The Great Lakes of North America are five connected bodies of water in the eastern and midwestern part of North America. All of these lakes, except for one, lie along the Canada-U.S. border.

While Antarctica might get all the buzz as an expedition cruise destination, the Great Lakes is an underrated gem—and Viking's Great Lakes expedition cruises offer a cruising experience unlike any ...

Viking Cruises has just announced the launch of Viking Expeditions, an exciting new chapter in the company’s history. This new arm of the ever-expanding brand will focus on small-ship trips to ...

We are out on deck at 7:45 a.m. to watch the weekly weather balloon launch. It’s June but still chilly on a Lake Superior morning. The crew has set out coffee and pastries, upbeat music is playing and ...

A Viking cruise ship is anchored off of Mackinac Island on May 27, 2025. More cruise ship voyages and port visits are expected there and on the Great Lakes overall this year. Craig Mauger/The Detroit ...

The Merrell Jungle Moc proved to be the ideal footwear choice during my recent Viking Octantis Great Lakes cruise, delivering unexpected versatility across diverse cruise experiences from rocky island ...