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Description: In 1997, decades after the demise of passenger cruising on the Great Lakes, German cruise line Hapag-Lloyd brought their 420-passenger cruise ship MV Columbus, filled primarily with German travelers, to sail the Great Lakes. Fascinated by the idea of revitalizing this once flourishing cruise market, travel industry veterans Tom Conlin and his son Chris, formed the Great Lakes Cruise Company the following year. By fall 1999, the Great Lakes Cruise Company operated the first American charter of the MV Columbus. With the success of their first season, GLCC chartered both MV Columbus and the 90-passenger French luxury yacht Le Levant the following three years. As more cruise lines entered the Great Lakes market, GLCC expanded their services, forming a single source for Great Lakes cruises. The Great Lakes Cruise Company currently features cruises aboard all ships now sailing the Great Lakes. As the industry leaders and experts, the Great Lakes Cruise Company looks forward to many years of offering this unique cruise product. With unique designs that allow easy travel through shallow waters and narrow channels, the Grande Caribe, Grande Mariner, and Niagara Prince offer soft adventure in casual, unpretentious surroundings. The itineraries are specially tailored to the active and inquisitive senior traveler who prefers small quiet ports to tourist traps. With a maximum capacity of 100 passengers, it is easy to socialize and make friends with the typically retired, well-traveled and sociable group onboard. The ships are cozy and comfortable, with a relaxed atmosphere evident in the BYOB policy and informal dress code. Along the way, your captain and onboard lecturers offer enjoyable informational commentary, as you cruise past the breathtaking scenery. The crew, chefs, guest lecturers, outside entertainment, and land tours are all carefully chosen, to provide a pleasurable and relaxing vacation. Listen for the ringing of the quaint hand-held Colonial bell, as one of the energetic crewmembers walks the ship to invite guests to the dining room. The high standard of food served has pleased even the most discerning gastronome. Menus are posted daily. The chefs are eager to please and guests are welcome to submit special dietary restrictions. Refreshments and snacks are available 24 hours a day in the lounge and dining room. There is an open seating policy.

Contacts:	3270 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 U.S.A Telephone: (888) 891-0203 Fax: (734) 677-1428 E-mail: info@greatlakescruising.com
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Posted:	12 December, 2009 07:49
Site Title:	Great Lakes Cruise Company : Voyages of Discovery on America's Inland Seas
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