Detroit Highlights IV - Diamond Jack River Tours

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A great way to see Detroit is from the Detroit River.  This international waterway is one of the busiest in the world!  And Diamond Jack's is the way to see it! 

You'll enjoy your Detroit River boat tour on one of their three river boats: the Diamond Belle, the Diamond Queen and their name sake, the Diamond Jack.

For over 20 years these Detroit River boats have cruised the Detroit River to the delight of thousands of passengers who have become loyal fans. Many of their passengers take these boat rides on the upper and lower Detroit River every year, and some even several times a year. Life is different out on the river where you'll see Detroit and Windsor landmarks from a different point of view.

Enjoy your favorite beer and wine and choose from their many snacks and soft drinks served during the two hour narrated tour. Cruise the upper Detroit River from the Rivard Plaza dock at the waterfront at the foot of Rivard near the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, and cruise the lower Detroit River from the Bishop Park dock in Wyandotte. You'll find handy directions right on this website.

What:

Two hour narrated Detroit River Tours open to the public.

When: 

June 9 – September 4, 2011

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Two departure times:  1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Where:

Rivard Plaza Detroit - located at the foot of

Rivard Street

and Atwater  – Upper Detroit River Tour. Detroit Tour Route and Sites.

Bishop Park in Wyandotte – Lower Detroit River Tour (closer to our hotel)

1:00 Wyandotte Tour Route and Sites heads up river about half way to Detroit

3:30 Wyandotte Tour Route and Sites heads downriver and passes by Bob-Lo Island

Cost:

Adult tickets cost $17.00

Seniors (over 60) are $15.00

Children between the ages of 6-16 are $13.00

Children 5 and under ride for free when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets may be purchased with cash - we unable to process credit cards or personal checks.  

Use your AAA or AARP card for a $2 discount - up to 4 passengers per card.

Admission:

Is on a first come first serve basis – they do not take individual reservations.

Tickets are purchased as you board the boat - there is not a separate ticket booth on the dock.  Boarding begins approximately 15 minutes prior to the departure time. 

They suggest arriving 30 – 60 minutes before departure time to take your place in line.

Food and Beverages:

Soft drinks, beer, wine, and also a very light snack bar with such things as chips, candy and cookies are available for purchase on board.

Food and beverages are NOT allowed to be brought on the boat.

Snack bar items may be purchased with cash - They do not take credit cards or personal checks.  

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