Deluxe Kabine Deck 3
5% Ponant Bonus
19 m²
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- WENIGE KABINEN
Eine Reise entlang der Großen Seen – mit Smithsonian Journeys
Toronto - Milwaukee
Datum:
28.08.2024
bis
04.09.2024
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Tage
Nächte an Bord
Auf dieser Kreuzfahrt ist die Bordsprache ausschließlich Englisch.
In Zusammenarbeit mit Smithsonian Journeys.
Diese Kreuzfahrt gehört zu einer besonderen Auswahl von PONANT Reisen, die speziell für englischsprachige Gäste konzipiert wurden. Neben den gewohnten Elementen einer PONANT Reise, umfassen die aufgeführten Preise für diese Kreuzfahrten Transfers zum und vom Schiff, Vorträge und Diskussionen an Bord mit Weltklasse-Experten, und einen Landausflug oder eine Aktivität in jedem Hafen, bei denen die Gäste die Sehenswürdigkeiten und vieles mehr entdecken und in die unbekannte Kultur eintauchen können.
Kommen Sie an Bord der Le Champlain zu einer 8-tägigen Kreuzfahrt mit PONANT und entdecken Sie die Great Lakes im farbenprächtigen Herbstgewand.
Die Reise beginnt in der weltoffenen und dynamischen Stadt Toronto, Ontario, am Ufer des Lake Ontario. Die größte Stadt Kanadas begeistert mit Museen, Parks und Gärten.
Dann fährt die Le Champlain durch den Kanal, der den Lake Ontario mit dem Lake Erie verbindet. Während des Aufenthalts in Port Colborne können Sie die beeindruckenden Niagarafälle sehen. Diese drei mächtigen Wasserfälle sind weltberühmt und bieten ein außergewöhnliches Naturschauspiel.
Der Lake Huron schmückt sich in seinem nördlichen Teil mit unzähligen Inseln, deren weiße, mit Nadelbäumen bedeckte Felsen in das saphirfarbene Wasser des Sees eintauchen. Hier entdecken Sie das malerische Städtchen Little Current, Tor zur weltweit größten Süßwasserinsel Manitoulin Island.
Von Sault Ste Marie aus haben Sie die Möglichkeit zur Durchquerung der Schleusenanlage Soo Locks, einem technischen Meisterwerk, und zu einem Abstecher in den Oberen See (Lake Superior), bevor es weiter geht nach Mackinac Island zu einer Erkundung der viktorianischen Vergangenheit der Insel mit der Pferdekutsche.
Die Reise endet mit einer Fahrt durch den Lake Michigan, einem wahren Binnenmeer, auf den Spuren der amerikanischen Ureinwohner, der ersten Siedler und Trapper. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, der „Brauereistadt“ der Vereinigten Staaten, gehen Sie von Bord.
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Reiseroute
Eine speziell auf englischsprachige Reisende zugeschnittene Reise. Gespräche mit Experten, Transfers vor und nach der Kreuzfahrt und ein Landausflug in jedem Anlaufhafen sind inbegriffen Spannende...
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*Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit und basiert auf der Auslastung des jeweiligen Schiffes. Die Kabinenkategorie, für die dieser Preis gilt, ist möglichweise nicht mehr verfügbar
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Kabinenausstattung
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice
- Butler-Service und Priority Boarding: Owner Suite, Grand Deluxe Suite, Privilege Suite,
Prestige Suite auf Deck 6
- Kostenfreier Internetanschluss und WLAN-Zugang (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet)
- Individuell einstellbare Klimaanlage
- Kleiderschrank mit Regalen und Staufläche
- Frisiertisch und Haartrockner
- Auswahl hochwertiger Pflegeprodukte von Diptyque Paris
- Minibar
- Nespresso Kaffeemaschine und Wasserkocher
- Elektronischer Safe
- Telefon per Satelittenverbindung
- Bluetooth-Lautsprecher von Bose
- Flachbildfernseher mit internationalen Kanälen (Verfügbarkeit abhängig vom Navigationsgebiet) und großer Filmauswahl
- 110/220 Volt Steckdosen
- Zwei barrierefreie Kabinen
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Ideal clothes for life on board:
During the days spent on board, you are advised to wear comfortable clothes or casual outfits. The entire ship is air-conditioned, so a light sweater, a light jacket or a shawl may be necessary. When moving about in the public areas of the ship and the decks, light but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Informal evening:
In the evening, you are advised to wear smart-casual attire, especially when dining in our restaurants where wearing shorts and tee-shirts is not allowed.
For women:
- Simple dress
- Skirt or trousers
- Blouse
- Polo
For men:
- Pleated trousers or chinos
- Sports jacket
- Shirt
- Polo
Officer’s evening:
For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white).
Gala evening:
During the cruise, two gala evenings will be organised on board. Thus, we recommend that you bring one or two formal outfits.
For women:
- Cocktail attire
- Evening dress (if you wish to)
For men:
- Dark suit
- Tie recommended, possibly bow tie (if you wish to)
SHOP:
A small shop is available on board offering a wide range of outfits, jewellery, leather goods and many accessories.
A laundry service (washing/ironing) is available on board, but unfortunately there are no dry cleaning services. For safety reasons, your cabin is not equipped with an iron.
ACCESSORIES:
- Polarized sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the Spa on board)
- Gym wear (fitness)
- Battery charger and memory cards for your camera
- Mobile phone charger
- Hat/cap
HEALTH CARE:
- Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
- Medications and prescriptions
OUTFITS ON BOARD:
- Casual outfits for the day
- Smarter outfits for dinners
- Elegant outfits for Gala evenings
- White or black and white outfit
PRECAUTIONS:
In your hand luggage, remember to bring any medicines that you need, and possibly a small spare bag of toiletries (in case of delay in the delivery of your baggage by the airline). Remember to always have your travel documents with you in case you need them: hotel vouchers, cruise vouchers, return flight tickets... Never leave them in your hold luggage.
All our cabins have a safe. We recommend not to go ashore with valuable jewellery.
PONANT Aktivitäten
Smithsonian Journeys
Smithsonian Journeys ist das Reiseprogramm der Smithsonian Institution, eine bedeutende US-amerikanische Forschungs- und Bildungseinrichtung, das aus 21 Museen, dem National Zoological Park, Bildungszentren, Forschungseinrichtungen, Kulturzentren und Bibliotheken besteht. Die Kreuzfahrten in gemeinsamer Kooperation stützen sich auf die Ressourcen von Smithsonian, die auf eine 175-jährige Geschichte zurückblicken, und bieten bemerkenswerte Experten und Erfahrungen. Diese Reisen beziehen insbesonders die lokalen Kulturen mit ein und tauchen tiefer in die Geschichte, Küche, Sprache, Umwelt und Tierwelt eines Reiseziels ein. Seit mehr als 50 Jahren ist Smithsonian Journeys in der Kultur verwurzelt und konzentriert sich auf das Eintauchen und Entdecken von Kulturen - mit dem Ziel, Gäste zu inspirieren und zu einem tieferen Verständnis der Orte beizutragen.
