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Diamond Jack Detroit River Tours

Diamond Jack’s sightseeing tours are a great way to take in many popular and interesting attractions along the Detroit riverfront. Facilitated by one of our knowledgeable tour guides, each public tour includes detailed narration highlighting various points of interest and historic landmarks along the Detroit river.

Private Tours: Book Now for Spring/Summer 2024

At Diamond Jack’s River Tours, we pride ourselves on offering an exciting and affordable way to entertain your family, friends, and colleagues. For a one-of-a-kind riverboat experience on one of the busiest waterways in the world, you can make the Diamond Queen or Diamond Belle your own for a few hours or for a whole day. Give us a call to find out more. All aboard, Detroit!

Entertain Your Small Group On Board! Reserve for 2024 Now

Organizing a corporate party can seem like a daunting task, but with the help of Diamond Jack Detroit River Tours, you can be sure that any event will be a memorable one! Our private boat tours are a great way to see the sites of the Motor City at an affordable price. Make your next corporate party a successful one and call Diamond Jack’s River Tours today.

Diamond Jack Thanks You for a Fantastic Sailing Season!

Diamond Jack Riverboat Tours Summer Schedule Begins May 4, 2024! All Aboard Detroit!

2024 Public Tour Prices (per person)

Adults (13-59) – $25 Seniors (+60) – $20 Children (6-12) – $15 Children (5 and under) – $5

Handicapped accessible No wheelchair access for restrooms Snacks and beverages available on board No personal food/beverages to be brought on board

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2024 Tour Times Boat Departing Times from DETROIT CULLEN PLAZA

Departure times for all dates shown below are: 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Arrive 30 Minutes Early for Boarding!

Diamond Jack Riverboat Schedule: May 6-28 — Saturdays & Sundays only --> May 4-26 — Saturdays & Sundays only May 30 - June 2 — No Tours During Grand Prix June 6 through September 1 — tours run Thursday through Sunday September 7-29 — Saturday & Sunday only *Departure times and routes subject to change  

Diamond Jack's does not accept reservations for its public river tours. All public tours are first come, first served. Masks are optional. No passports are required. Pay onboard. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Please check with your host for the accurate dock location when attending private groups and charters.

Public Tour Dock Location 1340 Atwater, Detroit, MI 48207

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Private Group & Event Charters

Reserve a spot for your Family Reunions, Corporate Party, School Field Trip, or fundraiser! We have hosted thousands of tours on the Detroit River with our fleet of distinctive charter boats. A Private Charter Tour is the perfect unique venue for your family, friends, co-workers or students. We look forward to cruising with you!

Public Sightseeing Tours

Diamond Jack's public sightseeing tours are a guided tour of popular and interesting attractions along the Detroit River. Our sightseeing tours allow people and groups to explore significant attractions in the region while enjoying a boat ride along the Detroit River. Our knowledgeable tour guides will give detailed narration of the various points of interest along the river.

Who is Diamond Jack?

Diamond Jack’s is a family-owned and operated riverboat tour business. We have been offering entertaining and affordable cruises to the residents of Detroit and its surrounding areas since 1991. Diamond Jack’s runs public sightseeing riverboat tours along the Detroit River and hosts private events on our two private charter boats.

We’re glad that you’re here! Diamond Jack's has deep roots in the Motor City, is a Pure Michigan company and a proud member of the Detroit community. Our goal is to showcase the city and state we love in a unique way. When you cruise with Diamond Jack's you’ll see Detroit from a whole new perspective. If you have a group or would like to charter one of our boats any day or night of the week, just call us at (313) 843-9376, or send us an email. We’ll get back with you right away.

Thank You for making last season a success! We appreciate your sailing with us! We look forward to seeing you again for your next private charter or public sightseeing tour.

