Victory Cruise Lines has opened bookings for its inaugural 2025 season, according to a press release.

The two-ship fleet, the Victory I and Victory II, will cruise on all five Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the French-Canadian Maritimes.

Guests can join the christening of the Victory I in Toronto on April 27 and Victory II at Chicago’s Navy Pier on May 12, the company stated.

“As long-time enthusiasts of maritime adventures, my wife Claudette and I are thrilled for the team to open reservations of the inaugural season and we prepare to sail these magnificent waters,” said Victory Cruise Lines chairman and founder, John Waggoner, who acquired the two ships in May 2024. “Our cruise experience will offer many special touches, including being the only cruise line to dock at Chicago’s Navy Pier, and most of all, our ships will be a home away from home exploring all five Great Lakes.”

Victory Cruise Lines will celebrate its inaugural season with a special New England and Canada 2025 Reunion Cruise, departing from Portland to Toronto on April 16, 2025. Hosted by John and Claudette Waggoner, the 10-night sailing will feature guest entertainers, including Phil Westbrook and Greg and Lindy Pendzick.

Highlighted 2025 itineraries include:

• Nine-night Ultimate Great Lakes, sailing from Chicago to Toronto from April through September 2025.
• Nine-night Ultimate Great Lakes, sailing from Milwaukee to Toronto, May through August 2025.
• 11-night Ultimate Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, sailing from Chicago to Montreal in September and October 2025.
• 14-night Great Lakes and Thunder Bay, sailing roundtrip from Chicago in May and June 2025.