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2 eorgian Bay solitude reat akes and eorgian Bay 11-Night Cruise The reat akes form the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth, a melding of natural wonder and majestic beauty. Cruise through four of the reat akes and eorgian Bay, and discover grand landscapes filled with indigenous wildlife. ake Superior ake Michigan CICAO Sault Ste. Marie ittle Current Mackinac Island ake uron olland Windsor ake Erie eorgian Bay Parry Sound Midland TORONTO ake Ontario Niagara Falls Departure Date Nights Embark Disembark Tue., May 31, Toronto Chicago Sat., Jun. 11, Chicago Toronto Wed., Jun. 22, Toronto Chicago Sun., Jul. 3, Chicago Toronto Thur., Jul. 14, Toronto Chicago Mon., Jul. 25, Chicago Toronto Fri., Aug. 5, Toronto Chicago Tue., Aug. 30, Chicago Toronto 2 Itineraries, schedules and tour information subject to change.

3 Pearl Seas Cruises Your cruise day by day: Day 1 Toronto, ON Originally a Native settlement and a French fur trading post, Toronto s history is rich and complex. ocated on the North Shore of ake Ontario, Toronto was settled permanently by Europeans in 1750 because of its easy access to the many water routes. Day 2 Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls is shared by both Canada and the United States, each laying claim to half of this area. Three waterfalls orseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the Bridal Veil Falls comprise Niagara Falls, which stands a towering 165 feet tall. Now a cultural and shoppers delight, the city offers visitors many places to discover. From the Eaton Centre Shopping Mall, where you can find practically anything you desire, to the north end s Chinatown, to the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto with its many attractions and ease to get around, offers something for everyone to enjoy. Niagara Falls reat akes Cruise Company 3270 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI Toll-free info@greatlakescruising.com 3

4 reat akes and eorgian Bay 11-Night Cruise Your tour will begin with a visit to the Falls aboard the Maid of the Mist. ere you ll get an up-close and personal look at the mighty orseshoe Falls, coming within feet of the powerful spray and crashing waves. You ll continue to one of Niagara s famous wine vineyards for a delicious afternoon of wine and food tasting. There will also be an opportunity to explore the Queen Street Arts & Culture District for a bit of local flavor. ere you ll find art galleries, antique shops, and coffee shops in renovated historic buildings. Day 3 Windsor, ON Exhibits at the Ford Museum Odette Sculpture Park, and the nearby Point Pelee National Park. Day 4 Midland, ON Midland is the main town and economic center of the area located at the southern end of ake uron, near eorgian Bay s 30,000 Islands. ere you ll visit the 17th century French Jesuit Mission headquarters. The story of the first interaction between the native people and the Europeans is recreated with interactive educational exhibits. In the afternoon, explore the SS eewatin, a steamship built in 1907 in Scotland that used to sail along the entire length of the reat akes. Retired in 1966, you ll see authentic staterooms, bars, ballrooms, and more as you learn what sailing a steamship through the reat akes was like. Day 5 Parry Sound, ON nown as the City of Roses for its several large parks and gardens on its waterfront, Windsor is Canada s southernmost city, located directly south of Detroit, Michigan, across the Detroit River. The city maintains over 3,000 acres of green space, 180 parks, and 40 miles of trails. ere you ll tour the enry Ford Museum and explore the processes and personal collection of one of America s greatest entrepreneurs enry Ford. The museum is a National istoric andmark that contains several famous pieces of machinery, homes, and exhibits, including John F. ennedy s presidential limousine, Abraham incoln s chair from Ford s Theatre, Thomas Edison s laboratory, the Wright Brothers bicycle shop, and the Rosa Parks bus. Additional attractions include a lively downtown including, ittle Italy, the Art allery of Windsor, the Parry Sound is located on the Eastern shore of eorgian Bay in ake uron. It is the world s deepest natural freshwater port. The modern townsite was established in 1857 and in the late 19th century, rail service reached Parry Sound making it an important depot along the rail lines to Western Canada. You ll visit the Museum of Tower ill located at the base of Parry Sound s 96-foot lookout tower facing beautiful eorgian Bay. Exhibits feature an extensive collection of local artifacts connected to the history of the Parry Sound District. Themes include natural and cultural history, trapping, nautical shipping, logging, agriculture, and contagion. Day 6 ittle Current, ON ittle Current is a community in the town of Northeastern Manitoulin. A large island located at the northern end of 4 Itineraries, schedules and tour information subject to change.

