--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: caace8f7-5404-4a1e-a02a-a4603f59dab0 slug: 2143307 voyage_code: INS2615 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Inspiration departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Milwaukee disembarkation_port: Halifax, Canada starting_price_usd: 15499.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-15T23:40:14Z --- # Great Lakes and St Lawrence River - lakes and rivers awash with the American dream - Milwaukee to Halifax > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Inspiration · Oct 7 – 25   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Inspiration | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Milwaukee | | **Disembarkation Port** | Halifax, Canada | | **Starting Price** | 15,499 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | INS2615 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Milwaukee **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:30 PM Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreation of old Milwaukee ### Day 2: Mackinac Island **Arrives:** 01:30 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM This rocky island, covered with splendid forests, and enjoying a perfect microclimate all of its own, is the holiday paradise of the jet set. All motor vehicles are forbidden, so enjoy walking or riding a horse drawn carriage up to the panoramic Grand Hotel. Mackinac , historic region of the Old Northwest (see Northwest Territory), a shortening of Michilimackinac. The name, in the past, was variously applied to different areas: to Mackinac Island; to Michigan; to the whole fur-trading region... ### Day 3: Sault Ste. Marie **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:30 PM Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Ontario, Canada. It's on the St. Marys River, north of the U.S. border, near 3 of the Great Lakes. It’s known for the 19th-century Sault Ste. Marie Canal, lined with red sandstone buildings. The Art Gallery of Algoma showcases works by local, national and international artists. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre has a collection of aircraft and flight simulators. ### Day 4: Parry Sound **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 5: Killarney **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Killarney is a town on the shores of Lough Leane in southwest Ireland’s County Kerry. It’s a stop on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, and the start and finishing point of the 200-km Kerry Way walking trail. The town's 19th-century buildings include St. Mary’s Cathedral. Across the bridge from the cathedral is Killarney National Park. Victorian mansion Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms sits in the park. ### Day 6: Tobermory **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Tobermory is a harbour village on the Bruce Peninsula in the province of Ontario. Just southeast, Bruce Peninsula National Park is known for the Bruce Trail footpath on the craggy Niagara Escarpment, and the Grotto, a wave-carved cave in Georgian Bay. The village lies next to Fathom Five National Marine Park, which is home to the Flowerpot Island sea stacks, 19th-century lighthouses and multiple shipwreck dive sites. ### Day 7: Windsor **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Windsor is a city in Ontario, Canada, across the Detroit River from the U.S. city of Detroit. Its main waterfront park stretches about 5 kilometres, from the 1929 Ambassador suspension bridge past the contemporary Windsor Sculpture Park. Also along the waterfront are monuments dedicated to the Canadian armed forces at Dieppe Gardens, plus Caesars Windsor, a casino complex overlooking Detroit. ### Day 8: Welland Canal, Toronto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Lake Ontario **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 10: St Lawrence River **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: Montreal, Canada **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. It’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Its boroughs, many of which were once independent cities, include neighbourhoods ranging from cobblestoned, French colonial Vieux-Montréal – with the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica at its centre – to bohemian Plateau. ### Day 12: Quebec City **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM For centuries, the cliff-top site of what is now Quйbec City was occupied by a native Iroquois village. The first permanent European settlement began in 1608 when Samuel de Champlain established a fur trading post. By 1663, New France had become a royal province, administered by a council appointed directly by the crown and answerable to the king's council in France. Long-brewing European struggles between England and France spilled over into the colonies, prompting the construction of Qu&... ### Day 13: Saguenay **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Saguenay is a city in Québec, Canada. It’s known for Saguenay Fjord, which leads to the St. Lawrence River. The Musée du Fjord has history displays and an aquarium. La Pulperie de Chicoutimi museum charts regional history in an 1800s wood-pulp mill. Exhibits on the area’s huge 1996 floods are on show at the Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche. Ski and bike trails wind through the riverside Parc de la Rivière-du-Moulin. ### Day 14: Tadoussac **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Tadoussac is a village in Quebec, Canada, at the confluence of the Saguenay and Saint Lawrence rivers. The indigenous Innu called the place Totouskak meaning "bosom", probably in reference to the two round and sandy hills located on the west side of the village. ### Day 15: Gaspe **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Gaspé is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec in Canada. Gaspé is located about 650 km northeast of Quebec City, and 350 km east of Rimouski. As of the 2011 Canadian Census, the city