exclusive journeys america’s great lakes...november 22, 1963 and the bus on which the courageous...
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• Join our AAA Host and shipboard experts on this luxury voyage featuring gastronomic dining and an open bar throughout.
• Immerse in the Victorian-era ambience of Mackinac Island as you explore by horse-drawn carriage!
• Transit through the historic Soo Locks, built in 1855.
• Experience Ojibwe traditions on Manitoulin, the world’s largest freshwater island.
• Explore three centuries of American history and innovation at the renowned Henry Ford Museum.
• Embark on a thrilling cruise expedition through the Great Niagara Gorge into the heart of Horseshoe Falls!
• Delight in the scenery of the 1,000 Islands, a picturesque archipelago of islands and islets that straddles the Canadian-U.S. border.
INSPIRING EXPERIENCES • AUTHENTIC ENCOUNTERS • ONLY FROM AAA
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Lake Michigan
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AMERICA’S GREAT LAKES
Exclusive Journeys
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■ Michigan 800-878-9192
■ Illinois or Indiana 866-968-7222
■ Wisconsin 800-636-5600
■ North Dakota 800-342-4254
Our attentive AAA Host and engaging shipboard experts enrich these unique luxury voyages showcasing the rich history, culture and natural wonders of America’s Five Great Lakes.
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Niagara Falls
DAY 1 | Step aboard in ChicagoWelcome aboard the luxurious ms Saint Laurent. Settle in to your stylish stateroom and then sit down to an elegant dinner with complimentary wine and beer as we set sail. meals d
DAY 2 | Lake MichiganEnjoy a scenic day of cruising, wonderful dining, our open bar and our enriching Listen + Learn Aboard program. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Mackinac IslandExperience the island’s Victorian era ambience on a horse-drawn carriage tour and visit historic Fort Mackinac, built by the British in 1780 and used until the end of the War of 1812. meals b+l+d
DAY 4 | Into Lake SuperiorYour tour of Sault Saint Marie includes the historic Soo Locks built in 1855 and a maritime museum set inside a cargo ship that plied these waters from 1917 through 1966. meals b+l+d
DAY 5 | Manitoulin IslandDelight in the beauty of Georgian Bay before going ashore on the largest freshwater island in the world. Experience a traditional welcome ceremony at the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation before touring the galleries of this heritage museum. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 | Cruising Lake HuronIndulge in another day of scenic cruising and enriching talks on the elegant, but never stuffy, ms Saint Laurent. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Henry Ford MuseumRelive 300 years of American history, culture and invention at the renowned Henry Ford Museum. Fascinating exhibits include the limousine that transported John F. Kennedy through the streets of Dallas on November 22, 1963 and the bus on which the courageous Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in December 1955. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Niagara FallsLearn about the historic Welland Canal and travel through the vineyard-laced landscapes of the Niagara Peninsula. View the falls and set out on a thrilling boat tour through the Great Niagara Gorge into the heart of the famed Horseshoe Falls. meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | Lake Ontario + St. Lawrence SeawayThrill to the scenery of the 1,000 Islands as our ship begins its journey from Lake Ontario into this wondrous region of forested shorelines, historic lighthouses and tranquil bays. meals b+l+d
DAY 1 0 | Disembark in Montreal, Québec meals b
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Manitoulin Island
Maracaibo Valencia
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THE ms SAINT LAURENT
With only 210 guests and more than 90 staff, this new luxury ship promises attentive personalized service and casual elegance. Enjoy innovative outdoor lounges, gastronomic à la carte dining with wine and beer, and an open bar throughout your cruise. Stylish staterooms feature premium mattresses, pillow menus and high thread-count linens. Expertly-guided shore excursions are enhanced by an enriching Listen + Learn Aboard program hosted by engaging experts.
CHICAGO – SOFITEL WATER TOWER
A stylish luxury hotel on Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast.
MONTREAL – HOTEL NELLIGAN
A luxury boutique hotel set in a splendid turn of the century landmark in the heart of Old Montreal.
W H E N O N L Y T H E B E S T W I L L D O . . .
• Fully escorted from Chicago to Montreal by our experienced AAA Host
• 9 nights in your choice of stateroom or suite aboard the 5-star ms Saint Laurent
• All meals onboard: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 9 dinners with free-flowing wine and beer
• Complimentary open bar throughout your entire cruise
• 24-hour room service and free WiFi
• Complete program of expertly guided shore excursions with state-of-the-art personal headsets so you don’t miss a single word
• Enriching shipboard discussions, talks and lectures hosted by our handpicked team of engaging experts well versed in the history, biology, culture and geology of America’s five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway
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Jul 5 R, 14 Aug 28 $5,399 $6,099 $6,399 $6,899 $7,399R - Operates in reverse, Montreal to Chicago.
Port charges $399. Rates are per person, double occupancy. Space may be limited. Ask for single rates.
• AAA Members always save $115 per person.
• Exclusive AAA additional savings of $500 per person.
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JOURNEY Value
Save $615* per person
10 DAYS $ 5,798$ 5, 183*
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GREENLAND
C A N A D A
MEXICO
CUBA
PANAMA
BELIZE
GUATEMALA
EL SALVADOR
HONDURAS
NICARAGUA
COSTA RICA
JAMAICA
HAITI
DOM. REP.
COLOMBIA
VENEZUELA
GREENLAND ICELAND
U . S . A .
MEXICO
CUBA
HAITI
DOM. REP.
Barranquilla Barquisimeto
Belize City
Montreal
Medellin
Torshavn
Sault Ste. Marie
The Welland Canal+ Niagara Falls
Manitoulin Island
Maracaibo Valencia
Great BearLake
L. Nicaragua
Lake Erie
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario
Lake Superior
Lake
Mic
higa
n
Chicago
Mackinac Island
1,000 Islands
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+ ENHANCE YOUR VOYAGE IN CHICAGO + MONTREAL
Our easy-to-add city stays in Chicago and Montreal include our handpicked 5-star hotels, guided sightseeing and all transfers for $1,300.