--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 59e01edd-768b-48b3-b74f-ebc3137f72c0 slug: 2148296 voyage_code: XPO260508 cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Polaris departure_date: return_date: nights: 9 embarkation_port: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States disembarkation_port: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States starting_price_usd: 9495.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:24:39Z --- # Great Lakes Treasures - Milwaukee to Milwaukee > Viking · Viking Polaris · May 8 – 17   (9 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Polaris | | **Duration** | 9 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | | **Disembarkation Port** | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | | **Starting Price** | 9,495 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | XPO260508 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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, Michigan, United States **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. Mackinac Island State Park, with trails, woods and the limestone Arch Rock formation, covers most of the island. Founded in 1780, Fort Mackinac is a walled cluster of military buildings on a coastal bluff. The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has local works, including Native American art, maps and 19th-century photos ### Day 3: Georgian Bay, Canada **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Georgian Bay is the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, in Ontario. It’s characterized by rugged bedrock and white pine forests to the north and sandy southern beaches. Bruce Peninsula National Park on its western side includes part of the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment. Fathom Five National Marine Park is known for preserved shipwrecks, 19th-century lighthouses and Flowerpot Island’s sea-stack rock formations ### Day 4: Georgian Bay, Canada **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Georgian Bay is the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, in Ontario. It’s characterized by rugged bedrock and white pine forests to the north and sandy southern beaches. Bruce Peninsula National Park on its western side includes part of the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment. Fathom Five National Marine Park is known for preserved shipwrecks, 19th-century lighthouses and Flowerpot Island’s sea-stack rock formations ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Sault Sainte Marie **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Door Peninsula (Algoma), Wisconsin **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Chicago **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $9,495 | | Suite | $12,995 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN2) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (60... **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN3) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (60... **Nordic Penthouse** (Code: NP) Size including Nordic Balcony: 269 sq ft 1 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (77 days prior to departure) Two guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (70 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (7... **Deluxe Nordic Balcony** (Code: DN1) Size including Nordic Balcony: 222 sq ft 2 PM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (67 days prior to departure) One guaranteed priority reservation at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (60 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments (60... ### Suite Cabins **Nordic Junior Suite** (Code: NS) Size including Nordic Balcony: 322 sq ft 11 AM stateroom access Floor-to-ceiling drying closet Priority expedition activity reservations (87 days prior to departure) Three guaranteed priority reservations at The Restaurant or Manfredi’s (80 days prior to departure) Priority booking of spa treatments... ## Ship Information ### Viking Polaris First, we invented modern river cruising. Then, we redefined ocean cruising. Now, experience all the comfort and elegance of our award-winning fleet with an expedition ship built specifically to explore the world's most remote destinations and allow you to immerse yourself in these regions. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 378 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,150.0 | | Length | 665.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 189 | ## Ports of Call ### Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States 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 recreat... ### Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States *Coordinates: 45.8683, -84.6276* Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. Mackinac Island State Park, with trails, woods and the limestone Arch Rock formation, covers most of the island. Founded in 1780, Fort Mackinac is a walled cluster of military buildings on a coastal bluff. The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has local works, including Native American art, maps and 1... ### Georgian Bay, Canada Georgian Bay is the northeastern arm of Lake Huron, in Ontario. It’s characterized by rugged bedrock and white pine forests to the north and sandy southern beaches. Bruce Peninsula National Park on its western side includes part of the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment. Fathom Five National Marine Park is known for preserved shipwrecks, 19th-century lighthouses and Flowerpot Island’s se... ### Sault Sainte Marie *Coordinates: 46.4953, -84.3453* ### Door Peninsula (Algoma), Wisconsin ### Chicago *Coordinates: 41.8795, -87.6243* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2148296 - **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/2148296 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2148296.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2148296/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-polaris/other/76814.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 23:24:39 UTC