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Highlights
- Eine speziell auf englischsprachige Reisende zugeschnittene Reise. Gespräche mit Experten, Transfers vor und nach der Kreuzfahrt und ein Landausflug in jedem Anlaufhafen sind inbegriffen
- Spannende Diskussionen an Bord mit zwei Experten von Smithsonian Journeys, darunter der maritime Historiker und Autor Frederick Stonehouse und die Meeresgeologin Katryn Wiese
- Kreuzfahrt mit der Möglichkeit zur Erkundung der fünf Great Lakes Nordamerikas, zwischen den USA und Kanada
- Fahrt durch die Schleusen des Wellandkanals, der den Lake Ontario mit dem Lake Erie verbindet
- Eine Route, die Natur und Kultur verbindet: malerische Landschaften und geologische Kuriositäten, die Geschichte der amerikanischen Ureinwohner, die die Region vor der europäischen Kolonisierung bewohnten, malerische Städtchen
- Ausflug zu den eindrucksvollen Niagarafällen
- Besuch auf der charmanten Insel Mackinac Island, gut erhaltene Architektur im viktorianischen Stil
Häfen & Landausflüge
28. August 2024 - Toronto
Einschiffung 28.08.2024 von 16:00 bis 17:00
Abfahrt 28.08.2024 um 20:30
Toronto, Kanadas größte Stadt und Hauptstadt der Provinz Ontario, fasziniert durch seine unglaubliche Vielfalt ebenso wie durch seine gigantische Größe. Besuchen Sie den CN Tower, den höchsten Turm der westlichen Halbkugel, sowie den St. Lawrence Market, dessen Stände den multikulturellen Reichtum der Millionenstadt widerspiegeln. Nicht weit davon entfernt lockt das historische Stadtviertel um die Brennerei herum mit dem romantischen Charme seiner gepflasterten Straßen und seinen unzähligen kleinen Restaurants, Cafés, Boutiquen, Theater und Kunstgalerien. Zu den Höhepunkten dieses Zwischenstopps zählt auch das Royal Ontario Museum mit seinen beeindruckenden Sammlungen zur Natur- und Kulturgeschichte der Welt.
29. August 2024 - Fahrt durch die Schleusen des Wellandkanals
Ankunft 29.08.2024
Abfahrt 29.08.2024
Der mehr als 42 km lange Welland Kanal bildet einen Teil des Sankt-Lorenz-Seewegs und verbindet den Eriesee mit dem Ontariosee. Mit seinen acht Schleusen gilt dieser Kanal, dessen erste Version auf das Jahr 1824 zurückgeht, als eines der bedeutendsten technischen Bauwerke des 20. Jahrhunderts. Sein Bau revolutionierte den Handel in der Region der Großen Seen, indem er den Gütertransport von den großen Industriestädten Chicago, Cleveland oder Milwaukee zum Atlantik erleichterte. Die Fahrt in diesem Meisterwerk der Technik ist ein einzigartiges Erlebnis, bei dem Sie die verschiedenen Schleusen, wahre Wunderwerke der Ingenieure, bewundern und die herrliche Landschaft genießen können.
30. August 2024 - Port Colborne
Ankunft 30.08.2024
Abfahrt 30.08.2024 am Nachmittag
Die kleine Hafenstadt Port Colborne im Süden der Provinz Ontario an der Mündung des Welland Kanals birgt eine Berühmtheit: Die achte Schleuse des Kanals ist mit 420 Metern eine der längsten Schleusen der Welt. Sie verfügt über eine Aussichtsbrücke und markiert den letzten Durchgangspunkt vor dem Eriesee. Neben der Entdeckung dieses beeindruckenden Wasserbauwerks bietet Ihnen dieser Zwischenstopp einen einmaligen Ausgangspunkt für den Besuch der berühmten Niagarafälle, die für ihre spektakuläre Schönheit weltbekannt sind. Diese Naturwunder am gleichnamigen Fluss, der in der Sprache der amerikanischen Ureinwohner „Donner des Wassers“ bedeutet, zählen zu den mächtigsten Wasserfällen der Welt.
30. August 2024 - Kreuzen auf dem Lake Erie
Ankunft 30.08.2024
Abfahrt 30.08.2024
Der südlich des Huronsees liegende und durch den Welland-Kanal mit dem Ontariosee verbundene Eriesee wurde nach einem der indianischen Stämme, die vor der Ankunft der Franzosen im 17. Jahrhundert an seinen Ufern lebten, benannt und zeichnet sich durch sein einzigartiges Ökosystem aus. Seine flachen und fischreichen Gewässer machen ihn zu einem beliebten Angelrevier, während seine Ufer, an denen viele Zugvögel Halt machen, Fotografen und Vogelbeobachter anziehen.
31. August 2024 - Fahrt durch Detroit
Ankunft 31.08.2024
Abfahrt 31.08.2024
Bei Ihrer Fahrt auf dem Detroit River, einer wichtigen Handelsstraße, die den Lake Erie und den Lake St. Clair mit dem Lake Huron verbindet, kommen Sie an der größten Stadt Michigans vorbei. Genießen Sie den Panoramablick auf die Wolkenkratzer der alten Motor City, Wiege der Automobilindustrie, des Fordismus und der Motown-Musik, die hier im 20. Jahrhundert geboren wurden. Außerdem können Sie die Ambassador Bridge bewundern, die über den Fluss nach Windsor am kanadischen Ufer führt. Diese stählerne Hängebrücke ist mehr als zwei Kilometer lang und wurde 1929 gebaut. Allein über diese Brücke werden 25 % des Handels zwischen den USA und Kanada abgewickelt.
1. September 2024 - Kreuzen auf dem Lake Huron
Ankunft 01.09.2024
Abfahrt 01.09.2024
Der Huronsee ist einer der fünf amerikanischen Großen Seen und einer der größten Süßwasserseen der Welt. Er bildet die natürliche Grenze zwischen dem amerikanischen Staat Michigan und der kanadischen Provinz Ontario. Er besteht aus dem Hauptsee, der Saginaw-Bucht, dem Nordkanal und der Georgsbucht und beherbergt etwa 30.000 Inseln. Den Besucher besticht er mit einer Vielzahl von Küstenlandschaften und einzigartigen Ausblicken. Vom Schiff aus können Sie die wilde Schönheit der bewaldeten und zuweilen steilen Küste der Insel Manitoulin oder die spektakulären Klippen der Bruce-Halbinsel bewundern.
