It was somewhere I had never been!! Loved the Great Lakes and Toronto!!! We also loved visiting Chicago before leaving on the cruise. The cruise people picked us up at the hotel they recommended right on time and were Great!! All of the busses they provided were very clear and very comfortable!!!The food was Great and the portions were the right amount. They always had a great selection of food. The staff was exceptional and the best I have experienced and I cruise a lot. We loved the whole cruise! The Niagara excursion was fantastic along with Mackinac Island!! Loved both of them. We got off in Toronto and stayed for two days. We found so much it do there and would really think of going back! Overall this cruise was one of the best we have been on!! The service. the food the ship and the way we were treated was fantastic. I loved being on the smaller ship as we were able to make so many friends on the cruise.