5 Step back in time on Mackinac Island Mackinac Island ocated in ake uron, Mackinac Island is a popular resort area known for its opulent Victorian homes and preserved historic buildings. Originally settled by Native Americans before European exploration began in the 17th century, today the island is home to many boutique stores, hotels, shops and restaurants. Ojibwe dancers in ittle Current ake uron and northwest of eorgian Bay, Manitoulin is the world s largest freshwater lake island. Begin the day with a pow-wow with the native Ojibwe tribe where you ll participate in an authentic traditional aborigional dance and drum presentation. Continue on to the Immaculate Conception Church and the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation where you will be able to explore the Ojibwe heritage museum and art gallery. Day 7 Sault Sainte Marie, MI Still holding strong to its roots, motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering the island, in fact the only way to access the island is by boat. A popular destination to visit is Mackinac Island State Park, which covers 80% of the island. It is common to observe the active and abundant wildlife such as eagles, owls, otters and herons. Mackinac is also home to many distinct styles of architecture including examples of Native American, Federalist, Colonial, Queen Anne and reek Revival. With its rich history and diverse past, you ll know why visitors come back year after year. ocated at the mouth of Saint Mary s River, Sault Sainte Marie was originally established by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century. The current of Saint Mary s River connects ake Superior to ake uron and has provided trade access between the United States and Canada for hundreds of years Pearl Seas Cruises reat akes Cruise Company 3270 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI Toll-free info@greatlakescruising.com 5

6 reat akes and eorgian Bay 11-Night Cruise Spend the afternoon touring the Bush Plane Museum and Ermatinger-Clergue National istoric Site. The collections and exhibits of bush planes tell the story of how these brave Canadians battled Ontario s many forest fires. At the Ermatinger-Clergue National istoric Site, you ll find stone buildings and period gardens from the 1800s. Day 9 olland, MI Day 8 Mackinac Island, MI No motorized vehicles on Mackinac Island ocated in the Straits of Mackinac, where the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan meet, Mackinac Island is a vibrant Victorian town. Personal motorized vehicles are prohibited all those visiting or living on the island travel by horse, carriage, bicycle, or walking. o back in time as you embark on a guided horsedrawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island and explore this small, interesting island. Classic Victorian architecture from the 1800s lines the cobblestone streets where you will discover Fort Mackinac s historic museum, the luxurious rand otel, and the quaint beauty of this resort town. DeZwaan windmill The European flavor of olland, Michigan stems from its roots as a haven for Dutch immigrants who arrived in the mid-1800s. Onshore, you ll take part in an interactive Dutch experience. ere, a tour guide in Dutch attire will take you to the most exciting Dutch inspired sites around olland. Tour Windmill Island ardens and see DeZwaan, the only authentic Dutch windmill operating in the United States. Step back in time over 100 years and see Nelis Dutch Village, recreated with colorful Dutch architecture and cultural demonstrations. 6 Itineraries, schedules and tour information subject to change.

7 Day 10 Chicago, I ere you can visit the famous Navy Pier which is home to retail shops, restaurants, museums, exhibition halls, and auditoriums. Or stroll along the popular Magnificent Mile, the high-end shopping district home to a collection of boutique retailers. In the afternoon, tour one of the many museums and art galleries, including The Museum of Science and Industry, The Oriental Institute, The Chicago istory Museum, yde Park Art Center and more. Navy Pier in Chicago A shorter alternative... reat akes 7-Night Cruise ake Superior ake Michigan Mackinac Island CICAO Sault Ste. Marie ittle Current eorgian Bay olland ake uron Parry Sound Midland ake Ontario TORONTO ake Erie Departure Date Nights Embark Disembark Tue., Aug. 16, Chicago Midland/Toronto Tue., Aug. 23, Midland/Toronto Chicago Chicago, Illinois olland, Michigan Mackinac Island, MichiganWilmington Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Charleston ittle Current, Ontario Savannah Parry Sound, Ontario Jacksonville Midland, Ontario/Toronto, Ontario The reat akes region is one of the most spectacular waterways West in the Palm world. With Beach breathtaking island views and beautiful clear waters, Miami the reat akes are also host to many interesting Nassau ports, charming towns and picturesque villages. On this cruise, you ll explore the very best Canadian and U.S. ports on the akes during August, the ideal month to cruise the area. Discover what makes the reat akes one of the most visited areas in the North America. reat akes Cruise Company 3270 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI Toll-free info@greatlakescruising.com 7