1. September 2024 - Little Current
Ankunft 01.09.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 01.09.2024 am frühen Abend
Von der kleinen Hafenstadt Little Current am Nordkanal des Huronsees aus erreichen Sie Manitoulin Island, die größte Binnenseeinsel der Welt. Die 1913 erbaute Drehbrücke, das Wahrzeichen der Stadt, ist die einzige Landverbindung mit der Insel, einem friedlichen Flecken Erde, dessen Name im heimischen Dialekt „Insel der Geister“ bedeutet. Die Insel ist eine Oase des Friedens, bedeckt von Wildnis und einigen Dörfern, ideal für Aktivitäten im Freien wie Reiten und Wandern.
2. September 2024 - Sault Ste. Marie
Ankunft 02.09.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 02.09.2024 am frühen Abend
Sault Ste. Marie, eine der ältesten Städte der Vereinigten Staaten, liegt am östlichen Ende der oberen Halbinsel des amerikanischen Bundesstaates Michigan. Die von der gleichnamigen kanadischen Stadt durch den St. Marys River getrennte Stadt ist bekannt für ihre Schleusen, die Sault Locks, die es Schiffen ermöglichen, den einige Meter betragenden Höhenunterschied zwischen dem Oberen See und den tiefer liegenden Großen Seen zu überwinden. Diese vor mehr als 160 Jahren gebauten Schleusen gelten aufgrund ihres Verkehrsaufkommens als die bedeutendsten der Welt. Besuchen Sie auch das Valley Camp Museum, wo Sie das Innere eines ehemaligen Massengutfrachters entdecken können, der über 50 Jahre auf den Großen Seen gefahren ist.
3. September 2024 - Mackinac Island
Ankunft 03.09.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Abfahrt 03.09.2024 mittags
In der Nähe des Ufers des Huronsees in Michigan verheißt Mackinac Island eine wahre Zeitreise. Die ursprünglich von Indianern, dann von französischen und britischen Siedlern bewohnte kleine Insel von nur wenigen Quadratkilometern bewahrt mit ihren Gebäuden im viktorianischen Stil und ihren eleganten Kutschen noch immer ihre Atmosphäre von einst. Das Fort Mackinac auf den Felsen der Insel erinnert an die Konflikte, die die Geschichte dieses strategischen Ortes geprägt haben, der einst ein wichtiges Zentrum für den Pelzhandel war. Neben dieser Kulisse aus der Vergangenheit bietet die Insel schöne feinsandige Strände und beherbergt einen der ältesten Nationalparks der Vereinigten Staaten.
3. September 2024 - Kreuzen auf dem Lake Michigan
Ankunft 03.09.2024
Abfahrt 03.09.2024
Sie kreuzen auf dem größten Süßwassersee der USA, der dem Bundesstaat Michigan seinen Namen gegeben hat, einem der vier Staaten, die an den 500 km langen und 200 km breiten Lake Michigan angrenzen. Die ersten Siedler ließen sich gegen Ende des 17. Jahrhunderts im Süden nieder, am aktuellen Standort der Großstadt Chicago. Die Küsten, die sich über 2.600 km erstrecken, sind von wilden Waldlandschaften in schillernden Farben, Felsen, goldenen Sandstränden und endlosen Dünen gesäumt. Im Norden ragen wunderschöne, vom Wind gepeitschte Inseln aus dem smaragdgrünen Wasser. Die 8 km lange Mackinac Bridge, die über die Wasserstraße zwischen dem Lake Michigan und dem Lake Huron führt, gehört zu den längsten Hängebrücken der Welt.
4. September 2024 - Milwaukee
Ankunft 04.09.2024 am frühen Vormittag
Ausschiffung 04.09.2024 um 08:30
Milwaukee, die am Ufer des Michigansees liegende größte Stadt des Bundesstaates Wisconsin, verbindet auf harmonische Weise Tradition und Moderne. Die ehemalige Industriestadt, die wegen ihrer ehemaligen, weltweit bekannten Brauereien als Brew City (Bierstadt) bekannt ist, erlebt eine Renaissance. Im Stadtzentrum sind die Lagerhallen Restaurants, Bars, Theatern und Kunstgalerien gewichen. Dennoch bewahrt das Stadtviertel die Spuren seiner Industriegeschichte. Weiter südlich bietet Chicago, das Wirtschaftszentrum des Mittleren Westens, eine interessante Mischung aus Natur- und Stadtlandschaften: Riesige Wolkenkratzer, eine vielfältige Architektur, zahlreiche Parks und wunderschöne Strände machen die Stadt zu einem beliebten Reiseziel.
Iconic Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls — actually a group of three waterfalls on the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario — has enthralled visitors with their beauty and power for generations. Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border, is the largest of the three and is the most powerful waterfall in North America. The falls are also among the most romantic, photographed, and painted landscapes in the world, attracting the attention of artists from the Hudson River School to modern filmmakers, and becoming a favorite destination for honeymooners ever since Aaron Burr's daughter vacationed here in 1801 with her new husband.
From the pier in Port Colborne, travel by motorcoach through the fertile agricultural valley of the Niagara River. You will pass through Chippawa, site of an important battle in the War of 1812, before driving along the rim of Horseshoe Falls as you make your way to Hornblower Landing. Here you board a specially designed vessel for an exciting 20-minute excursion that brings you within feet of Horseshoe Falls and its misty spray.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring virtually no walking other than to and from your coach and the ships. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Niagara Falls with Winery Lunch
Niagara Falls — actually a group of three waterfalls on the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario — has enthralled visitors with their beauty and power for generations. Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border, is the largest of the three and is the most powerful waterfall in North America. The falls are also among the most romantic, photographed, and painted landscapes in the world, attracting the attention of artists from the Hudson River School to modern filmmakers, and becoming a favorite destination for honeymooners ever since Aaron Burr's daughter vacationed here in 1801 with her new husband.
From the pier in Port Colborne, travel by motorcoach through the fertile agricultural valley of the Niagara River. You will pass through Chippawa, site of an important battle in the War of 1812, before driving along the rim of Horseshoe Falls as you make you make your way to Hornblower Landing. Here you board a specially designed vessel for an exciting 20-minute excursion that brings you within feet of Horseshoe Falls and its misty spray.
