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33 stranded on ferry in Lake Erie CBC News (10/11) The Jiimaan, which services Pelee Island in Lake Erie, got hung up on a sandbar 200 feet off shore Thursday near Kingsville, Ont., southeast of Windsor.
More Michigan voyages ahead; 13 cruises to visit new Detroit dock Detroit Free Press (11/14) The MV Yorktown is a new ship that holds 138 passengers and will cruise the Great Lakes next year, with two cruises starting or ending at Detroit's new public dock.
Great Lakes ship to cruise Apostle Islands next year Ashland Current (9/13) An adventure travel company, Adventure Life, is unveiling a series of new Great Lakes cruise options for next year that include viewing the Lake Superior south shore and the Apostle Islands.
Saugatuck gets cruise ship stop; Will ships return to other Great Lakes ports as well? Muskegon Chronicle (8/22) About 10 years ago, cruise ships were making regular stops at West Michigan ports before the industry fizzled. Could Great Lakes cruise ships be ready to take another look at the possibilities here?
Cruise ship plans return to Saugatuck for first time in more than 5 years The Grand Rapids Press (8/19) After nearly a six-year absence, a cruise company has added Saugatuck, Mich., to its destinations for next summer’s Great Lakes cruises.
Port Stanley a port of call? The London Free Press (5/13) Port Stanley as a port of call for Great Lakes cruise ships? It may be something to consider by a group being established there to consider the future of the harbour.

General Resources
American Canadian Caribbean Line Offering cruises around the Great Lakes as well as from Canadian waters to the Caribbean.
Cruising the Great Lakes.org Information about cruise activity and ports on the Great Lakes, as well as ship photos, schedules, services and layouts.
Great Lakes Cruise Company Chartering large passenger cruise ships, Le Levant and the MV Columbus, to sail in the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Cruising Coalition The GLCC is a joint American-Canadian cooperative venture involving Great Lakes ports, towns, regions and The St. Lawrence Seaway.
Steamboat Cruises Three steamboats cruise along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Ports of call include St. Paul, Minnesota, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lake Erie

Lake Huron
BaySail BaySail supports its Environmental Education and Youth Development programs through public sails, private charters and group tours around Lake Huron.
Georgian Clipper Cruise the 30,000 islands, visit the unique inlets, sheltered bays and quaint and historic villages that form the splendor of Lake Huron's Georgian Bay and the North Channel.
The Blue Heron Company Offers sightseeing cruises in Fathom Five National Marine Park, located at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula at Tobermory, Ontario.

St. Lawrence River
Heritage Boat Tours Cruise the St. Lawrence Seaway, Millionaires Row, Alexandria Bay, view the shortest international bridge, in the very heart of the 1000 Islands, and experience them in a way that is just not possible on modern 500 passenger boats.
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Offering sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises of both Kingston's waterfront and the St. Lawerence River's 1000 Islands.
Rockport Boat Line Offers tours of the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River, including Boldt Castle, Zavikon Island and Millionaire's Row.
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Offering overnight cruises on the St. Lawrence River and the Ottawa River.

State and Provincial Resources
MICHIGAN
Cruising the Great Lakes.com Photos and comprehensive information on popular Michigan-based pleasure cruise destinations, including Grand Traverse Bay, The Inland Route, and The Chain O' Lakes.
Diamond Jack's River Tours Take an expertly narrated cruise on the sparkling waters of the Detroit River, the world's busiest international waterway.
ONTARIO
Pride of Windsor Cruises Offers cruises on the Detroit River, May through October.

Related Resources
GLIN: Boating in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Islands in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Lighthouses in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Tours in the Great Lakes Region
GLIN: Water Transportation in the Great Lakes Region

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