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Discover North American Waterways: St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes - 2023

Montréal • 12-night Great Lakes small ship cruise with Kingston, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island, Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinac Island, Lake Michigan • Chicago
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    DISCOVER THE ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS AND INVIGORATING CITYSCAPES OF MONTRÉAL
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    CRUISE ON THE 5-STAR OCEAN EXPLORER, AN AGILE AND STATE-OF-THE-ART EXPEDITION VESSEL THAT CAN NAVIGATE TO PLACES LARGER SHIPS CAN’T
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  • 13
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Hilton Palmer House

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Chicago, IL, USA

An icon of downtown Chicago for over 150 years, the Palmer House sits at the heart of the Theater District. Located two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. State Street shops are just outside the door. Sip a cocktail in the famed lobby and bite into a brownie at the hotel where it was invented. Enjoy the fitness center, spa, and renovated pool.

InterContinental Montreal

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Montréal, Canada

Located above the World Trade Centre Montréal and directly connected to the famous Underground City, the InterContinental Montreal is a 6-minute walk from Notre-Dame Basilica, along with the eateries and shops of Old Montréal. Each cozy, refined room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and iPod dock, Keurig® coffee machine, hair dryer, and in-room safe.

Stepping out, you’ll find a restaurant and an absinthe bar, a health center with an indoor saltwater lap pool, dry sauna, and massage therapy services. A convenient bus service to the Montréal airport is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Fairmont Château Laurier

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Ottawa, Canada

Occupying a grand limestone property overlooking the Rideau Canal, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the National Gallery of Canada, and less than a kilometer from Parliament Hill. 

Polished rooms feature Keurig coffee-makers, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some have pull-out sofas, minibars and/or views of the Parliament. Suites add living areas, and some have dining rooms. Upgraded quarters offer access to a private lounge with free breakfast, snacks and evening appetizers.

Amenities include a refined restaurant and a cocktail lounge, in addition to an indoor pool and a gym. 

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Journey Discover North American Waterways: St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes A Voyage along the Great Lakes-with Smithsonian Journeys
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Per Diem $588 $931
Included Tours and Special Features 13 included features and Cultural Discoveries
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Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before and during your adventure Not specified on webpage
 Vessel Size  Our ocean discovery vessel, the m/s Ocean Explorer has 15 solo cabins (11 for expedition cruises) and 15 triple-occupancy cabins each, with a maximum capacity of under 150 passengers on each sailing.  183 guests Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio. 
 Accommodations in hotels On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.   Not specified on webpage We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port. 
Air-Inclusive Price*  $9,999  $7,450
 # of Days  17  8
Meals 41 meals: 16 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 14 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.
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Single Travelers Free Singles on every departure - Save up to $13,999!*
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