Continue to Château des Charmes, a winery founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth-generation French winegrower. Here you will enjoy a buffet lunch of locally-sourced products, accompanied by a selection of the estate’s wines. Following lunch, take a guided walk of the vineyards and learn about the vines in this unique micro-climate in the Niagara region.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring virtually no walking other than to and from your coach and the ship and at the winery. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.The Indigenous Culture of Manitoulin
Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island and home to the thriving Native American community of the M’Chigeeng First Nation. This excursion provides an introduction to this community and to the traditions they celebrate.
Your exploration begins after a brief drive that brings you to the Immaculate Conception Church, a spiritual focal point that incorporates beliefs and customs from both the native Ojibwe culture and the Catholic Church. Across the street from the church is the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, established in 1974 in an effort to maintain the Ojibwe language and cultural heritage. Tour this museum and art gallery, tradtional healing lodge and browse the gift shop where you can observe traditional crafts like bead working and the art of making dreamcatchers.
Following a smudging ceremony (cleansing and healing ritual), your visit culminates with a traditional ceremony of dance, drumming, and song. Called “Pow-Wow” by the Native American people, it is a way for them to honor their culture and heritage, as well as a secular tradition helping to gather people from different countries together.
The excursion concludes with a 30-minute return drive to Little Current, where you are invited to stroll the beautiful waterfront boardwalk and visit the quaint downtown shops.
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In order to avoid congestion at the different sites, the order of the visits might vary.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Kayaking the Kagawong
A 30-minute drive from the pier brings you to the village of Kagawong, where you will meet your kayaking instructors for a safety briefing and an orientation to Lake Kagawong and the Kagawong River, which connects the lake to the North Channel of Lake Huron.
You will be kayaking on the upper part of the Kagawong River, which flows in a northerly direction out of the Lake and passes under a highway bridge just above Bridal Veil Falls. Here the water is calm, the current is gentle, and the wetlands on either side of the river provide cover from prevailing westerly winds. The water is no more than 5 feet deep. While paddling on these clean, cool waters, you might see beaver, muskrat and waterfowl migrating from the Canadian Arctic to warmer winter climates in the south.
At the conclusion of the kayaking experience, you will walk the riverside trail to the viewing platform for Bridal Veil Falls. From late September to mid-October visitors may well witness a salmon run of thousands of fish.
On the way back to Little Current, you will stop at Manitoulin Chocolate Works, a family-owned business, where you can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee and reward your kayaking efforts with a taste of small batch locally made Manitoulin Chocolate.
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All participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Life-jackets are provided and must be worn. Wear clothing you do not mind getting wet. There will be one instructor for every six paddlers participating. There is a choice between one and two-seater kayaks. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Participation is limited.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Hiking the Cup and Saucer Trail
The Cup and Saucer Trail, so-named because of the shape of its rock foundation, is located about 11 miles from the port of Little Current. It offers panoramic views from 230-foot-high lookout points spread along the trail. The property is managed by the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, a non-profit corporation whose mission is to preserve the natural beauty and resources of the Ontario Niagara Escarpment.
Board your coach at the pier for a scenic 30-minute drive to the foot of the trail. The hike takes about one hour to reach the summit and another hour to hike back down to the parking lot. At 1,160 feet, the Cup and Saucer is the highest point on Manitoulin Island, and the views of the forests and lakes below are simply incredible. Visits in October should coincide with the peak of autumn colors.
On your return to the base of the trail, you will be treated to a selection of Canadian wines, beers, and cheeses, along with locally smoked rainbow trout and whitefish — all elegantly served in glassware on white linen tablecloths.
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Participants must be in reasonably good physical condition as some sections of the trail are steep and can be muddy and slippery when wet. A good pair of hiking boots is essential. The trail is about 4 miles in length and takes roughly 2 hours to complete, allowing time for viewing and photos. Participation is limited.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Sheguiandah Historic Site
Manitoulin Island was formed about 450 million years ago and has been inhabited by humans for about 11,000 years. This excursion visits one of the most important sites providing evidence for the presence of these early populations and for the uses to which they put the resources found here.
A short drive from the pier in Little Current brings you to Sheguiandah, designated a National Historic Site by Parks Canada, where you will be met by your guide, Dr. Pat Julig, a professor at Laurentian University, one of the archaeologists working the site and the person most responsible for designing the interpretive boardwalk and museum you will visit.
A 40-minute walk along the boardwalk, punctuated by stops at various points for comments from Dr. Julig, leads to the summit of the hill and to the ancient quartzite quarry, where the discovery of large numbers of stone tools, spear heads, and other artefacts first attracted the interest of archaeologists and led to its excavation. Later expansion of the site discovered even more evidence of human habitation and established the use of the site as a place for camping, fishing, hunting, and gathering, as well as quarrying.
Return to the trail head and drive to the Sheguiandah Centennial Museum, showcasing finds from the site and laying out in detail the various periods of occupation from prehistory to the modern period.
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This is a moderately easy excursion. The path to and from the site is a modern wooden walkway but there are 50 – 60 steps up to the quarry and ridge; the amount of walking at the small museum is at your discretion. We recommend comfortable shoes and layered clothing. Participation is limited.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Lake Superior: Soo Locks & SS Valley Camp
A short drive from the pier is the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, where you must disembark the coach with your passport to clear immigration. Once formalities are completed, re-board your coach for the drive to the Sault Lock Viewing Station and Visitor Center. Here you will experience the engineering marvel that is the Soo Locks through numerous exhibits that chronicle their construction.
Then visit the Valley Camp Museum Ship, an actual lake freighter that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years. As a museum, the SS Valley Camp is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You will have the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of the ship and discover that its massive cargo holds contain 20,000 square feet of exhibits, displaying hundreds of artifacts, paintings, and other items related to the rich maritime history of Lake Superior, including two lifeboats from the wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
After this visit, return to the port for lunch onboard your ship.
In the afternoon you will board your chartered SOO Locks boat. Cruise along the St. Mary’s River until you reach the Soo Locks, where your boat is raised 21 feet to enable it to enter Lake Superior. Leaving the locks, you pass under the International Bridge and Railroad Bridge and cross into Canadian waters to see Canada’s largest steel plant in operation today. Heading back to U.S. waters, you will return to the lower harbor via the historic Canadian Lock, and sail past St. Mary’s rapids to Sault Ste. Marie.
When you disembark your cruise, you can walk back to your ship.
