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April 1, 2026
Setting a New Standard in Close to Home Explorations
In the realm of small-ship cruising, Victory Cruise Lines has swiftly captured the imagination of discerning travellers seeking immersive voyages through North America in land waterways.
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March 17, 2026
A small-ship cruise showcases the grandeur of the Great Lakes
My heart was in my throat. I had spied a boat cruising the Niagara River, which flows between the U.S. and Canada.
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March 17, 2026
$5m in fleet enhancements coming to Victory Cruise Lines
Victory Cruise Lines is executing a $5m fleet enhancement program across the 190-passenger Victory I and Victory II during their 2026 layup at Jacksonville, Florida.
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March 17, 2026
These Luxurious Cruises Offer a New Perspective on the Midwest
After a brief hiatus, Victory Cruise Lines has been revived on the Great Lakes for the 2026 season with a focus on all-inclusive, small-ship luxury that feels like a throwback...
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March 15, 2026
Victory Cruise Lines ships getting improvements
Victory Cruise Lines is renovating its two ships before the 2026 season begins. The $5 million project includes technical and guest-facing upgrades.
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February 18, 2026
Victory Cruise Lines Marks America250 With Great Lakes Voyages
Victory Cruise Lines is marking a historic milestone with special 2026 sailings across all five Great Lakes, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with curated experiences that combine heritage, culture and culinary...
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February 4, 2026
Victory Cruise Lines Unveils 2027 Season
Victory Cruise Lines has unveiled its 2027 season of Great Lakes and Canadian coastal cruises. Sailing March through October, the season features 43 sailings, including 19 voyages sailing all five...
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January 28, 2026
Getting a front-row seat to America’s story along legendary waterways
In 2026, the United States is marking a once-in-a-generation milestone: America250, the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
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November 27, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines to Feature Photographer Gary Bogdon on Great Lakes Sailing
Victory Cruise Lines, the all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruise line sailing the Great Lakes and Canadian coasts, announced that acclaimed photographer Gary Bogdon will join the Victory I as guest...
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November 27, 2025
Victory I to Host Photographer Gary Bogdon in April 2026 Voyage
Victory Cruise Lines has announced that photographer Gary Bogdon will join the Victory I as guest lecturer and host of interactive photography lessons on its April 25 to May 5,...
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September 22, 2025
Victory Won; Can They Do it Again in 2026?
John Waggoner is taking a Victory lap. The CEO of Victory Cruise Lines says its inaugural season on the Great Lakes was a race run from a literal standing start, but Victory lived...
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September 22, 2025
Ship Review: Sweet Victory
Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow of the magnificent Chicago skyline, she and sister ship Victory I the only ships to call the city’s Navy Pier home. In the waters of...
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September 19, 2025
On the horizon for Victory Cruise Lines: A new travel advisor portal, and a Canadian BDM
The genuine hospitality thatʻs made Victory Cruise Linesʻ two ships so popular with passengers starts at the very top. Victory Cruise Lines’ founder and chairman John Waggoner led Travelweek’s recent...
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September 18, 2025
Great Lakes cruise ship industry brings tourism to Toronto
Toronto is more than a stop; it’s becoming a destination, thanks to the booming cruise ship industry on the Great Lakes. From jobs to new visitors, the impact is real...
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September 18, 2025
An Exceptional Great Lakes Cruise on Victory II
I’ve lived in Toronto all my life on the doorstep of a vast inland sea system, known as the Great Lakes, connected by locks, canals, and the St. Lawrence Seaway...
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September 16, 2025
Review: Victory Cruise Lines on the Great Lakes
John Waggoner, founder of Victory Cruise Lines, talks a lot about “getting the band back together.” He means it. A little over a year after the collapse of American Queen...
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September 15, 2025
Victory Great Lakes Cruise — An Expert Review Of 10 Nights Cruising All Five
It was during a lecture about shipwrecks in Victory I’s lovely Compass Lounge when I realized that a vacation on this ship was much more than a 10-day Great Lakes...
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September 5, 2025
I Never Wanted to do a Great Lakes Cruise. Here’s How Victory Cruise Lines Changed My Mind
Great Lakes cruises have been coming on hot over the past decade or so, with a number of cruise lines sailing itineraries through the five biggest lakes in the United States.
