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Grande Caribe | Grande Mariner | Niagara Prince

Great American Waterways

15-Night Itinerary

Grande Mariner
July 27–August 11, 2010 (Chicago-Warren)

Niagara Prince
June 27–July 12, 2010 (Chicago-Warren)

Chicago, IL • Manistee, MI • Manitowoc, WI • Mackinac Island, MI • Wyandotte, MI • Cleveland, OH • Erie, PA • Buffalo, NY • Rochester, NY • Oswego, NY • Troy, NY • Kingston, NY • West Point, NY • Warren, RI • (and in reverse)

American Waterways Map
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This is arguably one of the most amazing itineraries, offering striking water views of Chicago, Cleveland and New York and contrasting panoramic views of rural areas along some of America's most historic waterways.

CHICAGO, IL: Depart from historic Navy Pier.

MANISTEE, MI: Once a renowned commercial fishing port, now better known for recreation and elegant architecture built by lumber barons of a bygone era. (Eastbound Only)

MANITOWOC, WI: (Westbound Only)

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI: A charming Victorian village that astonishingly still relies on non-motorized transportation.

WYANDOTTE, MI: Gateway to the fabulous Ford Museum of Dearborn where the American experience is brought to life.

CLEVELAND, OH: Lake Erie's newly discovered pearl, thanks to countless restoration projects including vibrant cultural arts centers created from old mills.

ERIE, PA: (Eastbound Only)

BUFFALO, NY: Witness the thundering and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls—the most powerful waterfall in North America.

ROCHESTER, NY: Home of Eastman Kodak, you may opt to visit the George Eastman House, home to the International Museum of Photography.

OSWEGO, NY: Gateway to the Erie Canal and known as The Port City of Central New York (pilot house lowered/raised).

TROY, NY: A walk through this 19th century town reveals wrought iron architectural details (pilot house raised/lowered).

KINGSTON, NY: Tour the Hudson River Maritime Museum and Rondout Lighthouse.

WEST POINT, NY: Visit the impressive U.S. Military Academy. (Subject to Accessibility)

WARREN, RI: Disembarkation.