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Charter Tours

Reserve a spot for your Family Reunions, Corporate Party, School Field Trip, or fundraiser! We have hosted thousands of tours on the Detroit River in our two charter boats. A Private Charter Tour is the perfect unique venue for your family, friends, co-workers or students. We look forward to cruising with you!

For any questions and to book now, use the button below to call us at (313) 843-9376 weekdays from 9AM – 4PM.

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PO Box 707, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

(313) 843-9376

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Each boat has its own distinct personality. From a magnificent, five deck boat capable of chartering 1500 passengers to a charming, single deck cruiser ideal for smaller crowds, our family of boats can accommodate any party size.

Michigan Princess

As the crowning jewel of our river boat family, this authentic, Victorian-style vessel has become an icon in the Lansing area. Each year, more than 15,000 passengers cruise the Michigan Princess for all kinds of occasions. Experience the splendor of Grand River in timeless fashion.

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Detroit Princess

Docked near Hart Plaza on the Detroit River, the Detroit Princess has become part of the Motor City landscape. Since 2005, passengers have enjoyed the charm and comforts of this 19th-century steam boat. The Detroit Princess is perfect for site seeing or celebrating a special occasion.

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Grand Princess

As the newest addition in our fleet, this delightful little cruiser is a great option for tours and private parties. While her home is in Grand Ledge, The Grand Princess can be transported to inland lakes and rivers for special events and festivals. We can literally bring the party to you!

Harbor Princess

We are excited to announce the Harbor Princess will set sail last July and is open for public cruising, private events, narrated historical tours, sunset cruises and more. Harbor Princess will dock at Petoskey City Marina, in the historic district of downtown Petoskey, MI

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Added to our fleet in 2020 this retired navy tender now serves as a 49 passenger ferry in Little Traverse Bay. Connecting Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Bay Harbor with passenger ferry services from May to September on Little Traverse Bay.

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Diamond Jack’s River Tours

Family-owned and operated riverboat tour business offering entertaining and affordable cruises for more than 20 years. Diamond Jack's has deep roots in the Motor City, is a Pure Michigan company and a proud member of the Detroit community.

Tours will not be operating in the winter months.

Diamond Jack's River Tours 1340 E. Atwater St. Detroit, Michigan 48243

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Directions to the Boat

Please see below for directions to get to the boat as well as our recommendation for parking.

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Parking directions, google map to cobo roof.

Parking Lot Address: 467 W Congress St Detroit, MI 48226

I-94/Westbound I-94/ Eastbound I-96, Northbound I-75, Southbound I-75 and I-10 South: Take your selected freeway toward downtown, stay on your freeway until you see signs for I-375 South. The easiest and fastest way is to stay on your freeway until you get to I-375 South freeway. Take I-375 all the way into the city. I-375 becomes Jefferson West. Move over into the right two lanes and take Jefferson until it dead ends into Cobo Hall Conference Center. Turn right onto Washington Blvd then immediately turn left on to Congress St. Stay in the right lane on Congress and proceed to the entrance to the Cobo Rooftop garage which is at 625 West Congress. Once on the roof, park as close as you can to the river. There is an elevator that will take you down to the river and you will see the boat as you walk out the doors of Cobo Hall.

Google Map to SP Plus Parking

Parking Lot Address: 131 Atwater Street Detroit, MI 48226

I-94/Westbound I-94/ Eastbound I-96, Northbound I-75, Southbound I-75 and I-10 South: Take your selected freeway toward downtown. You will see signs for M-10 (the Lodge Freeway) to direct you towards the Civic Center. The easiest and fastest way is to stay on your freeway until you get to the Lodge Freeway (M-10 South). Follow the M-10 south signs. Do not exit the freeway. Once under the tunnel (Hunting Place) you will take your 1st right hand turn on Bates St (just before the tunnel to Canada). Once you turn right proceed down toward the river where you will see sp+ parking garage to your left. After you park: When you park, you will get a ticket upon entry and pay with CC/Debit when leaving. After you park in the garage, step outside and across Atwater Street to the River Walk. You will pass the 20 Atwater Detroit Police Station. Once on the RiverWalk, you will see the Detroit Princess, a 2-3 minute walk away. You will also pass by an Underground Railroad sculpture and plaque with historical information before you reach the boat.

