by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:55 PM ET, Tue January 13, 2026
Victory Cruise Lines is taking travelers on an epic new voyage.
Later this year, the cruise line will offer the “Grand Half Loop,” a 35-night voyage aboard Victory I that will call on more than 20 ports. The journey, scheduled for October 17 through November 21, will conclude Victory Cruise Lines’ second season of small ship, coastal cruising on the Great Lakes and Canadian coasts.
Travelers will set sail on Chicago, then explore like Milwaukee, Escanaba, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal. The voyage then transitions to the Atlantic coast, with visits to Portland, Provincetown, Newport, and New London, before heading south to Norfolk, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah. The journey culminates in Jacksonville, Florida.
The journey includes a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, ground transfers, an included shore excursion at every port, unlimited beverages, Wi-Fi and more.
The itinerary also includes special entertainment, lectures, exclusive culinary offerings and other activities.
“I have always been captivated by the legendary Grand Loop and have met many mariners pursuing this bucket-list adventure while in port during Victory Cruise Lines’ inaugural season,” says John Waggoner, chairman and founder of Victory Cruise Lines. “Offering this epic Grand Half Loop voyage—combining the comfort of Victory I, the care of our dedicated crew and the camaraderie of fellow travelers—is the perfect way to conclude our 2026 season.”
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