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Sailing the Great Lakes with Victory Cruises: Here’s What Surprised Me
Just when I believed a vacation at sea was all about glorious, sun-drenched beaches, glamorous Mediterranean capitols, and otherworldly polar destinations, along comes the Great Lakes and I find myself...
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August 22, 2025
Beautiful Beaches, Forested Boulders, Endless Lighthouses—the North American Cruise Destination Not to Miss
Stepping aboard Victory I is a bit like stepping back in time.The 30-year-old Great Lakes steamship-style cruiser has been renovated, enough to feel fresh and comfortable without sacrificing its historic...
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August 20, 2025
Review of My Great Lakes Cruise with Victory Cruise Lines
I cruised all five Great Lakes on the Victory I cruise ship with Victory Cruise Lines. This vlog features a full cruise ship tour of Victory I and a look...
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August 19, 2025
VICTORY II: A Great Ship on the Great Lakes
Aboard the inaugural sailing of Victory Cruises’ 190-passenger Victory II, I notice a trend. Many of my shipmates sport apparel—shirts, sweaters, jackets—that bears the logo of the now-defunct American Queen.
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June 17, 2025
VICTORY I Walk Through Preview
Join Peter Knego and Anne Kalosh on a quick walk through of the 190 passenger, 2001-built VICTORY I at Toronto on the day of the ship’s naming for newly reformed...
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June 16, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory II on the Great Lakes
Closer-to-home cruising is trending hot this year for many North American travelers, particularly for those 50-plus years of age. That’s my perspective after chatting informally with fellow guests sailing aboard Victory...
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June 12, 2025
Travel Trending with Kathy Witt: Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I and Victory II make a historic and victorious return
Straddling the border between New York State and Ontario, the waterfalls of the Niagara Gorge are among the most iconic and awe-inspiring sights in North America. (Kathy Witt/TNS) Kathy Witt...
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Victory I is named in heartwarming Toronto festivities
‘Victory Cruise Lines is an opportunity to connect,’ the godmother said. ‘We find support and joy and kindness and openness with each other on this beautiful little ship.’
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Victory II is named in Chicago Navy Pier cruise first
More than a ship, she’s like a floating storybook. She will go places and create new memories for her passengers that they will treasure forever,’ Godmother Molly Applegate, 12, said.
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June 12, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines ship christened Monday at Navy Pier before Great Lakes voyage
There is now a Great Lakes cruise from Chicago. The Victory II ship was christened at Navy Pier Monday before its voyage to Toronto.
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June 12, 2025
Travel the Great Lakes in luxury with Victory Cruise Lines’ newest boat
FOX 32’s Gabriella Premus gets a first-hand look at the luxury and amenities of Victory Cruise Lines’ newest boat.
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May 22, 2025
This Cruise Line Lets You Visit Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Sites as You Voyage Along the Great Lakes
Victory Cruise Lines launched new Great Lakes sailings that focus on the works of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The voyages sail to Illinois, Michigan, and Canada and take passengers to...
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December 2, 2025
VICTORY CRUISE LINES® WELCOMES PHOTOGRAPHER GARY BOGDON ABOARD VICTORY I FOR APRIL 2026 TORONTO–CHICAGO VOYAGE
Victory Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that acclaimed photographer Gary Bogdon will join the Victory I as guest lecturer
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GREAT LAKES CRUISING SEASON SETS SAIL WITH VICTORY I® CHRISTENED IN TORONTO
33 Voyages in 2025 That Touch All Five Great Lakes
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VICTORY CRUISE LINES® PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE GREAT LAKES FOR LakeLorian® LECTURER PROGRAM
Victory Cruise Lines, committed to all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruising on The Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts…
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VICTORY CRUISE LINES® SPOTLIGHTS DINING ONBOARD
New Albany, Ind. (October 1, 2024) – Victory Cruise Lines, committed to all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruising on The Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts, will offer three distinct dining venues...
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VICTORY CRUISE LINES® OPENS RESERVATIONS FOR INAUGURAL GREAT LAKES SEASON
Victory Cruise Lines, committed to all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruising on The Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts, announces reservations for the…
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