Victory Cruise Lines invites you to discover the Great Lakes through the eyes of a visionary. In partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, they’ve curated a series of immersive shore excursions and onboard enrichment programs that bring America’s most iconic architect to life.
Immersive Experience – Chicago & Oak Park
Begin your voyage where Wright’s story begins. Guests sailing from Chicago enjoy a curated pre-cruise program that includes admission to the architect’s Unity Temple, an early masterpiece recognized by UNESCO—as well as the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio and the Robie House. From Oak Park’s leafy avenues to the intricate beauty of the Rookery Building, this immersive day delivers rich context and striking design in equal measure.
Premium Experience – Detroit’s Smith House
While docked downtown, explore Wright’s enduring legacy at the Smith House, a Usonian-style gem designed to make quality architecture accessible to the American middle class. Operated by Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, this scholar-led tour reveals how Wright’s vision for intentional living still resonates today—through harmony, utility, and beautifully human scale.
Exclusive Access: Muskegon: Meyer May & Amberg Houses
From Muskegon, venture inland to Grand Rapids to explore two standout residences: the meticulously restored Meyer May House and the privately owned Amberg House, rarely open to the public. With architecture scholars from the Taliesin Institute as your guides, these visits offer rare insight into Wright’s Prairie style—and a privileged glimpse into homes that are as livable as they are legendary.
Featured Itineraries with Frank Lloyd Wright Highlights
- All 5 Great Lakes Cruise – 10 nights | Chicago to Toronto
- Great Lakes & Thunder Bay – 15 nights | Round-trip from Chicago
- Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway – 12 nights | Chicago to Montreal
All Victory Cruise Lines Voyages Include
- One-night pre-cruise hotel stay with complimentary ground transfers
- Ocean-view accommodations (select staterooms with verandas)
- Included shore excursion in every port
- Gourmet dining across multiple venues, plus special culinary events
- Unlimited beverages including fine wines, spirits, craft beers, and specialty coffees
- Open bars and lounges
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Daily onboard entertainment and enrichment programming with expert “LakeLorians”
- Hiking sticks and more
Book by May 31, 2025 with our Spring Into Summer offer and enjoy all-inclusive fares starting at just $4,999 per guest. Contact Linda at Sunstone Tours & Cruises toll-free at 1-888-815-5428 to reserve your Great Lakes small ship cruise adventure with Victory Cruise Lines.
