VCL-Victory Cruise Lines detailed its 2026 season, presenting 40 all-inclusive voyages that introduce new ports and itineraries, with a significant emphasis on the Great Lakes region. Of these, 34 itineraries will navigate all 5 Great Lakes, reflecting VCL's commitment to comprehensive regional exploration.
Season 2026 includes returning routes such as voyages between Chicago and Toronto (April through September), two roundtrips from Chicago (exploring Lake Superior with stops in Thunder Bay, Duluth, Houghton, and Marquette) and three 11-night voyages from Chicago to Montreal.
Additionally are scheduled itineraries from Portland ME to Toronto (April) and Montreal to Portland (October).
New itineraries will take guests from Portland to Quebec City and reverse; Quebec City to Chicago and reverse; and Toronto to Milwaukee and reverse. New ports of call include Milwaukee, Pictured Rocks, Sturgeon Bay, Whitefish Bay, Trois-Rivieres, Gaspe, Baie-Comeau, and Saguenay.
Each voyage includes a one-night/pre-cruise hotel stay (breakfast, complimentary ground transfers, outside view accommodations/some with open verandas) and an included shore excursion (in every port).
Guests can anticipate acclaimed cuisine in multiple venues, specialty restaurants like the Tuscan Stone Grill, unlimited beverages, open bars and lounges, unlimited Wi-Fi, live onboard entertainment, enrichment programs with LakeLorians, and more. Additionally, each cruise offers hiking sticks to enhance the guest experience.
VCL’s inaugural season starts on April 17th (2025) with Victory I ship cruising from Portland to Toronto, followed by a christening in Toronto on April 27th. Victory II ship enters service on May 2nd, departing from Toronto, and will be christened at Navy Pier in Chicago on May 12th.