| Cruise line | Ponant Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Bellot |
| Duration | 8 nights |
| Port calls | 9 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $9,970 per person |
| Year built | 2020 |
| Guests | 264 |
| Cabins | 92 |
| Crew | 112 |
| Length | 131 m |
| Beam | 18 m |
| Cruising speed | 15.0 kn |
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Wisconsin, Lake Michigan Cruise from Milwaukee to Toronto — 9 Days
8 nights · Wisconsin, Lake Michigan · Departs Milwaukee WI (USA) · Visiting Great Lakes, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste Marie, Manitoulin Island, Detroit MI, Port Colborne ON, Welland Canal, Toronto · Aboard Ponant Cruises on the Le Bellot
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Day 1
Milwaukee WI, USA
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan, where a waterfront, lively markets and celebrated brewing heritage make a rewarding first impression. The Milwaukee Art Museum, with its striking wings designed by Santiago Calatrava, anchors the lakefront. Inland, the Historic Third Ward pairs restored warehouses with galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Follow the RiverWalk for public art and views of the city’s bridges. Then choose a brewery tour or a meal featuring Wisconsin cheese and local beer.
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Day 2
Great Lakes, USA
The five Great Lakes form an inland sea, holding about one-fifth of the world’s surface fresh water. From Chicago’s architectural skyline to Mackinac Island’s car-free lanes, each stop has a distinct character. Explore maritime museums, Indigenous history and working waterfronts shaped by trade and industry. Between ports, watch freighters cross open water as forests give way to dunes, lighthouses and limestone cliffs.
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Day 2
Mackinac Island, USA
Mackinac Island makes an immediate impression: motor vehicles are prohibited, leaving streets to bicycles and horse-drawn carriages. Its harbor lies in the Straits of Mackinac, between Lakes Huron and Michigan. Walk up to Fort Mackinac for broad water views and a close look at the island’s strategic past. Then explore Victorian cottages, wooded trails and celebrated fudge shops along Main Street. Allow time to leave the waterfront and discover quieter lanes and the island’s natural side.
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Day 3
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
At the eastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Sault Ste. Marie offers a close-up view of a vital Great Lakes passage. Watch freighters enter the Soo Locks and rise or fall between Lake Superior and the lower lakes. Visit the Museum Ship Valley Camp for Great Lakes maritime history, or explore downtown’s shops and local landmarks. Along the St. Marys River, industry and northern scenery share the view.
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Day 4
Manitoulin Island, Canada
Manitoulin Island rises from Lake Huron as the world’s largest freshwater island, a place of open horizons and Anishinaabe heritage. Hike the Cup and Saucer Trail for broad views; Bridal Veil Falls offers an easy pause. In Little Current, the swing bridge links the island to the mainland; communities share living Anishinaabe traditions, art, and food.
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Day 5
Great Lakes, USA
The five Great Lakes form an inland sea, holding about one-fifth of the world’s surface fresh water. From Chicago’s architectural skyline to Mackinac Island’s car-free lanes, each stop has a distinct character. Explore maritime museums, Indigenous history and working waterfronts shaped by trade and industry. Between ports, watch freighters cross open water as forests give way to dunes, lighthouses and limestone cliffs.
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Day 6
Detroit MI, USA
Warren lies north of Detroit in Michigan’s Macomb County. It makes a practical base for exploring the Motor City and its automotive history. The city is home to General Motors’ landmark Technical Center, designed by Eero Saarinen, though access is limited. Downtown Detroit’s museums, riverfront and Motown landmarks are an easy drive away. Warren’s parks and neighborhood restaurants offer a glimpse of life beyond the assembly lines.
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Day 7
Great Lakes, USA
The five Great Lakes form an inland sea, holding about one-fifth of the world’s surface fresh water. From Chicago’s architectural skyline to Mackinac Island’s car-free lanes, each stop has a distinct character. Explore maritime museums, Indigenous history and working waterfronts shaped by trade and industry. Between ports, watch freighters cross open water as forests give way to dunes, lighthouses and limestone cliffs.
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Day 7
Port Colborne ON, Canada
Port Colborne stands at the Welland Canal’s southern entrance, where Lake Erie meets a working ship route. From the waterfront, watch freighters approach Lock 8, the canal’s final lock before they reach the lake. Then trade ship-sized scale for the town’s relaxed streets, local shops and sandy Nickel Beach. Here, the St. Lawrence Seaway feels close enough to touch, while the shoreline invites you to linger.
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Day 8
Welland Canal, Canada
Few waterways make engineering feel so immediate as the Welland Canal. Here, ships rise and descend through eight locks to bypass Niagara Falls, linking Lake Ontario with Lake Erie. Watch freighters pass at close range, then explore the canal’s shoreline communities and maritime history. Welland and nearby St. Catharines offer a distinctly Canadian perspective on this vital Great Lakes shipping route. The experience is measured not in grand monuments, but in scale, movement and the patient choreography of water.
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Day 9
Toronto, Canada
Toronto rewards a day ashore with a skyline made for lingering and neighbourhoods best explored on foot. The CN Tower rises above a city whose residents trace roots to more than 200 ethnic origins. Take the ferry to the Toronto Islands for open lake views. Back downtown, choose the Art Gallery of Ontario or the Royal Ontario Museum. Save time for St. Lawrence Market, where local produce and prepared food make an easy, memorable lunch.
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Published August 20, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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