Cruise America’s legendary inland passage through the Great Lakes, inland rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway, and historic coastal harbor towns.
The Great Loop connects some of the most iconic freshwater and coastal cruising destinations in North America.
Cruising Guide
Essential planning information for arriving, staying, and cruising from .
Featured Harbors Along the Great Loop
Discover iconic freshwater harbors, inland waterways, historic river towns, and coastal cruising destinations connected by America’s legendary Great Loop route.
Chicago Harbor
Major Great Lakes departure point and one of the most iconic urban harbors on the Loop.
Mackinac Island Harbor
Historic island destination known for protected anchorages and classic Great Lakes cruising.
Toronto Harbor
World-class Lake Ontario harbor blending skyline sailing with freshwater cruising culture.
Norfolk Harbor
Critical Intracoastal Waterway junction connecting Loop cruisers to the Atlantic coast.