Dropping Guests at the Boat

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Boat Dock Address: 1 Civic Center Drive Detroit, MI 48226

I-94/Westbound I-94/ Eastbound I-96, Northbound I-75, Southbound I-75 and I-10 South: Take your selected freeway toward downtown, stay on your freeway until you see signs for I-375 South. The easiest and fastest way is to stay on your freeway until you get to I-375 South freeway. Take I-375 all the way into the city. I-375 becomes Jefferson West. Once on Jefferson, you will need to do a U-turn at Washington Blvd then immediately turn right on to Bates Street. Once on Bates take next right on to the riverfront. You will pass under Hart Plaza. The boat is on your left after you exit the tunnel. Once you have dropped off your guests you proceed back the way you came to Jefferson. You need to do a Michigan left on Jefferson. Once you have turned left move to the right two lanes and proceed toward Cobo Hall. Turn right at Cobo on to Washington Blvd then left onto Congress. Stay in right lane and proceed to Cobo Rooftop Parking. Once on the roof park all the way toward the river, there is an elevator that will take you down to the river and you will see the boat as you walk out the doors of Cobo Hall. --> These directions are for dropping guests off at the boat before parking: To drop off passengers in your car, proceed past the SP+ parking garage, turn right onto Atwater Street and through the tunnel under Hart Plaza. The boat and river will be on your left with room to turn around. Once you have dropped off your guests, proceed back the way you came under Hart Plaza. The parking ramp is located at the corner of Atwater and Bates.

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Great lunch cruise!

The food was delicious. I went back for seconds of the cheese tortellini! We ad great seats for the usic performance but would've liked having the play while when we ate at 11:30, because once the boat was in motion at noon we wanted to sit on the upper decks and watch Belle Isle go by. Going under the Ambassador bridge was cool! Everything as well laid out. I just wish I'd had time to watch more of the band. We only heard two songs but they sounded good. My fiance and I brought my mom for something to do outside of the house and she loved the surprise cruise!

Terrific views on both sides of the Detroit River! Great food!! (My husband has CKD. He was able to find many selections that fit his diet restrictions!) A Motown group was performing in the dining area. Awesome show!

This was my first-time on the Detroit Princess. The parking garage was right by Hart Plaza, so it was a couple minute walk. The meal was grilled chicken, carving station, salad area, fresh veggies and desserts. There was also a bar for drinks, and a dance floor. Tons of celebrations, and a great view from the upper level.

The stuff is extremely friendly & give you a easy relaxed experience. They went over & beyond working hard @ yesterdays lunch cruise. Thank you for great service! We loved the music & the band the "Prolifics" sparkled the right mood with great songs. The boat is sparkling clean including the bathrooms. The buffet would need some improvement. Overall it was a pleasant experience for me & my honeys birthday.

What a waste of money!! Recently attended the Father's Day Lunch Cruise. It a beautiful day for a cruise on the Detroit River. However, the food on the boat was HORRIBLE!!!! The advertisement listed vegetarian lasagna; there was none. There were overcook mushrooms, bland pale chicken, and a cheese tortellini that made me sick to my stomach. SOOOOO disappointed! Please hire a new check that can prepare tasty food for the expensive ticket purchased to attend this event. SO sad!

Group celebrating NYE on the Princess. 3 seating levels for buffet dinner and dancing. Revolving entertainment of DJ and Motown band. Band was excellent and VERY engaged, I think lead spent more time on the floor than the stage. Food was ok, each level had own buffet. Service was good. Tables were too close together which became a squeeze and shuffle game to get in and out. Bar lines always looked long. Tea and coffee were cold. Enjoyed the evening, but won't do again.