Forget The Ocean, One Of The Best Cruises In The World Is Ohio’s Lake Erie Excursion

Here in Ohio, there are so many ways to stoke and satisfy our wanderlust. We can explore caves and waterfalls at Hocking Hills State Park, or we can hop aboard a scenic train ride through our state's stunning national park. We can kayak past castles, or explore colorful underworlds. We can go surfing or even on a cruise... yes, a cruise -- in Ohio! With a front-row seat to the expansive North Coast, Ohioans have the unique opportunity to experience a world-class cruise with Great Lakes Cruises. Come along with us on the adventure of a lifetime on a Grand Discovery Cruise via American Queen Voyages.

Located along the sublime shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland is a beautiful metropolis that, in our very humble opinion, is just as ravishing as its Lake Michigan counterpart, Chicago. The lake is Cleveland's pride and joy; an inextricable part of The Land's very identity.

But we can't claim this Great Lake as wholly ours; and truthfully, what makes the North Coast so arresting are the many ports, towns, and landmarks you'll find along these five beauteous bodies of water. So the opportunity to cruise the North Coast and celebrate the many places that make it such a special place? That's a bucket-list adventure if ever there were one.

On a 13-day Grand Discovery Tour with Great Lakes Cruises, adventure seekers will climb aboard a world-class vessel for the journey of a lifetime -- on America's very own inland sea.

The vessel itself -- the Victory I or II, depending on your trip -- is the height of decadence. While the ships themselves are notably smaller than other cruise vessels (designed to fit through the narrower passageways and channels between the Great Lakes), they're brimming with high-end amenities and luxuries that offer passengers a world-class experience.

Beginning in Chicago and ending in Quebec, the 13-day Discovery Cruise navigates Lake Michigan, Straits of Mackinac, Lake Huron, Detroit River, St. Claire River, Lake Erie, Welland Canal, and Lake Ontario. It's a tour de force of one of the most marvelous waterways in the entire world.

Of course, we're partial to the Ohio portion of this cruise, which is the featured stop on Day 9.

Notable points of interest for this Ohio stop include the Cleveland Museum of Art, which boasts over 45,000 priceless pieces of art to peruse...

...and, of course, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a celebration of America's most iconic contribution to music.

Of course, every Clevelander knows that The Land is so much more than a few big headliners; other notable stops explored during this day-long stop include The Arcade, the Cleveland History Center, and Old Stone Church.

What makes Great Lakes Cruises so special is that they don't simply sail past noteworthy destinations; shore excursions invite folks to get out and immerse themselves in each and every featured city. So yes, call us biased, because obviously, the Ohio leg of this cruise is beyond exciting -- but the opportunity to explore the North Coast in luxury aboard a world-class ocean liner? How thrilling!

Did you know about this amazing cruise opportunity in Ohio? If exploring the Great Lakes aboard a world-renowned cruise ship isn't an experience for your Ohio bucket list, we don't know what is! To learn more about the Grand Discovery Cruise, visit the American Queen Voyages website.