Dear National Trust Traveler,
Experience the splendor of the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay (Aug. 20 - 26, 2026) on a summer cruise aboard the Pearl Mist. Beauty and bounty unfold before you, beginning in cosmopolitan Toronto and stretching across four of the five majestic Great Lakes.
From the nostalgia of Mackinac Island and the warm hospitality of Milwaukee to stunning vistas and maritime legends, this eight-night journey offers a welcome retreat from the hectic pace of modern life.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Start your adventure in Toronto, one of North America’s most dynamic and multicultural cities;
Sail through picturesque Parry Sound, a unique ecosystem recognized by the United Nations as a World Biosphere Reserve;
Explore the native cultures and economic significance of Sault Sainte Marie, once a remote trading post established by Jesuit missionaries;
Return to the romance of yesteryear on charming Mackinac Island where motorized vehicles are prohibited;
Visit vibrant Muskegon and learn about its halcyon days as a lumber and fur town;
Conclude your journey in Milwaukee, a big-hearted city famous for its brews, brats and so much more!