Victory Cruise Lines

Pride in family hallmarks Victory Cruise Line’s choice of godmothers for Victory I and Victory II, as the all-inclusive, small ship cruise line prepares to launch coastal cruising on the Great Lakes and Canadian Coasts. Reflecting their love of family - as well as passion for cruising - Chairman John Waggoner and wife Claudette’s daughter Emily Coleman will be the godmother of Victory I, and Victory II godmother will be their oldest granddaughter, Molly Applegate. This photo of the spirited and highly accomplished Waggoner women was taken at the family’s recent Thanksgiving gathering. Victory Cruise Lines L-R: Marissa Applegate, Victory I Godmother Emily Coleman, Angie Hack; Victory II Godmother Molly Applegate, Claudette Waggoner, Jasper Coleman

TravelPulse: “I am proud to have three accomplished and successful daughters, three sons-in-law who share my passion for fishing and cars, five beautiful grandchildren who say I still ‘have it’—whatever ‘it’ is—and, of course, my biggest cheerleader Claudette,” shared Victory Cruise Lines Chairman and Founder John Waggoner. “This past Thanksgiving was special as I reflected on founding this cruise line with my friends, celebrated another victory with my family and we look forward to soon sharing new moments with guests on the Great Lakes in 2025.”

Seatrade Cruise: I am proud to have three accomplished and successful daughters, three sons-in-law who share my passion for fishing and cars, five beautiful grandchildren who say I still ‘"have it" — whatever "it" is — and, of course, my biggest cheerleader Claudette. This past Thanksgiving was special as I reflected on founding this cruise line with my friends, celebrated another victory with my family, and we look forward to soon sharing new moments with guests on the Great Lakes in 2025. Anne Kalosh

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and celebrate as we share cherished traditions and make new memories with family and friends. Around the Great Lakes, cities like Chicago and Green Bay come alive with warmth and nostalgia, from heartfelt family gatherings to iconic Thanksgiving Day football rivalries. At Victory Cruise Lines, we’re grateful to explore these captivating destinations with you, offering voyages that connect past and present. This Thanksgiving, we wish you and your loved ones a holiday filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy. Here’s to celebrating traditions old and new together! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiNZD_-Y

Did you know that Victory Cruise Lines has a Black Friday Sale now through Dec. 4? Read all about it in The New York Times Frugal Traveler Elaine Glusac's annual recap of the Best Travel Deals. Elaine, thanks for including us and I look to welcoming you onboard our ships sailing from Navy Pier this Spring.

Last week I spoke on a panel at the Marine Money Ship Finance Forum in NYC on behalf of Victory Cruise Lines. Thank you to my good friend Peter Shaerf AMA Capital Partners, LLC for the invitation and our moderator Jovi Tenev of Holland & Knight LLP.

With both onboard AND shore opportunities now—Victory Cruise Lines has made a commitment to our museum and our community. 💙⚓ The National Museum of the Great Lakes can't wait to welcome their cruise passengers to our museum and city during shore excursions by bus from Detroit! I couldn't be more proud to partner with Destination Toledo to ensure we highlight our city, and I’m thrilled to see Toledo’s excitement about this as The Blade’s Sunday front page article! What I love most about Victory Cruise Lines in particular, is their commitment to creating unique, one-of-kind experiences for their passengers to interact with Great Lakes history. And, they are supporting this effort by putting the National Museum of the Great Lakes front and center of their inaugural sailing season. Thank you Victory, for stepping it up a notch for your passenger experience. FULL ARTICLE 👇 https://lnkd.in/gW_vB7rH

Cruising all five Great Lakes between Toronto and Chicago is a marathon and not a sprint. Congratulations, John Waggoner.

What a thrill representing Victory Cruise Lines at the #TravvyAwards with David William Kelly and seeing so many wonderful partners and friends! #CruiseWorld2024 #VictoryCruiseLines

We are at CruiseWorld today at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Stop by Booth 227 and say hi! #VictoryCruiseLines #CruiseWorld2024