Grand Hotel
  • In Detroit, choice of city landmarks tour including the Motown Museum, or tour of The Henry Ford & Greenfield Village in Dearborn
  • Choice of visits to Royal Ontario Museum or Ontario Art Gallery in Toronto
  • Private boat excursion to Niagara Falls
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day aboard ship, including house wines & spirits; premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost
  • 28 meals on land and sea; applicable fuel charges, service charges, porterage and taxes
Chicago/Toronto
Chicago • 8/25/2025
Chicago • 8/26/2025
Chicago • 8/27/2025
Milwaukee • 8/27/2025
Muskegon • 8/28/2025
Mackinac Island • 8/29/2025
Lake Huron • 8/30/2025
Detroit • 8/31/2025
Cleveland • 9/1/2025
Welland Canal • 9/2/2025
Toronto • 9/3/2025
Niagara Falls, ON • 9/3/2025
Toronto • 9/4/2025
Toronto • 9/5/2025

Balcony

Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 View Details
Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3
Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
  • Category: DEL
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Cabin - Deck 3 (DEL)
From $10,790/night
Prestige Stateroom View Details
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
  • Category: PR4
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom (PR4)
From $11,490/night
Prestige Stateroom View Details
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
  • Category: PR5
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom (PR5)
From $11,790/night
Prestige Stateroom View Details
Prestige Stateroom
Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
  • Category: PR6
Size: 19 sq. m. (204 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Stateroom (PR6)
From $11,990/night

Suite

Deluxe Suite View Details
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite (DS4)
  • Category: DS4
Size: 27.5 sq. m. (296 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Suite (DS4)
From $13,790/night
Prestige Suite - Deck 5 View Details
Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
  • Category: PS5
Size: 38 sq. m. (409 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm.
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite - Deck 5 (PS5)
From $16,790/night
Prestige Suite - Deck 6 View Details
Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
  • Category: PS6
Size: 38 sq. m. (409 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm.
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Prestige Suite - Deck 6 (PS6)
From $17,290/night
Privilege Suite View Details
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite (PV6)
  • Category: PV6
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Privilege Suite (PV6)
From $17,790/night
Grand Deluxe Suite View Details
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
  • Category: GD6
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD6)
From $19,290/night
Owner's Suite View Details
Owner's Suite
Owner's Suite (SA)
  • Category: SA
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.). Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm) Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living &, sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Owner's Suite (SA)
From $22,790/night
Privilege Suite View Details
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite (PV5)
  • Category: PV5
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Privilege Suite (PV5)
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Privilege Suite View Details
Privilege Suite
Privilege Suite (PV)
  • Category: PV
Size: 32 sq. m. (344 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: One fixed Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and a Queen or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Privilege Suite (PV)
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Grand Deluxe Suite View Details
Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
  • Category: GD5
Size: 45 sq. m. (484 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) and 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Grand Deluxe Suite (GD5)
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Deluxe Suite View Details
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite (DS3)
  • Category: DS3
Size: 27.5 sq. m. (296 sq. ft.) Private Balcony: Yes Beds: Queen (180 cm x 200 cm) or 2 twins (90 cm x 200 cm).
Stateroom Amenities: Individually controlled air conditioning, separate living & sleeping areas, closet, flat screen satellite TV, video on demand, satellite direct-line telephone, iPod player, 110/220 volt outlets, electronic safe, minibar, alarm clock, WiFi internet access.
Deluxe Suite (DS3)
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Tauck - Cruise Division: Le Champlain for Tauck
Le Champlain for Tauck

A built-in hydraulic platform with adjustable heights that allow for easy access to the sea for swimming, water sports, and embarkation/disembarkation for on-shore excursions. Ponant's new Explorer Series yachts distinguish themselves by their sophisticated styling, innovative "green" technology, and attentive service while offering a refined, small-ship cruising experience.

Dining

Fresh products, carefully selected ingredients, refined dishes throughout your cruise, enjoy outstanding cuisine prepared by talented chefs sharing their passion for the legacy of French cooking. The panoramic Gastronomic Restaurant accommodates all passengers in a single sitting, this dining area, opening to the outside, offers cuisine featuring inspiration drawn from local ports of call.

Bars & Lounges

Exclusive to the Explorer-Series small ships, Le Laperouse, Le Dumont d'Urville and Le Champlain, The Blue Eye lounge is the world's first multi-sensory, underwater lounge. The space's graphical references evoke cetaceans and jellyfish and inspiration is evident in the lines of the lounge, the positioning of the body, the furniture and the fittings.