--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: fc494059-4e09-42a8-9def-a1252925cbb4 slug: 2223288 voyage_code: INS2715 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Inspiration departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Milwaukee disembarkation_port: Milwaukee starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-15T23:42:05Z --- # Great Lakes: pioneering spirit on scenic lakes - Milwaukee to Milwaukee > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Inspiration · Aug 20 – Sep 3, 2027   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Inspiration | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Milwaukee | | **Disembarkation Port** | Milwaukee | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | INS2715 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Milwaukee **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: Milwaukee **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:30 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 3: Mackinac Island **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **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 4: Marquette **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Marquette Golden Eagles, formerly known as the Marquette Warriors, Blue and Gold, Gold, Hilltoppers, and Golden Avalanche, are the athletic teams representing Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. ### Day 5: Sault Ste. Marie **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM 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 6: Lake Superior **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Lake Superior **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Lake Superior **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Lake Superior **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Sault Ste. Marie **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 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 11: Tobermory **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 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 12: Parry Sound **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 13: 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 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Milwaukee **Arrives:** 07:00 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 | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## 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... ### Marquette The Marquette Golden Eagles, formerly known as the Marquette Warriors, Blue and Gold, Gold, Hilltoppers, and Golden Avalanche, are the athletic teams representing Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. ### 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. ### Lake Superior ### 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... ### 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... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223288 - **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/2223288 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2223288.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2223288/ - **Primary Image:** N/A - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-15 23:42:05 UTC