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U.S. immigration formalities cannot be done on the ship or at the port, but exclusively at the U.S. border. You must bring your passport with you. This tour involves approximately 0.6 miles of walking and some steps.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Tahquamenon Falls & Shipwrecks Museum
A short drive from the pier is the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, where you must disembark the coach with your passport to clear immigration. Once formalities are completed, reboard your coach for a 90-minute scenic drive to Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Then follow your guide to the Upper Falls, where a paved walkway provides accessible viewing opportunities of the 50-foot-tall, 200-foot-wide waterfall. If you are adventurous, you may walk 94 steps down (and up again) for a truly up-close experience at the brink of the falls.
Walk along a paved path that meanders through a forest of sugar maple, beech, and hemlock trees, where you may see chipmunks, red squirrels, and white-tailed deer, not to mention black-capped chickadees, owls, woodpeckers, and other birds.
Lunch will be at the local pub.
Your next visit is at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum on the shores of Lake Superior at Whitefish Bay. Visit the historic lighthouse keeper's quarters at Whitefish Point, constructed in 1861, with exhibits portraying life at the lighthouse in the 1920s, and the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboat Rescue Station Surfboat House. View the Whitefish Point Light Tower, still in operation. Or you may stroll along the shoreline, where First Nation Ojibwe and French explorers gathered nearly 400 years ago. The Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the largest freighters sailing the Great Lakes when it sunk during a fierce storm in November 1975. All 29 crew were lost. The ship’s bell has been retrieved and is on display at the museum.
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U.S. immigration formalities cannot be done on the ship or at the port, but exclusively at the U.S. border. You must bring your passport with you. This tour involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Walking Tour of Historic Mackinac Island
Get an insider's take on historic Mackinac Island on a guided walking tour of the island's highlights. Come to understand the people, history, culture, and architecture of this North American treasure.
Meet your guide at the dock for a brief overview of the history of the island. Leave the downtown area and proceed past historic cottages and views of the stunning Mackinac Bridge in the distance. Take a break and explore the iconic Grand Hotel and its grounds, including its “Secret Garden”.
Return downtown to historic Market Street, where you will be introduced to Mackinac's architecture and how it has changed over time as the town itself has changed from an Anishinabek community, to a fur trading post, to a Christian mission and a military outpost, and to a resort island. You will have some time at leisure to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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Walking on this tour totals approximately 1.5 miles, mostly on sidewalks, but also beach and grassy areas and includes a moderately steep hill and some steps. We recommend comfortable shoes and dressing in layers to anticipate the weather. For daytime visits to the Grand Hotel, casual resort-wear is acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops are permitted.
Participation is limited.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Mackinac Island with Fort Mackinac
Your tour of Mackinac Island offers an overview of the historical and cultural significance of this small island in the straits separating Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including the living museum at Fort Mackinac.
Disembarking your tenders at the main dock, you will board horse-drawn carriages for a narrated tour of the island, including a drive past the Grand Hotel. Constructed in the late 19th century, the Hotel has played host to, among many others, five U.S. presidents, inventor Thomas Edison, and author Mark Twain. Continuing your tour, you pause at Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island, to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Huron. At Surrey Hill, you will have a rest break and switch to 3 horse hitch carriages before proceeding to historic Fort Mackinac.
Fort Mackinac was the site of an important battle during the War of 1812, and throughout the 19th-century, it remained an army outpost housing soldiers and their families. It is now a living museum with exhibits and live re-enactments that illustrate what life was like for the women, men, and children who lived here — from military training and battles to medical treatments to the challenges of family life.
At end of the tour, you may either ride or walk down the hill to the waterfront, where you will have some time at leisure to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some of the world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring little walking other than to and from your carriage and the ship. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun and rain.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Bike Tour of Mackinac Island
One of the best ways to get a sense of this small island in the straits separating Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas is to cycle along the road that traces the shore line all the way around. The road is paved and flat, and there are no cars, allowing for a leisurely ride through Mackinac's natural beauty.
Join your guide, adjust your bike, don your helmet, and begin your ride. As you circle the island, you will stop first at Mission Point for views over the harbor and downtown; Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island, with breathtaking views of Lake Huron; British Landing, where British troops and their Native American allies came ashore during the War of 1812 and where you catch your first glimpse of Mackinac Bridge, the world's fifth longest suspension bridge; and finally, Devil's Kitchen, a small cave on the western coast that legend says is home to evil spirits.
When you have completed your circumnavigation of the island and returned your bike, you will have some time at leisure to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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Bikes (Momentum Vida 8-speeds) and helmets are provided. Participants should be in good physical health and are required to sign a waiver. The total distance is just over 8 miles, over a paved, flat surface. We recommend layered clothing. Participation is limited.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Mackinac Island with Grand Hotel
Your tour of Mackinac Island offers an overview of the historical and cultural significance of this small island in the straits separating Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including the liiconic Grand Hotel.
Disembarking your tenders at the main dock, you will board horse-drawn carriages for a narrated tour of the island, including a pause at Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island, to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Huron. At Surrey Hill, you will have a rest break and switch to 3 horse hitch carriages before continuing your tour.
Arrive at the Grand Hotel for time to explore this classic hotel on your own. Constructed in the late 19th century, it has played host to, among many others, five U.S. presidents, inventor Thomas Edison, and author Mark Twain.
You may either ride or walk the short distance to the waterfront, where you will have some time to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some of the world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring little walking other than to and from your carriage and the ship. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun and rain. For daytime visits to the Grand Hotel, casual resort-wear is acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops are permitted.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Le Champlain
Le Champlain aus der Serie PONANT EXPLORERS verwirklicht die subtile Allianz zwischen dem Wunsch, die entlegensten Regionen der Welt zu erkunden, und dem Komfort und der Intimität eines überschaubaren Schiffes.
Neben innovativer und umweltfreundlicher Ausstattung bietet es auch puristisches Design und die einzigartige PONANT-Atmosphäre. In der Authentizität und dem dezenten Luxus dieses Schiffes können Sie Ihren Traum von einer Kreuzfahrt an Bord eines überschaubaren Schiffes verwirklichen.
Decks
Inkludierte Leistungen im Überblick
Inklusivleistungen im Überblick
Französische Lebenskunst, aufmerksamer Service, feinste Gourmetküche, Freizeitangebote, Spa: Unsere Kreuzfahrten schenken wertvolle Momente voller Ruhe und Entspannung, Abenteuer und Entdeckung. Und mit unserer Vielzahl an bereits inkludierten Leistungen wird aus Ihrer Zeit an Bord eine richtige Auszeit vom Alltag.