8 - 0/20/10/0-0/20/10/ /0/13/0 0/20/10/0-0/20/10/0 49/0/13/0-49/0/13/0-49/0/13/0 ido ido ido ido ido R 419 R W.C. 421 R 419 R W.C. Open 421 R 419 R W.C Passenger Open R R 418 R W.C. Passenger Deck Open R R Deck R W.C. Passenger Open Deck R Passenger Open Deck R Passenger R Deck S 329 S 329 S 329 S S S 221 S 221 S 221 S S S 511 S 511 S S S 512 S 512 S 512 S S S 321 S 321 S S S 322 S 322 S 322 S S S 213 S 213 S S S 214 S 214 S 214 S S 6 th Deck 6 th Deck 6 th Deck 6 th Deck S th Deck S Coral S Open 510 Passenger Coral Open S Passenger Deck Coral S Open 510 Deck Passenger Coral Open 510 Passenger Deck Coral Open 510 Passenger Deck Deck 411 S S Pacific Pacific 411 S Pacific 414 R S R 412 S Pacific R 412 Pacific R R R R R R R av av av Atlantic 211 Atlantic av Caribbean Atlantic av Caribbean Atlantic 212 Caribbean Atlantic 212 Caribbean Caribbean Sun Shade ibrary ibrary ibrary ibrary ibrary av. Passageway av. av. Passageway Passageway av. Passageway av. Passageway av. Rates Passageway 7 Nights 11 Nights Category $4,770 $7,205 Category $5,050 $7,670 Category $5,400 $8,245 Category $5,445 $8,330 Category R $6,235 $9,505 obby obby obby obby obby obby S 209 S 209 S S S 210 S 210 S 210 S S Office Office Office Office Office Office ospital ospital ospital ospital ospital Pearl Seas Cruises 5 th Deck 5 th Deck 5 th Deck 5 th Deck 5 th Deck Navigation Navigation Navigation Bridge Bridge Bridge Navigation Bridge Bridge 4 th Deck 4 th Deck 4 th Deck 4 th Deck 4 th Deck 3 rd Deck 3 rd Deck 3 rd Deck 3 rd Deck 3 rd Deck 2 nd Deck 2 nd Deck 2 nd Deck 2 nd Deck 2 nd Deck Category S (Single) $6,475 $9,750 Prices subject to change. Rates per person. 8 Itineraries, schedules and tour information subject to change.

9 Category and At 275 square feet, our category and staterooms are located primarily on the 2nd and 3rd deck levels of the ship, with convenient access to the both Atlantic and. Each spacious and modern room comes complete with a large opening picture window and a door leading to a private balcony. Category S (single) is comparable to our Category staterooms but designed specifically with our single travelers in mind. Category & Category Our generous category staterooms are over 300 square feet and located on the ideal 3rd and 4th deck levels of the ship. These staterooms offer guests easy access to the Pacific and open passenger decks, with breathtaking views. Each room comes with a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, opening it up and filling it with natural light. Category Category Our premium category staterooms are over 300 square feet and located on the optimal 5th deck level of the ship for privacy. ere guests will enjoy pleasant breezes and grand water views. No attention to detail was spared in the design of these modern staterooms. Each comes with a sliding glass door to a private balcony and some include the option of having adjoining doors for guests who are traveling together or who wish to have a living room. Category R Category Category R Our exclusive category R staterooms are over 450 square feet and are situated in the premier sections on the ship to optimize your cruising experience. Enjoy breakfast on your private balcony or simply relax and take in the amazing panoramic views and passing scenery from the comfort of your room. If there s anything you need, our stewards are on hand 24/7 to handle even the smallest of requests. Each well-appointed room comes with a sliding glass door to a private balcony and can accommodate up to 3 guests. reat akes Cruise Company 3270 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI Toll-free info@greatlakescruising.com 9

