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Greetings, Loopers! As you cruise north along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), an unforgettable culinary journey awaits—one delicious bite at a time along the East Coast.

We recommend creating at least a ballpark budget as early in the planning process as possible. For most future Loopers, one big question looms: Can we actually afford to do the Great Loop? Understanding the potential costs upfront helps answer that question and shapes many of the decisions that follow.

As Loopers make their way to the Chesapeake, a route choice presents itself near the North Carolina/Virginia border. Boats can continue on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) or take a diversion along an alternate route, the Dismal Swamp Canal. Each captain and crew will need to decide which route to follow. To aid that decision, here are a few details and the pros and cons of each.