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April 28, 2025
Victory I Christening in Toronto Marks Start of Great Lakes Cruising Season
Victory Cruise Lines christened the Victory I in Toronto on April 27, 2025 which was purposely built for the sailing Great Lakes.
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April 28, 2025
Victory’s Splash Launches Great Lakes Cruising
While Champagne’s traditional, it was premium Canadian whisky anointing the Great Lakes cruise ship Victory 1. In a christening ceremony at the Port of Toronto, Godmother Emily Coleman broke a bottle across the bow...
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April 28, 2025
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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April 28, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines Launches 2025 Great Lakes Season with Christening of Victory I
Victory Cruise Lines officially kicked off its 2025 Great Lakes cruising season with the christening of Victory I in Toronto on April 27, 2025.
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April 28, 2025
Victory I Christened in Toronto
Victory Cruise Lines christened the Victory I in Toronto on April 27, 2025. The ceremony marked the cruise line’s return under Founder and CEO John Waggoner, who finalized the purchase...
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April 28, 2025
Victory Cruise Lines Christens Flagship Victory I in Toronto
With the backdrop of the skyline of Canada’s largest city, Victory Cruise Lines officially christened its ship Victory I on the waters of Lake Ontario.
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November 19, 2024
Victory Cruise Lines Launches Early Black Friday Sale
Running from October 30 to December 4, 2024, the promotion includes a $2,000 discount per stateroom and a complimentary premium shore excursion before embarkation.
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November 19, 2024
Victory Cruise Lines Announces Early Black Friday Sale
Early Black Friday Sale, offering guests a stateroom for $2,000 plus one free, pre-cruise premium shore excursion.
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November 19, 2024
Victory Cruise Lines Launches Early Black Friday Sale
Early Black Friday Sale, offering $2,000 per stateroom and one free pre-cruise premium shore excursion for travelers who book select 2025 sailings.
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November 19, 2024
Save Big on These Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Save $2,000 per Stateroom + Free, Pre-Cruise Premium Shore Excursion on Great Lakes Itineraries.
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November 19, 2024
Victory Cruise Lines celebrates inaugural season with Early Black Friday Sale
Victory Cruise Lines has announced its first Early Black Friday Sale on select 2025 sailings.
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November 19, 2024
Victory Cruise Lines Launches Early Black Friday Sale
Early Black Friday Sale, offering $2,000 per stateroom and one free pre-cruise premium shore excursion.
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November 19, 2024
Victory Cruise Lines’ Early Black Friday Sale includes premium tour
Black Friday Sale with inaugural season savings of $2,000 per stateroom and one free pre-cruise premium shore excursion.
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November 19, 2024
Black Friday cruise deals 2024
Black Friday sale features $2,000 in savings per cabin on Great Lakes voyages departing in April, May and June 2025.
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October 28, 2024
What to expect from Cleveland’s 2025 cruise season with Victory ships
Although this year’s cruise season is winding down in Cleveland, there is plenty of reason for optimism as we look ahead to 2025.
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October 28, 2024
How Victory Cruise Lines Will Pair Knowledge and Food on The Great Lakes
At an event last week in Manhattan, Victory Cruise Lines announced a new partnership and sampled dishes to showcase the culinary experience that will be an integral part of its...
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October 28, 2024
Insider Video: How John Waggoner’s Victory Cruise Lines Is Returning to the Great Lakes
John Waggoner, chairman and founder of Victory Cruise Lines, an all-inclusive small-ship coastal cruise line operating on the Great Lakes, speaks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his...
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October 28, 2024
Three Dining Venues On Relaunched Victory Cruise Lines
Victory I and II will have three distinct dining venues on its sailings in the Great Lakes and the Canadian coast.
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October 28, 2024
Victory: Creating a New Vision for a Re-Born Brand
Being relaunched in 2025 by John Waggoner, Victory Cruise Lines aims to create a new vision for the re-born brand.
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October 28, 2024
The Story Behind Victory’s Return to the Great Lakes and Canada
John Waggoner, the affable and visionary cruise entrepreneur, is resurrecting the boutique company Victory Cruise Lines.
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October 28, 2024
Reintroducing Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I and Victory II
Victory I will debut with 10-night journey from Portland, Maine, to Toronto in April of next year.
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October 28, 2024
ONE-ON-ONE WITH VICTORY’S JOHN WAGGONER
The executive provides details on the two Victory Cruise Lines ships returning to the Great Lakes and Canada.
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October 2, 2024
VICTORY CRUISE LINES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ANGLO-EASTERN LEISURE MANAGEMENT
Victory Cruise Lines, committed to all-inclusive, small ship, coastal cruising on The Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts, is partnering with Anglo-Eastern Leisure Management.
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July 26, 2024
VICTORY CRUISE LINES OPENS SALES FOR 2025 GREAT LAKES SEASON
Victory Cruise Lines opened bookings for Canada/New England, St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes sailings in 2025.
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July 23, 2024
VICTORY CRUISE LINES OPENS BOOKINGS FOR 2025 GREAT LAKES SAILINGS
Victory Cruise Lines is officially back.
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July 23, 2024
VICTORY CRUISE LINES LAUNCHES 2025 SEASON
Victory Cruise Lines has opened bookings for its inaugural 2025 season, according to a press release.
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July 23, 2024
JOHN WAGGONER’S VICTORY CRUISE LINES OPENS FOR BOOKINGS ON GREAT LAKES
Out of the ashes of now-defunct American Queen Voyages (AQV) rises Victory Cruise Lines, a reborn cruise line offering all-inclusive, small ship coastal cruising on the Great Lakes and Canadian...
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July 23, 2024
ANOTHER CRUISE LINE IS ABOUT TO MAKE A COMEBACK — IN AN UNUSUAL PLACE
Another cruise line is about to relaunch after not operating for many months — in a place that typically doesn’t get a lot of cruise ships.
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July 5, 2024
VICTORY CRUISE LINES CEO JOHN WAGGONER: THE DEMAND IS ‘STRONG’ FOR THE GREAT LAKES
Victory Cruise Lines founder and CEO John Waggoner unveils the company’s latest vacation offerings on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
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June 24, 2024
VICTORY CRUISE LINES TO RETURN TO THE GREAT LAKES
The Victory Cruise Lines brand will be relaunched in July 2024.
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Stay updated with the latest news and announcements from Victory Cruise Lines. Explore our press releases for insights into our voyages, new itineraries, and special events.
April 28, 2025
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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October 15, 2024
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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October 2, 2024
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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July 23, 2024
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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