10 eneral Information Departure Ports: All departure ports are located near major airports and rail systems. For further information, contact Pearl Seas Cruises. Departure Times: Cruises depart at 3:00 p.m. or earlier if all passengers have arrived. Passengers may board after 11:00 a.m.; crew members will be available to transfer luggage to the staterooms. Passengers are recommended to arrive at the ship no later than 2:00 p.m. Cruises sometimes return the evening before the last day of the cruise, and passengers may stay on board until approximately 8:00 a.m. on the last day. Breakfast is served on the last day of every cruise. Reservations: Reservations should be made as far in advance as possible to ensure the availability of the cruise and stateroom choice. Fare: Pearl Seas Cruises per person fares are shown in U.S. dollars and include passage, dining service, snacks, complimentary cocktail parties and entertainment aboard the ship. Fares do not include items of personal nature, shore tours, port charges, gratuities and transportation to and from the ship. Should the company for any reason cancel a cruise or terminate a cruise early, a prorated refund for the cancelled portion of the cruise will constitute full liquidated damages to the passengers. Single Occupancy: One person occupying a double stateroom will be charged 175% of the double occupancy, depending on the type of stateroom occupied. Deposits and Payments: A deposit of $ per person is required to confirm any reservation on trips of 9 nights or less, and $ per person on trips of 10 nights or more. Contact Pearl Seas Cruises for additional information concerning groups. Final payments are due 60 days prior to the sailing date. Reservations made within 60 days of departure date must be accompanied by full payment. Deferred Payment: American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover cards are accepted for deposit and/or final payment. Customs & Immigration Inspections: Upon returning to the United States, all baggage is subject to inspection by U.S. Customs Service. uests originating or ending their cruise in a foreign port may also be subject to inspection by local customs officials. Residents of the United States are allowed a duty-free exemption of $800 per person. Passports & Travel Requirements: All passengers are required to have valid passports. Visas may be required for certain ports visited. Without the proper documentation, passengers may not be able to disembark in certain ports of call. Obtaining all travel documents such as passports, visas, proof of citizenship, etc., required for disembarkation at various ports of call are the responsibility of the passenger. Passengers will not be allowed to cruise without proper documentation and no refund of cruise fare will be issued to any passenger failing to bring such documentation. Passports must be valid six months after the final date of the cruise. What to Bring: Casual sportswear is suggested for during the day. Attire should include warm weather wear as well as sweaters for an occasional cool evening. Comfortable walking shoes, a windbreaker and light rainwear are also recommended items. 110-volt household current is available in all staterooms for electric appliances. Dining Service: Meals are served in the spacious dining salon, which accommodates all passengers at one seating. The daily menu is announced well in advance, and takes advantage of fresh meats and seafood and in-season fruits and vegetables. Special menus are available to passengers on restricted diets. Breakfast is prepared to order every morning, and coffee, beverages and snacks are available 24 hours a day. Itineraries and Sailings: Pearl Seas Cruises does not guarantee departure point, termination point or any intermediate stop. Itineraries, schedules and ships are always subject to change at any time without notice due to weather conditions, availability of docks, shoaling, ships or any other reason. The times of departure and arrival, and the points of departure and arrival, as well as intermediate stops, are subject to change. TV and Internet: All ships are equipped with satellite TV and wireless internet. Internet and TV service can be intermittent, particularly in remote areas. Passenger Cancellation Terms: Cruise Cancellation Protection is recommended and available, and allows for a refund of the cruise fare paid, up to the sailing date. For information on the Cruise Cancellation Protection Plan, contact Pearl Seas Cruises, C. Cancellations must be received by Pearl Seas Cruises at its office in uilford, CT. Only written cancellations will be accepted. All cancellations will incur a $250 per person administrative charge for any cruise 9 nights or less, and $425 per person administrative charge for any cruise 10 nights or more. This charge may be applied toward a future cruise fare with Pearl Seas Cruises booked within one year of the cancellation date. Cruise Cancellation Protection Plan purchase allows for 10

11 a full refund of all monies up to the day of the sail, less administrative charges, if cancelled for a covered reason. Cruise Cancellation Protection Plan costs are non-refundable. Following is the refund schedule for any monies received: Up to 91 Days prior to day of sail 100%* Days prior to day of sail 50%* 45-0 Days prior to day of sail 0% *ess administrative charges For cancellations relating to group bookings, passengers should refer to the group booking agreement for terms and conditions. Cancellation Protection Program: Pearl Seas Cruises, C wants you to have the best cruise ever. That s why we created the Cruise Cancellation Protection Plan, providing you with peace of mind because, unfortunately, the unexpected does sometimes occur. Cruise cancellation protection fees are not refundable. For information on the Cruise Cancellation Protection Plan, contact Pearl Seas Cruises, , or visit andicap-accessible Rooms: Pearl Seas Cruises ships are equipped with handicap-accessible rooms. Most ships lounges, sun decks, and dining salons are accessible by wheelchairs or other walking-aid devices. The ships are also equipped with an elevator for ease of movement between decks. Safety Features: Pearl Seas Cruises ships are equipped with the latest safety, navigating and communications systems, including defibrillators and oxygen. Most systems on the ships are equipped with backup equipment for safety and convenience. Terms & Conditions of Passage: Passenger s rights and obligations relating to all cruises are set out in the Terms & Conditions of Passage. By booking a cruise with Pearl Seas Cruises, C., you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Passage, which can be found at: or mailed to you upon request. Terms and conditions available on the website or by calling Pearl Seas Cruises reat akes Cruise Company 3270 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI Toll-free info@greatlakescruising.com 11