01 / GREAT LAKES
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A different kind of cruise can begin close to home. Viking and American Cruise Lines publish Milwaukee Great Lakes itineraries. Check their current dates before booking.
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WISCONSIN / THE WATER COLLECTIONStart closer to home.
Start closer to home.
Go as far as you like.
For some travelers, that is a Great Lakes sailing from Milwaukee. For others, the perfect day is a short boat ride in the Apostle Islands or on the Mississippi.
02 / LOCAL BOAT
Bayfield / Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
A shorter sail can still feel like a journey. Local Apostle Islands sightseeing boats and ferries vary by season and weather.
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03 / LOCAL BOAT
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Let the river set the pace for an afternoon. Local paddlewheel and dinner cruises are different from multiday river sailings.
See operator details ↗Three very different ways to get on board.
Milwaukee has multiday Great Lakes itineraries published by Viking and American Cruise Lines. Bayfield offers seasonal Apostle Islands excursions, and La Crosse has local Mississippi paddlewheel trips. A local sightseeing boat is not the same as an ocean cruise line or an overnight Great Lakes voyage.
Check the exact ship, berth, travel documents, seasonal conditions and current prices with the operator. For more ideas, explore Travel Wisconsin’s boat cruise roundup ↗.
TAKE THE IDEA FARTHER
Let the water day become your trip.
Pair it with a stay, a local meal and the distance back home.