Victory Cruise Lines is launching a 35-night Grand Half Loop voyage along North America’s most well-known waterways and coastlines. Sailing Oct. 17–Nov. 21, 2026, the one-way journey departs from Chicago’s Navy Pier and concludes in Jacksonville, Florida.
The voyage will be operated aboard Victory I, a vessel designed to navigate the locks of all five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway—allowing access to destinations unavailable to larger ships. In total, the itinerary features more than 20 ports of call, spanning the Great Lakes, Canada, New England and the U.S. East Coast.
Victory Cruise Lines, Deluxe Outside Stateroom with Veranda.
From the Windy City to Florida’s Coast
Beginning in Chicago, guests sail through the Great Lakes, calling in destinations like Milwaukee, Escanaba, Mackinac Island, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal. Canadian highlights include Quebec City, the Saguenay Fjords—with opportunities for whale watching—and maritime destinations such as Charlottetown and Halifax.
The itinerary then shifts to the Atlantic coast, with stops in Portland, Provincetown, Newport and New London, before continuing south to Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The journey concludes in Jacksonville on Nov. 21.
Throughout the voyage, guests can expect special entertainment, guest lecturers and exclusive culinary experiences. Victory Cruise Lines’ all-inclusive fare includes a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, complimentary ground transfers, an included shore excursion in every port, unlimited beverages including fine wines and spirits, WiFi and live entertainment.
For more information, visit victorycruiselines.com.