Great Lakes & Thousand Islands
9-DAYS / 8-NIGHTS
BRAND NEW ITINERARY
Sail through the scenic Thousand Islands, where historic castles and forested shores create a storybook backdrop. Discover charming towns and world-class museums. Marvel at the engineering of the Welland Canal as you travel to the next scenic destination, experiencing the many treasures of the Great Lakes region. |
CANADA |
Lake Ontario |
Ogdensburg
Clayton
Thousand
Islands
Oswego
|
Niagara Falls |
Canal
Welland
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Rochester |
Syracuse |
Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
Buffalo
NEW YORK Reverse itinerary available
Cruise Highlights
Day 1 Syracuse, NY � Arrive in Syracuse for your hotel stay. Visit landmarks like Clinton Square and the Erie Canal Museum.
Day 2 Cruising Lake Ontario � Board in nearby Oswego and settle into your stateroom. Take time to explore the ship or enjoy enrichment talks on the St. Lawrence River’ s maritime legacy as your voyage begins.
Day 3 Clayton, NY � Board a glass bottom boat to travel to Rock Island Lighthouse and experience the beauty and history of the Thousand Islands on this unique excursion.
Day 4 Day of Cruising � Sail across the sparkling waters of Lake Ontario, spending the day enjoying the ship’ s amenities.
Day 5 Ogdensburg, NY � Discover an 18th-century French mission-fort rising at the powerful meeting point of the St. Lawrence and Oswegatchie Rivers. Once a pivotal stronghold in the French and Indian War, it remains an important chapter in early North American colonial history.
Day 6 Rochester, NY � Explore the home of civil rights leader Susan B. Anthony. See the site of her famous 1872 arrest for voting and the headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association during her presidency.
Day 7 Day of Cruising � Transit the remarkable Welland Canal, one of North America’ s greatest engineering feats. As the ship rises nearly 100 feet between Lakes Ontario and Erie, watch the massive lock gates in action.
Day 8 Buffalo, NY � Experience Niagara Falls from the U. S. side, starting at the Observation Tower for sweeping views of all three waterfalls. Then board Maid of the Mist to cruise into the heart of Horseshoe Falls.
Day 9 Buffalo, NY � Enjoy breakfast on board before continuing your journey home. Reflect on your adventures and the wonderful friends made along the way.
To learn more about specific excursions, visit AmericanCruiseLines. com
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Room category rates are per person and correspond with each ship ' s deck plan starting on page 89. Categories and prices vary by date and ship. All itineraries, prices, routes, excursions, and ships are subject to change.