Explore the Great Lakes' quieter side with cruises offering science, history, and unique access to hidden gems.

This Northern Michigan harbor town is celebrating five years as a cruise ship port and expects to welcome the largest ...

Last year marked a high point for the Port of Cleveland, with 53 cruise ship calls and approximately 8,700 passengers ...

About 20,000 cruise ship passengers are expected to visit Milwaukee between April and October in 2026.

A new book, “The Great Lakes Ships of Frank E. Kirby” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), explores the life of a ...

Hantavirus is suspected of spreading aboard a luxury cruise ship, killing three passengers and sparking new concerns as a ...

Ohio hides a cliffside house made from a Great Lakes freighter, with island views and a story that feels almost unreal.

Viking has opened bookings for its 2028–29 expedition voyages.  The season features newly released departure dates ...

Discovery of unknown life forms doesn’t always come from outer space, hidden jungles or the deepest depths of the ocean. In this case, nature offered a surprise in the oily recesses of a research ...

Alpena, Michigan, will welcome Viking’s two largest Great Lakes cruise ships, the Octantis and Polaris, for 20 visits during the 2026 cruising season. Passengers will arrive via tender boats for ...

The Viking Polaris kicks off what officials hope will be a record breaking season for cruise traffic in the city.

Our guests want to stay a little bit closer to home. It’s a perfect year with America’s 250th to explore home,” said John ...