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A Voyage Along The Great Lakes – With Smithsonian Journeys

Ship: Le Champlain   
Departure: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Nights: 7 nights
Departs: Toronto
Returns: Milwaukee
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
7
Nights
Days at Sea
3
Sea Days
Ports
8
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    A Voyage Along The Great Lakes – With Smithsonian Journeys

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Toronto, Canada Embark 5:30 PM
    View of Toronto, Canada

    Toronto, located on the NW shore of Lake Ontario, is the capital of the province of Ontario and the third largest city in Canada. Its population of 6 million in the Greater Toronto Area is cosmopolitan and international. While the majority of Torontonians speak English as their primary language, over 160 languages are spoken in the city. Read more about Toronto, Canada

    2 Thursday, September 18, 2025 Welland Canal, Canada 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Welland Canal, Canada

    The Welland Canal is a ship canal in Ontario, Canada, connecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. It enables ships to ascend and descend the Niagara Escarpment and bypass Niagara Falls. Opened in 1829, it is 43.5 km long and took 5 years to construct. Read more about Welland Canal, Canada

    3 Friday, September 19, 2025 Port Colborne
    3 Friday, September 19, 2025 Lake Erie, USA 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Lake Erie, USA

    Lake Erie is the fourth-largest lake (by surface area) of the five Great Lakes in North America. Lake Erie's northern shore is the Canadian province of Ontario, with the U.S. states of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York on its western, southern, and eastern shores. Read more about Lake Erie, USA

    4 Saturday, September 20, 2025 Sailing Through Detroit
    5 Sunday, September 21, 2025 Lake Huron, USA 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
    View of Lake Huron, USA

    Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It connects in the west via the eight kilometre Straits of Mackinac to Lake Michigan (and hence has the same water level). It was named after the Huron people who inhabited the area. Read more about Lake Huron, USA

    5 Sunday, September 21, 2025 Little Current, USA 8:00 AM 7:30 PM
    View of Little Current, USA

    Little Current is the main town of the broader Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands municipality in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. Little Current is named for the strong currents of water that flow between North Channel and Georgian Bay, that are part of the northern tip of Lake Huron. The Canadian border with the USA runs through the centre of Lake Huron, and Little Current is in the northern Canadian portion. Read more about Little Current, USA

    6 Monday, September 22, 2025 Sault Sainte Marie, Canada 8:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Sault Sainte Marie, Canada

    Sault Sainte Marie ("the Rapids of Saint Mary") is a city in the USA state of Michigan. It is the US half of a twin city, with the more populous Canadian half on the north side of the St Marys River. The river joins Lake Superior at the north, to flow a further 70 km south to enter Lake Huron. Read more about Sault Sainte Marie, Canada

    7 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Mackinac Island, USA 7:00 AM 1:30 PM
    View of Mackinac Island, USA

    Mackinac Island is an island and resort in the USA state of Michigan. It is located on Lake Huron, seven kilometres east of the Straits of Mackinac, the straits that join Lakes Michigan and Huron. It was the site of Fort Mackinac, and two battles during the British-American War of 1812. Read more about Mackinac Island, USA

    7 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Sailing Lake Michigan
    8 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Milwaukee, USA 8:00 AM Disembark
    View of Milwaukee, USA

    Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin, and is situated on the western shores of Lake Michigan in the USA. Chicago lies 130 km to the south. It is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Read more about Milwaukee, USA

  • Ship

    Le Champlain Overview

    Le Champlain

    Le Champlain set sail under the French flag in September 2018. Named after famous French explorers, these sleek five-star luxury vessels will have the finest equipment for safety and stability.

  • Cabins

    Le Champlain Cabins

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite

    Privilege Suite  on the Le Champlain Privilege Suite  on the Le Champlain

    Cabin Types

    SA, PV6, PV5

    Average Cabin Size – 45.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 30.0 m2

    Area : 45 msup2;. 30 msup2; private balcony. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bedor twin beds ShowerMinibarFlat screensatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandsafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite

    Deluxe Suite on the Le Champlain Deluxe Suite on the Le Champlain

    Cabin Types

    PS6, PS5, GD6, GD5, DS6, DS5, DS4, DS3

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Area: 38 msup2;. Private balcony: 8msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin.Individually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Le Champlain Balcony on the Le Champlain

    Cabin Types

    PR6, PR5, PR4, DEL

    Average Cabin Size – 19.0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 4.0 m2

    Area: 19 msup2;. Capacity: up to 2 passengers per cabin. 4msup2; private balconyIndividually-controlled air-conditioningKing-size bed or twin bedsShowerMinibarFlat screenSatellite TVDesk with stationeryIpod(TM) playersVideo on demandSafeHairdryerBath robesSatellite direct line telephone110/220 volts outletFrench bath products24hr room serviceInternet access wifi2 cabins of 275 msup2; with a private balcony of 6 msup2; for people with reduced mobility.

  • Deck Plans

    Le Champlain Deck Plans

    Legend

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    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-inclusive offering

    Ponant's All-Inclusive offering:
    • Beverages including select mineral waters, cold drinks, wine, beer, champagne, spirits, coffee & tea
    • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    PLUS
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Cabin Availability

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Privilege Suite

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  • A Voyage Along The Great Lakes – With Smithsonian Journeys

    Cruiseline: Ponant Cruises Ship: Le Champlain Departure: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Toronto Returns: Milwaukee

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