SAVOIR VIVRE INKLUSIVE
- Vollpension, von der Anreise bis zum Tag der Abreise
- Hochwertige Gourmetküche in allen Restaurants
- Sämtliche Getränke in Markenqualität(1) in den Restaurants, Bars und der Minibar (darunter u.a. Haus-Champagner, ausgewählte Weine und Marken-Spirituosen, Bier, Mixgetränke, Wasser, Softdrinks, Säfte, Kaffee und Tee)
- 24-Stunden-Roomservice (ausgewählte Speisen)
- Butler-Service in ausgewählten Suitenkategorien(2)
- Kostenfreier und unbegrenzter Internetzugang an Bord(3)
- Abendprogramm, Shows und sonstiges Entertainment
- Zugang zu Fitnessbereich und Hamam/Sauna (je nach Schiff)
- Internationale Vorträge durch Lektoren
- Nicht-motorisierte Wassersportaktivitäten (außer Tauchen), wie Kajak und Stand-up-Paddling, je nach Schiff, unter Wetter- und Sicherheitsbedingungen und nach örtlicher Genehmigung und Zustimmung des Kapitäns
- Alle Nationalparkgebühren für geschützte Zonen
- Alle Hafen-/Sicherheitsgebühren
- Zusätzlich bei Expeditionskreuzfahrten: Begleitung durch ein Team von Naturführern, Ausfahrten und Anladungen mit Zodiacs, Landgänge, Vorträge und Informationsveranstaltungen mit Naturführern, bei Polarexpeditionen: Parka geschenkt und Verleih von Gummistiefeln
(1) Ausgenommen Premium-Getränke.
(2) Le Boréal, L’Austral, Le Soléal und Le Lyrial: alle Suiten auf Deck 6; PONANT Explorers: Owner Suite, Grand Deluxe Suite, Privilege Suite sowie Prestige Suiten auf Deck 6; Le Commandant Charcot: Owner Suite, Duplex Suite, Privilege Suite und Grand Prestige Suite; Paul Gauguin: Owner Suite, Grand Suite, Veranda Suite A und Veranda-Kabine B.
(3) Je nach Fahrtgebiet kann es sein, dass die WLAN-Verbindung aus Gründen, die außerhalb unserer Kontrolle liegen, nicht verfügbar ist..
Lektor
An Bord Ihres Schiffes bieten Ihnen ausgewählte Lektoren kulturelle und historische Einblicke, damit Sie noch mehr über Ihr Reiseziel erfahren können: den Ursprung der lokalen Traditionen, die Geschichte symbolischer Orte, berühmte Persönlichkeiten und historische Helden... Die Experten begleiten Sie während der gesamten Kreuzfahrt, an Bord und bei den Ausflügen an Land, um ihr Know-how und ihre Einsichten mit Ihnen zu teilen.
Unsere Zusatzleistungen
COSMOPOLITAN TORONTO (1 NIGHT)
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and well worth a day of exploration. Take advantage of a specially designed program to get acquainted with some of the highlights of this vibrant, multicultural city on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Day 1 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Arrive at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to the Fairmont Royal York hotel. A local representative will be present at the hospitality desk in the afternoon to welcome you and to offer suggestions for dining and independent exploration. In the evening, join fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception in the hotel. Dinner is on your own.
Day 2 – Toronto | Embark
After breakfast and check-out, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel to accompany your discovery of Toronto. Begin with a panoramic tour of the central city, including University Avenue, the Legislative Building, the Theater District, and City Hall, ending at the Art Gallery of Ontario, one of Toronto's finest museums. A docent-led tour will introduce you to the museum's preeminent permanent exhibition—the oft-awarded McLean Centre for Indigenous & Canadian Art. After the tour, enjoy time to look around on your own or visit the extensive gift shop.
From the museum, drive to Toronto's emblematic CN Tower, where glass-enclosed elevators take you to the top floor for lunch at the 360 Restaurant, which provides constantly changing views of the city from a vantage point more than 1,000 feet above street level, as the restaurant completes a full revolution every 72 minutes. After your meal, enjoy time at leisure to visit the Observation Deck, before returning to the ground to drive along the waterfront to the Toronto Cruise Terminal, where you board your ship.
Your hotel:
The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto’s landmark hotel, is located in the heart of Old Toronto. Recently revitalized, the Fairmont offers all of the facilities and services one would expect from a luxury hotel in a world-class city, including two restaurants and access to a health club, spa, and pool.
Your program includes:
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1 night at the Fairmont Royal York
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Transfer and luggage handling from the airport to the hotel on the scheduled program arrival day
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Transfer and luggage handling from the hotel to the ship on embarkation day
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Welcome cocktail reception on Day 1
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Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2
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Sightseeing and programming as noted in the itinerary
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Local English-speaking guide
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Gratuities for the drivers and local guides
Your program does not include:
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel on any day other than the scheduled program arrival day
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Personal expenses and other services and meals not mentioned as included in the program
Please note:
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It is imperative that your flight arrival details are communicated at least 60 days prior to the beginning of your cruise in order to secure your transfer from the airport to the hotel.
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Early check-in and/or late check-out are available depending on availability and at a supplement. An additional night is possible, upon request and depending on hotel availability. Please, contact reservations or your travel agent for further details.
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The official currency is the Canadian dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops, and restaurants.
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This pre-cruise program is offered as a package. There will be no refunds for unused accommodations, meals, or excursions.
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Program is offered on a space available basis.
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Program is subject to change without notice.
Hotel contact information:
The Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St W
Toronto, Canada
M5J 1E3
Telephone: +1 416 368 2511
Gesamtpreis inkl. Steuern- und Gebühren : € 970
Preis pro Person auf Basis einer Doppelkabine. Dieser Preis gilt vorbehaltlich Verfügbarkeit.Iconic Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls — actually a group of three waterfalls on the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario — has enthralled visitors with their beauty and power for generations. Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border, is the largest of the three and is the most powerful waterfall in North America. The falls are also among the most romantic, photographed, and painted landscapes in the world, attracting the attention of artists from the Hudson River School to modern filmmakers, and becoming a favorite destination for honeymooners ever since Aaron Burr's daughter vacationed here in 1801 with her new husband.
From the pier in Port Colborne, travel by motorcoach through the fertile agricultural valley of the Niagara River. You will pass through Chippawa, site of an important battle in the War of 1812, before driving along the rim of Horseshoe Falls as you make your way to Hornblower Landing. Here you board a specially designed vessel for an exciting 20-minute excursion that brings you within feet of Horseshoe Falls and its misty spray.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring virtually no walking other than to and from your coach and the ships. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Niagara Falls with Winery Lunch
Niagara Falls — actually a group of three waterfalls on the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario — has enthralled visitors with their beauty and power for generations. Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border, is the largest of the three and is the most powerful waterfall in North America. The falls are also among the most romantic, photographed, and painted landscapes in the world, attracting the attention of artists from the Hudson River School to modern filmmakers, and becoming a favorite destination for honeymooners ever since Aaron Burr's daughter vacationed here in 1801 with her new husband.
