For the first time ever, travelers will be able to cruise the Great Lakes without leaving the United States. The post This ...

The 9-Day Great Lakes and Thousand Islands cruise from American Cruise Lines will travel between Syracuse and Cleveland.

Visit the only-accessible-by-water Boldt Castle, a 129-room manse inspired by the palaces along the Rhine River in Germany. Hitch a ride with a tour operator like Uncle Sam Boat Tours (tickets $9.50), ...

Michigan's boating season may be nearing its end, but a chance to set sail on the Great Lakes with a new cruise lineup awaits next summer. American Cruise Lines is offering three new itinerary options ...

American Cruise Lines sails ships all across the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the Mississippi River and New England. Now, the cruise line has added a new region to its offerings. The ...

On a muggy July day, tourists walked off a Thousand Islands tour boat to check in at what must be one of America’s most relaxed border crossings. The officials in Heart Island’s U.S. Customs and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on conservation and sustainability. To be considered an island, there are two main requirements — it ...