We traveled the Great Lakes from Chicago to NYC via the Welland Canal, 4 Great Lakes, Erie Canal, Lake Sinclair. Only Lake Huron was a bit rough for a day. Our cabin was basic 8 by 10. Separate shower and ...

Sail Date September 2019

guninness twosome

1 Review Written

Meals. Ease of navigating the ship. Nice size cabins.

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We wanted to see most of the Great Lakes on a small ship. Enjoyed all the ports. Learned much of the history of Erie camel. Niagra Falls. Even the small towns welcomed us. I could smoke an occasional cigarette ...

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Sail Date June 2018

jespinach

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Outdated, Small and expensive

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We took the Pearl Mist 11 night cruise from Chicago to Toronto last August 2018. This cruise is targeted for people 75 years an older, many of which need assistance. That's ok but it should be clearly stated. ...

Sail Date July 2018

rknarf

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Underwhelmed

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

If you want to way over. pay and get a marginal cruise in return this one is for you. The cruise should be at least 3 to 4 days less and the price cut by 60%. At no time did they exceed my expectations. Food was ...

Sail Date June 2018

JFCRae

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Grande Caribe Sailing July 25th to August 9th 2017

Grande Caribe

U.S.A.

We had looked forward to this cruise Great American Waterways sailing from Chicago through the Great Lakes, Erie Canal Hudson River to New York finally to Rhode Island. We recently returned home after taking the ...

Sail Date July 2017

Lupi2

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Disappointed with the Magical Michigan Cruise

Grande Mariner

U.S.A.

Chose this cruise for the ports we were stopping at. Knew ahead of time that the ship was old and rooms would be small, but older and smaller than expected. Limited water usage made washing hands/shower difficult. ...

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Sail Date August 2017

Hipinessal

1 Review Written

16 Helpful Votes

Relaxing way to see the Great Lakes. Geared toward 70+ Not for children

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We chose this cruise because we were traveling with 80 year old parents. We enjoy small ships, wanted to see the Great Lakes region and relax. This cruise was perfect and just what we were looking for. Booking ...

Sail Date August 2017

ldyoung

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Great Lakes small ship cruise

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We have cruised several times before but this was the first time on a small ship and it was delightful. The atmosphere is totally different than on a large ship carrying several thousand passengers. The crew made ...

Sail Date June 2017

erkramer

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Beyond Expectations

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

Having been born and brought up in Michigan, the Great Lakes cruise really appealed to me. It was also our first cruise, so it had to be a good experience. It didn't disappoint. The ship accommodations, ...

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Sail Date June 2017

Senior Dave

1 Review Written

8 Helpful Votes

Great Lakes Surprise

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We chose this cruise to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, and to check off some bucket list items; specifically to visit Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls. We definitely got a lot more. The excursions were ...

Sail Date June 2017

bcblack

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Great Lakes & Georgian Bay

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We travel all the time, and thought a Great Lakes & Georgian Bay (and the stops we would make) sounded like something different. We were happy to find the entire experience; the many people we met, the tours, the ...

Sail Date July 2016

POW77

1 Review Written

20 Helpful Votes

Great itinerary! Awesome being on the Erie Canal and the Hudson River!

Grande Caribe

U.S.A.

The itinerary was wonderful. The only issues were cleanliness of the bathroom, trying to board the ship from a dock in Chicago and the meals. Chef was terrible; can't express how awful...people not eating some ...

Sail Date July 2016

joachimandhelga1@cox.net

1 Review Written

6 Helpful Votes

Pearl Mist 12 Days Great Lakes and Georgian Bay

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

I am 77 years old and most of the Passenger where in my age group. We left from Chicago and debark in Toronto. The ship was great and so was our cabin. The service was outstanding and so was the food. We have been ...

Sail Date September 2015

rrrrj

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Not To Customary Standards of Small Ship Cruising

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

After some most enjoyable small-ship cruises, when in late 2013 I heard that this ACL sister company was building a ship to cruise the Great Lakes, I booked immediately. Comments from others about berthing & ...

Sail Date August 2015

Berylsfs

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Good Cruising

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

I have been on many cruises and I thought this cruise was very good. The ship is well appointed for a small ship. The staterooms were a good size and comfortable. About the only thing missing was an in room safe ...

Sail Date September 2015

StephenElliot

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

Luxury Prices, but No Luxuries!

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

200 passenger cruise ship launched 2014 Food and service are excellent. BUT, although the rooms are spacious and comfortable the appointments are chintz from the formica era. NO room safe; tiny flatscreen ...

Sail Date August 2015

slotypinmom@gmail.com

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

Little "luxury", little value

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

Perhaps if told "luxury" frequently enough, we'll believe it? First, the positive: The cabin was most spacious, a comfortable bed, desk, balcony. The bathroom & shower equally nice, roomy and clean. The food ...

Sail Date August 2015

Hockeygirl123

2 Reviews Written

7 Helpful Votes

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

I am writing to those passengers who want to go on this ship who is under 60. DO NOT DO IT, unless you want to be surround by limited mobility guests. This ship really depressed us, i really felt i was in a nursing ...

Sail Date August 2015

Flo Tilla

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Great Lakes Cruise; Great Experience

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We took the 7 day cruise of the Great Lakes, departing from Chicago, including Georgian Bay and ending in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Our only other cruise experience was an 8-day to Alaska, departing from Seattle on ...

Sail Date August 2015

4palmsprings

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

Not worth the expense

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

We heard it was a nice trip through the Great Lakes with lots of history, so we choose Pearl Seas Cruises after checking another lines out, cause even though it was more expensive, it looked to be a better boat with ...

Sail Date July 2018

cnhborl

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Interesting itinerary, small ship with great meals and good entertainment

Pearl Mist

U.S.A.

Having been on over 30 Ocean and river cruises all over the World we wanted to spend more of our time and money in the United States. This cruise offered an interesting itinerary most of which we had never visited. ...

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Sail Date September 2018

namcmc

1 Review Written

Better than expected

Grande Caribe

U.S.A.

We were looking for a tour in the United States as we had traveled in France on the Canal du Midi last year. We were interested in seeing parts of the country we had never visited and enjoyed traveling the Great ...

1 photo

Sail Date June 2018