From the pier in Port Colborne, travel by motorcoach through the fertile agricultural valley of the Niagara River. You will pass through Chippawa, site of an important battle in the War of 1812, before driving along the rim of Horseshoe Falls as you make you make your way to Hornblower Landing. Here you board a specially designed vessel for an exciting 20-minute excursion that brings you within feet of Horseshoe Falls and its misty spray.
Continue to Château des Charmes, a winery founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth-generation French winegrower. Here you will enjoy a buffet lunch of locally-sourced products, accompanied by a selection of the estate’s wines. Following lunch, take a guided walk of the vineyards and learn about the vines in this unique micro-climate in the Niagara region.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring virtually no walking other than to and from your coach and the ship and at the winery. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.The Indigenous Culture of Manitoulin
Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island and home to the thriving Native American community of the M’Chigeeng First Nation. This excursion provides an introduction to this community and to the traditions they celebrate.
Your exploration begins after a brief drive that brings you to the Immaculate Conception Church, a spiritual focal point that incorporates beliefs and customs from both the native Ojibwe culture and the Catholic Church. Across the street from the church is the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, established in 1974 in an effort to maintain the Ojibwe language and cultural heritage. Tour this museum and art gallery, tradtional healing lodge and browse the gift shop where you can observe traditional crafts like bead working and the art of making dreamcatchers.
Following a smudging ceremony (cleansing and healing ritual), your visit culminates with a traditional ceremony of dance, drumming, and song. Called “Pow-Wow” by the Native American people, it is a way for them to honor their culture and heritage, as well as a secular tradition helping to gather people from different countries together.
The excursion concludes with a 30-minute return drive to Little Current, where you are invited to stroll the beautiful waterfront boardwalk and visit the quaint downtown shops.
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In order to avoid congestion at the different sites, the order of the visits might vary.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Kayaking the Kagawong
A 30-minute drive from the pier brings you to the village of Kagawong, where you will meet your kayaking instructors for a safety briefing and an orientation to Lake Kagawong and the Kagawong River, which connects the lake to the North Channel of Lake Huron.
You will be kayaking on the upper part of the Kagawong River, which flows in a northerly direction out of the Lake and passes under a highway bridge just above Bridal Veil Falls. Here the water is calm, the current is gentle, and the wetlands on either side of the river provide cover from prevailing westerly winds. The water is no more than 5 feet deep. While paddling on these clean, cool waters, you might see beaver, muskrat and waterfowl migrating from the Canadian Arctic to warmer winter climates in the south.
At the conclusion of the kayaking experience, you will walk the riverside trail to the viewing platform for Bridal Veil Falls. From late September to mid-October visitors may well witness a salmon run of thousands of fish.
On the way back to Little Current, you will stop at Manitoulin Chocolate Works, a family-owned business, where you can enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or coffee and reward your kayaking efforts with a taste of small batch locally made Manitoulin Chocolate.
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All participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Life-jackets are provided and must be worn. Wear clothing you do not mind getting wet. There will be one instructor for every six paddlers participating. There is a choice between one and two-seater kayaks. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Participation is limited.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Hiking the Cup and Saucer Trail
The Cup and Saucer Trail, so-named because of the shape of its rock foundation, is located about 11 miles from the port of Little Current. It offers panoramic views from 230-foot-high lookout points spread along the trail. The property is managed by the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, a non-profit corporation whose mission is to preserve the natural beauty and resources of the Ontario Niagara Escarpment.
Board your coach at the pier for a scenic 30-minute drive to the foot of the trail. The hike takes about one hour to reach the summit and another hour to hike back down to the parking lot. At 1,160 feet, the Cup and Saucer is the highest point on Manitoulin Island, and the views of the forests and lakes below are simply incredible. Visits in October should coincide with the peak of autumn colors.
On your return to the base of the trail, you will be treated to a selection of Canadian wines, beers, and cheeses, along with locally smoked rainbow trout and whitefish — all elegantly served in glassware on white linen tablecloths.
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Participants must be in reasonably good physical condition as some sections of the trail are steep and can be muddy and slippery when wet. A good pair of hiking boots is essential. The trail is about 4 miles in length and takes roughly 2 hours to complete, allowing time for viewing and photos. Participation is limited.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Sheguiandah Historic Site
Manitoulin Island was formed about 450 million years ago and has been inhabited by humans for about 11,000 years. This excursion visits one of the most important sites providing evidence for the presence of these early populations and for the uses to which they put the resources found here.
A short drive from the pier in Little Current brings you to Sheguiandah, designated a National Historic Site by Parks Canada, where you will be met by your guide, Dr. Pat Julig, a professor at Laurentian University, one of the archaeologists working the site and the person most responsible for designing the interpretive boardwalk and museum you will visit.
A 40-minute walk along the boardwalk, punctuated by stops at various points for comments from Dr. Julig, leads to the summit of the hill and to the ancient quartzite quarry, where the discovery of large numbers of stone tools, spear heads, and other artefacts first attracted the interest of archaeologists and led to its excavation. Later expansion of the site discovered even more evidence of human habitation and established the use of the site as a place for camping, fishing, hunting, and gathering, as well as quarrying.
Return to the trail head and drive to the Sheguiandah Centennial Museum, showcasing finds from the site and laying out in detail the various periods of occupation from prehistory to the modern period.
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This is a moderately easy excursion. The path to and from the site is a modern wooden walkway but there are 50 – 60 steps up to the quarry and ridge; the amount of walking at the small museum is at your discretion. We recommend comfortable shoes and layered clothing. Participation is limited.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Lake Superior: Soo Locks & SS Valley Camp
A short drive from the pier is the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, where you must disembark the coach with your passport to clear immigration. Once formalities are completed, re-board your coach for the drive to the Sault Lock Viewing Station and Visitor Center. Here you will experience the engineering marvel that is the Soo Locks through numerous exhibits that chronicle their construction.
Then visit the Valley Camp Museum Ship, an actual lake freighter that served on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years. As a museum, the SS Valley Camp is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You will have the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of the ship and discover that its massive cargo holds contain 20,000 square feet of exhibits, displaying hundreds of artifacts, paintings, and other items related to the rich maritime history of Lake Superior, including two lifeboats from the wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.
After this visit, return to the port for lunch onboard your ship.
