| Day to Day Itinerary |
CHICAGO, IL : Our guests enjoy Chicago’s most storied
hotel, the Drake before our rare departure from historic
Navy Pier. |
MANISTEE, MI : See elegant architecture in this quaint
village whose renovation is on the National Register of
Historic Places. |
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI : A charming Victorian village
that astonishingly still relies on non-motorized
transportation and we have included lunch at the famous
Grand Hotel here. |
WYANDOTTE, MI : Gateway to the fabulous Ford
Museum of Dearborn where the American experience is
brought to life. |
CLEVELAND, OH : Lake Erie's newly discovered pearl,
thanks to countless restoration projects including vibrant
cultural arts centers created from old mills. |
ERIE, PA : Pennsylvania's only Great Lake port. |
BUFFALO, NY : See this amazing sight up close since we
have included a complimentary shore excursion to Niagara
Falls (passport required) during our visit. |
ROCHESTER, NY : Home of Eastman Kodak, you may opt
to visit the George Eastman House, home to the
International Museum of Photography (subject to
availability). |
OSWEGO, NY : Gateway to the scenic Erie Canal and
known as The Port City of Central New York (pilot house
lowered/raised). Few ships can transit the Erie Canal and
Grande Mariner is uniquely designed to do. |
ERIE CANAL STOPS : At Sylvan Beach, NY and another
convenient location (overnight). |
TROY, NY : A walk through this 19th century town reveals
wrought iron architectural details (pilot house
raised/lowered). |
KINGSTON, NY : Tour the Hudson River Maritime
Museum and Rondout Lighthouse. |
WEST POINT, NY : Visit the impressive U.S. Military
Academy (subject to accessibility). |
NEW YORK CITY, NY : The Grande Mariner sails down
the Hudson River midday, under the George Washington
Bridge to dock in midtown Manhattan in Chelsea. We
transfer to the opulent Waldorf-Astoria for our overnight
stay in the Big Apple with a special Farewell Dinner this
evening. We offer low-cost air or train travel fares home
from New York City for added convenience or guests may
extend their stay in New York City. |
