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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Evaluating 505 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Travelers frequently praise the exceptionally friendly crew, delicious meals, and wonderful nightly entertainment options. Guests also truly appreciate the well-planned excursions, engaging local guides, and comfortable smaller ships that make travel enjoyable. Visitors consistently highlight the spotless conditions on board and the professional service provided by every staff member. However, some people mentioned that the cabins and bathrooms felt quite cramped for two guests trying to move around comfortably. Some reviewers were not happy with certain excursions, noting that a few tour stops felt a bit dull or uninteresting compared to others.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started my search with another cruise line (also starts with V) but the cost with single supplement was exorbitant, so I booked with Victory. I was expecting some corners to be cut for this price,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The itinerary and crew were terrific. The quality and selection of food was superb. The crew was great. The only disappointment was the disembarkation procedure requiring all luggage to be ready for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed every minute we were on board and on the included and premier excursions. We did find it a little difficult finding what was happening as all was on the cellphone, but we managed. The foo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful cruise!! Loved the smaller size ship and its fantastic crew. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Food was amazing, well served by Tyron and Sarah, the wine steward. The Victory 1 band... See more


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Victory Cruise Lines invites travelers to explore North America’s most remarkable waterways aboard intimate ships designed for destination-focused discovery. Sailing the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, Canadian Maritimes, and East Coast, our all-inclusive experience features a pre-cruise hotel stay, included shore excursions in every port, unlimited beverages, regionally inspired cuisine, and engaging onboard enrichment. Combined with personalized service and access to ports larger ships cannot reach, every voyage offers a deeper connection to the history, culture, and natural beauty of each destination.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything about this cruise was top…

Everything about this cruise was top notch!
Food was excellent as well as servers, chef’s and anyone connected. Rooms were in excellent condition at all times. Music each evening was superb. One’s who enjoyed dancing could. Activity time in afternoons was also enjoyable. One never had to be bored. Everything was delightful and enjoyable.+++++

June 30, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff was wonderful in every way

The staff was wonderful in every way. The included tours were great with such knowledgeable guides. The meals were above excellent. The entertainment and bar drinks and staff perfect. We loved the trip and would highly recommend.

August 3, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I liked the waiters and waitresses

I liked the waiters and waitresses. Also the room staff. I enjoyed the band at night but felt there should have had extended hours at night in the lounge and maybe another form of entertainment. The food was not very good. Enjoyed the towns we stopped in

August 3, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Trip on the Great Lakes

I loved most of the places we went. Did not like Esbana.
Bus drivers were fantastic.
Need a few more on ship activities.
Rooms were well kept.
Food staff was very good and hard workers.
I had some problems with the cooks finding me food to eat with my diet restrictions.
They tried.
Really appreciated the captain thinking about our safety.
All in a great trip. If you haven't done these g
Cruise, book it.

July 22, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent! Boat, crew, entertainment, food, excursions, etc., all excellent. Captain, crew and management handled last-minute cancellation of Chicago due to very bad weather smoothly and efficiently. The stops were well chosen--except Escanaba; stopping there was pointless, no places of real interest. Otherwise, a great experience!

August 3, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Great Lakes itinerary was…

The Great Lakes itinerary was wonderful. The staff was professional and friendly. Food was well prepared with many options. Some included tours were fascinating, especially the Rock and Roll Museum and the Henry Ford; others were somewhat boring, such as Escanaba and Milwaukee. Didn't particularly care for the pre-cruise tour in Toronto.
The band and singer(s) were probably the best in-house band I have every heard. Tremendous range of songs and musical styles.
Showers were small but acceptable; the shower floor was rather uncomfortable.
Overall, I highly recommend this tour and the company. We have already booked another cruise with Victory.

August 3, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good cruise

Staff was great, very helpful, professional and courteous. Included excursions were very nice and informative. Only complaint is we paid for a premium room that had an exterior entrance/exit. Luckily we had good weather for the most part The room also was small.

August 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our vacation aboard the Victory II…

Our vacation aboard the Victory II completely exceeded our expectations. Every aspect of the journey was impressive, beginning with the exceptional staff members who went above and beyond to ensure our experience was perfect. The evening entertainment featured a fantastic, engaging live band, and the diverse selection of shore excursions added immense value to our trip. Thank you to the entire team for delivering a truly outstanding and memorable vacation.

August 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great in every way except

great in every way except: I had $60 credit remaining in my on board account, so on last morning on ship I went to the Pursers Office to redeem for Victory logo items. I was told that it was too late as I had to use the credits up "yesterday". I said I wasn't aware of this, and was told that it was announced previously, which I did not hear. Left very bad taste in my mouth! Too bad to partially ruin a great cruise. I suggest a review of your announcement procedures, as many are unable to be heard. John Montani

August 3, 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Every staff member was outstanding

Every staff member was outstanding, including two tour bus drivers we had (Patrick and Rex). Onboard ship activities were plentiful. Sad I missed the Edmund Fitzgerald lecture; our Milwaukee excursion returned when the lecture was more than half over (Mickie was fabulous in all her various roles).
Relative negatives: excursion tours were sometimes dull to boring.
I especially enjoyed Cleveland (Rock annd Roll Hall of Fame) and Detroit. Detroit: many great options for this city. Three of us put together our own Cranbrook Experience, touring three houses. This took most of the day, and I don’t know how a half day Victory tour could have covered this.
Bathroom shower was tiny and the non-slip bumps hurt my feet.
We’ve already booked a Victory cruise for next year.

August 3, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Cabin

Cabins were to cramped. Watch TV only from bed. The bed was to high. No seating area. Happy Hour was not good. Lakeorian
talk during. Not condusive to meeting fellow travelers. The shower waaay to small for a big man.
The entertainment got to be boring Same 0 Same 0.
The food, drinks and service was excellent...

August 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed every minute we were on…

We enjoyed every minute we were on board and on the included and premier excursions. We did find it a little difficult finding what was happening as all was on the cellphone, but we managed. The food was excellent, the cabins were comfortable and the passengers and crew were extremely friendly.

August 5, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly & helpful.

Liked smaller vessel. Friendly helpful staff. 2 dining options. Excursions were great, very informative. Lovely massage! Nice to have MD on board.

July 7, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful cruise!

Wonderful cruise!! Loved the smaller size ship and its fantastic crew. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Food was amazing, well served by Tyron and Sarah, the wine steward. The Victory 1 band was so talented, singing so many different music genres. The Highlight was our cruise director, Nicole’s singing, especially her Broadway night songs. The ports were great, with very informative and engaging guides. Looking forward to sailing with Victory again.

July 23, 2026

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