Detroit River Cruises

Many people do not know it, but there are Detroit River cruises available for enjoyment. During the wintertime, the cruises do decrease of course, but you you can still check the schedule of the cruises to see if you happened to come at the right time to catch a cruise down the river. If you are traveling to Detroit during the spring and summer months, taking a cruise down the river could be a great way to relax, enjoy some good food, and see the amazing Detroit skyline from the river.

The Diamond Jack

*The Diamond Jack*
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If you are looking to just take a scenic tour of the river and all the landmarks along the way, the Diamond Jack is perfect. The tour is two hours which is not too long but it's not too short either. There are three tours for you to chose from:

- The Detroit Tour takes you past downtown Detroit, down past the Ambassador Bridge, then down towards Belle Isle, and back to dock again.

- The Boblo Island Tour takes you around one of the areas most famous attractions which now lies in the memories of many.

- The Wyandotte Tour gives you a tour of the southern part of the Detroit River.

There are two docking stations for you to get on. One is in Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit, and the other is in Wyandotte. The tours usually run from June until the early days of September. Click here to find out more about schedules and admission information.

The Detroit Princess

The Detroit Princess is one of the newer dinner cruises in the city. It is very popular for it's dance parties and old school jams on many weekends. It is also popular for its lunch and dinner cruises. Public cruises and charter cruise options are available to anyone. Unlike the Diamond Jack, The Detroit Princess does run a few cruises during the winter months, but not many. Be sure to check their website for schedule information and tickets.

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