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 be a vendor featured in a community?
Please reach out to us at resos@tourthegreatlakes.com with details about your attraction or location.
Sample of our Shore Excursions
Milwaukee WI Shore Excursions
Milwaukee's Greatest Hits
Kayaking the Milwaukee River
Churches & Chocolates
Craft Breweries & Distilleries
Bloody Mary Brunch
Birding & Sea-Glassing
Expert led Hikes
Chicago IL Shore Excursions
Docent led Museum Tours
Chicago Food Tours
Architectural Boat Cruises
Italian Food Experience
Chicago Neighborhoods Tour
Mackinac Island / St. Ignace Shore Excursions
Mackinac by Carriage
The Grand Hotel Experience
Natural Mackinac by Bike
Mackinac Straits by Kayak
Mackinac Fudge Tour
Historian Led City Walking Tour
Tall Ship Cruising
Duluth MN Shore Excursions
Scenic Railroad Experience
Lakefront Walking Tour
Fur Traders Canoe Adventure
Beer & Chocolate Tour
Historian Guided Glensheen
Veteran's Tribute Tour
Kayaking Agate Bay
Ornithologist led Birding
Lake Superior Estuarium Tour
Canal Park Eats Food Tour
Thunder Bay, Canada Shore Excursions
Waterfront & North Core Walking Tour
Amethyst Mining in the Great North
The Full Finnish Experience
Gardens of Thunder Bay
The Fur Trade & Fort William
Sights & Tales of Thunder Bay
Cleveland OH Shore Excursions
Cleveland Rocks Best-Of Tour
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Mansions & Millionaires
Cleveland Bakery Bus Tour
Shaker Heights Architectural Tour
Detroit MI Shore Excursions
Historian led Ford Tours
Iridescent Pewabic Tour
Maritime Heritage of Detroit
Historic Churches Tour
African American Heritage Tours
Muskegon MI Shore Excursions
Golden Age Families Tour
Silver Lake Dunes Experience
Maritime Traditions of Muskegon
Historic Churches Tour
Depression Era & Back Tour
Sault Ste Marie - US & CA Shore Excursions
Soo Locks Experience
Valley Camp Exploration
Guided Round Island Point Hike
Sault Locks Kayaking
Whitefish & Bourbon Tour
Craft Beverages Tour
Alpena MI Shore Excursions
Maritime Heritage of Alpena
Fossil Hunting at Rockport
Cheers Alpena! Drinks Tour
Historic Lighthouses Tour
Catch & Cook Experience
Flora & Fauna of Northpoint
Green Bay / Algoma / Sturgeon Bay / Door County WI Shore Excursions
The Lambeau Experience
Wisconsin Miracles Shrine Visit
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tour
Whitefish Dunes Discovery
Moonlight Bay Kayaking
Maritime Heritage in Door County
Marquette MI Shore Excursions
Maritime Heritage of Marquette
Mining Heritage of the UP
Taste of the UP
Historic Marquette Walking Tour
Magnificent Marquette Sightseeing Tour
Traverse City, MI Shore Excursions
Peninsula Winery Tour
Fairy Trail & Botanical Pairings
Cherry Delights Tour
Leelanau Tales & Trails
Botanics & Organics
Peninsula Highlights
Bayfield WI Shore Excursions
Apostle Island Adventure Cruise
Murals & Architecture Tour
Sea Caves by Kayak
Sailing Among the Islands Tour
Fruit Loop Tour
Birding at NGLVC
Red Cliff Tribe Experience
Apostle Islands Golfing
Houghton MI Shore Excursions
Copper Mining in the UP Tour
Historic Boat Cruise
Houghton by Foot City Tour
Keweenaw Flightseeing
Finland in America Experience
Waterfalls of Copper Country Tour
Historic Bar Tour
