Exploring the Best of the Great Lakes

From creation to execution in more than 15 US and Canadian ports, our staff will design high quality experiences for your passengers to discover the natural beauty and culture of the Great Lakes.

Our 15+ years of experience in tourism and hospitality ensure we not only provide a high quality guest experience, but also prioritizing efficiency and safety.

We have teams of local tour guides, naturalists, historians in each Great Lakes port cities.

We also offer ground handling services to provide a warm and authentic welcome to your passengers embarking or disembarking. Our efforts including airport and hotel transfers, airport greeters, hospitality staff, and luggage trucks.

Land Services Offered

Shore Excursions

Coordination of shore excursions for the whole ship, or individuals and groups may arrange for private shore excursions in each city.

Extensions

Enhance your passenger experience with pre- or post trips in your embarking / disembarking port of call.

Dock & Hospitality Staff

We employ a team of dock staff available for hire to ensure a smooth transition for your passengers.

Embarking / Disembarking

Allow us to coordinate your transfers, luggage handling, and hospitality staffing needs.

We Are Hiring!

Want to lead a shore excursion in your community?

Apply for Algoma, Mackinac Island, Cleveland, Milwaukee tour guide opportunities by clicking name above.

Seeking a full time position?

We are currently hiring for an Assistant Shore Excursion Manager. Details and application are HERE

Want to staff a turnaround day in Duluth, Milwaukee or Chicago?

Apply to work as a day-of staff member greeting guests and working with luggage in Duluth or Milwaukee.

Want to be a vendor featured in a community?

Please reach out to us at resos@tourthegreatlakes.com with details about your attraction or location.

Have Questions?

262-853-5239

info@tourthegreatlakes.com

Theresa Nemetz has been working with Viking officials for over a year to craft unique excursions for passengers to explore destinations when boarding and disembarking cruises. Her company, Milwaukee Food & City Tours, has been creating authentic food and history-centric city tours in Milwaukee for 13 years, so it was a natural pair.

MKE Lifestyle

That was the best transfer we have ever had. By the time we walked to the baggage carousel, our driver had our checked bags already picked up and on a carriage. He sent us a text telling us where he was and gave a contact number. Flight was early, and we were off to Chicago.