In the afternoon you will board your chartered SOO Locks boat. Cruise along the St. Mary’s River until you reach the Soo Locks, where your boat is raised 21 feet to enable it to enter Lake Superior. Leaving the locks, you pass under the International Bridge and Railroad Bridge and cross into Canadian waters to see Canada’s largest steel plant in operation today. Heading back to U.S. waters, you will return to the lower harbor via the historic Canadian Lock, and sail past St. Mary’s rapids to Sault Ste. Marie.
When you disembark your cruise, you can walk back to your ship.
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U.S. immigration formalities cannot be done on the ship or at the port, but exclusively at the U.S. border. You must bring your passport with you. This tour involves approximately 0.6 miles of walking and some steps.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Tahquamenon Falls & Shipwrecks Museum
A short drive from the pier is the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, where you must disembark the coach with your passport to clear immigration. Once formalities are completed, reboard your coach for a 90-minute scenic drive to Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Then follow your guide to the Upper Falls, where a paved walkway provides accessible viewing opportunities of the 50-foot-tall, 200-foot-wide waterfall. If you are adventurous, you may walk 94 steps down (and up again) for a truly up-close experience at the brink of the falls.
Walk along a paved path that meanders through a forest of sugar maple, beech, and hemlock trees, where you may see chipmunks, red squirrels, and white-tailed deer, not to mention black-capped chickadees, owls, woodpeckers, and other birds.
Lunch will be at the local pub.
Your next visit is at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum on the shores of Lake Superior at Whitefish Bay. Visit the historic lighthouse keeper's quarters at Whitefish Point, constructed in 1861, with exhibits portraying life at the lighthouse in the 1920s, and the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboat Rescue Station Surfboat House. View the Whitefish Point Light Tower, still in operation. Or you may stroll along the shoreline, where First Nation Ojibwe and French explorers gathered nearly 400 years ago. The Edmund Fitzgerald was one of the largest freighters sailing the Great Lakes when it sunk during a fierce storm in November 1975. All 29 crew were lost. The ship’s bell has been retrieved and is on display at the museum.
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U.S. immigration formalities cannot be done on the ship or at the port, but exclusively at the U.S. border. You must bring your passport with you. This tour involves approximately 1.5 miles of walking. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Walking Tour of Historic Mackinac Island
Get an insider's take on historic Mackinac Island on a guided walking tour of the island's highlights. Come to understand the people, history, culture, and architecture of this North American treasure.
Meet your guide at the dock for a brief overview of the history of the island. Leave the downtown area and proceed past historic cottages and views of the stunning Mackinac Bridge in the distance. Take a break and explore the iconic Grand Hotel and its grounds, including its “Secret Garden”.
Return downtown to historic Market Street, where you will be introduced to Mackinac's architecture and how it has changed over time as the town itself has changed from an Anishinabek community, to a fur trading post, to a Christian mission and a military outpost, and to a resort island. You will have some time at leisure to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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Walking on this tour totals approximately 1.5 miles, mostly on sidewalks, but also beach and grassy areas and includes a moderately steep hill and some steps. We recommend comfortable shoes and dressing in layers to anticipate the weather. For daytime visits to the Grand Hotel, casual resort-wear is acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops are permitted.
Participation is limited.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Mackinac Island with Fort Mackinac
Your tour of Mackinac Island offers an overview of the historical and cultural significance of this small island in the straits separating Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including the living museum at Fort Mackinac.
Disembarking your tenders at the main dock, you will board horse-drawn carriages for a narrated tour of the island, including a drive past the Grand Hotel. Constructed in the late 19th century, the Hotel has played host to, among many others, five U.S. presidents, inventor Thomas Edison, and author Mark Twain. Continuing your tour, you pause at Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island, to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Huron. At Surrey Hill, you will have a rest break and switch to 3 horse hitch carriages before proceeding to historic Fort Mackinac.
Fort Mackinac was the site of an important battle during the War of 1812, and throughout the 19th-century, it remained an army outpost housing soldiers and their families. It is now a living museum with exhibits and live re-enactments that illustrate what life was like for the women, men, and children who lived here — from military training and battles to medical treatments to the challenges of family life.
At end of the tour, you may either ride or walk down the hill to the waterfront, where you will have some time at leisure to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some of the world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring little walking other than to and from your carriage and the ship. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun and rain.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Bike Tour of Mackinac Island
One of the best ways to get a sense of this small island in the straits separating Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas is to cycle along the road that traces the shore line all the way around. The road is paved and flat, and there are no cars, allowing for a leisurely ride through Mackinac's natural beauty.
Join your guide, adjust your bike, don your helmet, and begin your ride. As you circle the island, you will stop first at Mission Point for views over the harbor and downtown; Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island, with breathtaking views of Lake Huron; British Landing, where British troops and their Native American allies came ashore during the War of 1812 and where you catch your first glimpse of Mackinac Bridge, the world's fifth longest suspension bridge; and finally, Devil's Kitchen, a small cave on the western coast that legend says is home to evil spirits.
When you have completed your circumnavigation of the island and returned your bike, you will have some time at leisure to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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Bikes (Momentum Vida 8-speeds) and helmets are provided. Participants should be in good physical health and are required to sign a waiver. The total distance is just over 8 miles, over a paved, flat surface. We recommend layered clothing. Participation is limited.
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Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.Mackinac Island with Grand Hotel
Your tour of Mackinac Island offers an overview of the historical and cultural significance of this small island in the straits separating Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including the liiconic Grand Hotel.
Disembarking your tenders at the main dock, you will board horse-drawn carriages for a narrated tour of the island, including a pause at Arch Rock, one of the most photographed spots on the island, to enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Huron. At Surrey Hill, you will have a rest break and switch to 3 horse hitch carriages before continuing your tour.
Arrive at the Grand Hotel for time to explore this classic hotel on your own. Constructed in the late 19th century, it has played host to, among many others, five U.S. presidents, inventor Thomas Edison, and author Mark Twain.
You may either ride or walk the short distance to the waterfront, where you will have some time to explore the shops, and perhaps sample some of the world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge.
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This is an easy and relaxed tour, requiring little walking other than to and from your carriage and the ship. We recommend layered clothing and protection from the sun and rain. For daytime visits to the Grand Hotel, casual resort-wear is acceptable but no cut-offs or tank tops are permitted.
Inbegriffen
Preise je nach Verfügbarkeit, gelten pro Person. Vorreservierung ab zwei Monaten bis sieben Tage vor Beginn der Kreuzfahrt direkt bei Ihrem PONANT Reiseberater oder über Ihr Reisebüro, je nach Verfügbarkeit.