From: United States, Milwaukee
To: Canada, Toronto
Dates: 19.08.2026 - 27.08.2026
Duration: 8 Nights
Ship: LE BELLOT

A Voyage Along the Great Lakes – with Smithsonian Journeys

In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys. This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture. Set sail with PONANT aboard Le Bellot for an 9-day cruise to discover the Great Lakes. Depart from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the United States’ “brew city,” and begin your voyage by sailing the length of Lake Michigan, a veritable inland sea, following in the footsteps of the region’s indigenous Americans, first settlers, and trappers. On Mackinac Island, explore the island’s Victorian past by horse and buggy before continuing to Sault Ste. Marie, where you will have the opportunity to transit the engineering marvel of the Soo Locks for a foray into Lake Superior.  Your next lake, Lake Huron, boasts myriad islands in its northern part, with white rocks capped with conifers plunging into the sapphire waters of the lake. Here you will discover the quaint town of Little Current, gateway to Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwater island. Then explore the charming city of Parry Sound, in the heart of the fantastic UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Georgian Bay. From your call in Port Colborne, you will be able to see the impressive Niagara Falls. These three powerful waterfalls, renowned the world over, are an exquisite natural spectacle. Le Bellot will then sail the Welland Canal connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. You will end in cosmopolitan and dynamic Toronto, Ontario, on the shore of Lake Ontario. Canada’s largest city will charm you with its museums, parks, and gardens.

LE BELLOT

  • Length: 131 m
  • Beam: 18 m
  • Draft: 4,7 m
  • Ice class: 1C
  • Classification: Bureau Veritas
  • Flag: French
  • Guest decks: 5
  • Zodiacs: 9
  • Tonnage: 9 976 UMS
  • Electric motors: 2 X 2 000 KW
  • Power: 6 400 KW
  • Construction: Vard Sovik, Norvège
  • Guests: 184
  • Cabins: 92
  • Crew: 118
Ship in Details

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arr
Dep
1
Aug 19, 2026
United States, Milwaukee
15:00*
17:00
2
Aug 20, 2026
United States, Lake Michigan
-
-
2
Aug 20, 2026
United States, Mackinac Island
-
-
3
Aug 21, 2026
United States, Sault Ste. Marie
-
-
4
Aug 22, 2026
Canada, Little Current
-
-
5
Aug 23, 2026
Canada, Parry Sound
-
-
5
Aug 23, 2026
Canada, Lake Huron
-
-
6
Aug 24, 2026
Canada, St. Clair River
-
-
6
Aug 24, 2026
United States, Detroit
-
-
7
Aug 25, 2026
United States, Lake Erie
-
-
7
Aug 25, 2026
Canada, Port Colborne
-
-
8
Aug 26, 2026
Canada, Welland Canal
-
-
9
Aug 27, 2026
Canada, Toronto
-
08:00**
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

Cabins & Accomodations

Lower deck balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Upper decks balcony stateroom

  • Cabin: 19 m²
  • Pax: 2
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Deluxe Suite

  • Cabin: 27 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Prestige Suite

  • Cabin: 38 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Privilege Suite

  • Cabin: 32 m²
  • Pax: 3
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Grand Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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Owner's Suite

  • Cabin: 45 m²
  • Pax: 4
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