had a total population of 15,163. ### Day 16: Iles de la Madeleine **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is one of two municipalities forming the urban agglomeration of Magdalen Islands in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region and its population was 12,010 as of the 2016 Census. ### Day 17: Prince Edward Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Halifax, Canada **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $15,499 | | Balcony | $17,622 | ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Inspiration #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| ## Ports of Call ### Milwaukee Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer tours chronicling its role in the beer industry. Overlooking the Menomonee River, the Harley-Davidson Museum displays classic motorcycles, including one of Elvis Presley’s. Nearby is the Milwaukee Public Museum, with its large-scale European Village and a recreatio... ### Mackinac Island This rocky island, covered with splendid forests, and enjoying a perfect microclimate all of its own, is the holiday paradise of the jet set. All motor vehicles are forbidden, so enjoy walking or riding a horse drawn carriage up to the panoramic Grand Hotel. Mackinac , historic region of the Old Northwest (see Northwest Territory), a shortening of Michilimackinac. The name, in the past, was va... ### Sault Ste. Marie *Coordinates: 46.4953, -84.3453* Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Ontario, Canada. It's on the St. Marys River, north of the U.S. border, near 3 of the Great Lakes. It’s known for the 19th-century Sault Ste. Marie Canal, lined with red sandstone buildings. The Art Gallery of Algoma showcases works by local, national and international artists. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre has a collection of aircraft and flight simulators. ### Parry Sound ### Killarney *Coordinates: -28.3401, 152.294* Killarney is a town on the shores of Lough Leane in southwest Ireland’s County Kerry. It’s a stop on the Ring of Kerry scenic drive, and the start and finishing point of the 200-km Kerry Way walking trail. The town's 19th-century buildings include St. Mary’s Cathedral. Across the bridge from the cathedral is Killarney National Park. Victorian mansion Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms sit... ### Tobermory *Coordinates: 56.6228, -6.0723* Tobermory is a harbour village on the Bruce Peninsula in the province of Ontario. Just southeast, Bruce Peninsula National Park is known for the Bruce Trail footpath on the craggy Niagara Escarpment, and the Grotto, a wave-carved cave in Georgian Bay. The village lies next to Fathom Five National Marine Park, which is home to the Flowerpot Island sea stacks, 19th-century lighthouses and multiple s... ### Windsor *Coordinates: 51.48, -0.605995* Windsor is a city in Ontario, Canada, across the Detroit River from the U.S. city of Detroit. Its main waterfront park stretches about 5 kilometres, from the 1929 Ambassador suspension bridge past the contemporary Windsor Sculpture Park. Also along the waterfront are monuments dedicated to the Canadian armed forces at Dieppe Gardens, plus Caesars Windsor, a casino complex overlooking Detroit. ### Welland Canal, Toronto ### Lake Ontario ### St Lawrence River ### Montreal, Canada *Coordinates: 45.5454, -73.6391* Montréal is the largest city in Canada's Québec province. It’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Its boroughs, many of which were once independent cities, include neighbourhoods ranging from cobblestoned, French colonial Vieux-Montréal – with the Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica at its centre – to bohemian Plateau. ### Quebec City *Coordinates: 46.8128, -71.2152* For centuries, the cliff-top site of what is now Quйbec City was occupied by a native Iroquois village. The first permanent European settlement began in 1608 when Samuel de Champlain established a fur trading post. By 1663, New France had become a royal province, administered by a council appointed directly by the crown and answerable to the king's council in France. Long-brewing European st... ### Saguenay *Coordinates: 48.4333, -71.0833* Saguenay is a city in Québec, Canada. It’s known for Saguenay Fjord, which leads to the St. Lawrence River. The Musée du Fjord has history displays and an aquarium. La Pulperie de Chicoutimi museum charts regional history in an 1800s wood-pulp mill. Exhibits on the area’s huge 1996 floods are on show at the Musée de la Petite Maison Blanche. Ski and bike trails wind through the riverside Parc de l... ### Tadoussac *Coordinates: 48.1563, -69.7147* Tadoussac is a village in Quebec, Canada, at the confluence of the Saguenay and Saint Lawrence rivers. The indigenous Innu called the place Totouskak meaning "bosom", probably in reference to the two round and sandy hills located on the west side of the village. ### Gaspe *Coordinates: 48.8301, -64.4818* Gaspé is a city at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula in the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region of eastern Quebec in Canada. Gaspé is located about 650 km northeast of Quebec City, and 350 km east of Rimouski. As of the 2011 Canadian Census, the city had a total population of 15,163. ### Iles de la Madeleine *Coordinates: 47.4249, -61.778* Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine is one of two municipalities forming the urban agglomeration of Magdalen Islands in Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region and its population was 12,010 as of the 2016 Census. ### Prince Edward Island *Coordinates: 46.2191, -62.9158* ### Halifax, Canada *Coordinates: 44.6462, -63.5736* Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143307 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143307 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143307.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2143307/ - **Primary Image:** N/A - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-15 23:40:14 UTC