Sightseeing Tours Detroit River

2019 Sightseeing Tours

Wyandotte Dock Directions | Rivard (Cullen) Plaza Dock Directions
Diamond Jack’s Brochure

What Attractions Will You See on a Detroit Sightseeing Tour?

Diamond Jack’s has two docks including the Wyandotte Dock and the Detroit Rivard (Cullen) Plaza Dock. Those taking a sightseeing tour from the Wyandotte Dock will be taken through Lower Detroit River while those sailing from the Rivard (Cullen) Plaza Dock are taken through Upper Detroit River. You will be able to see different Detroit attractions depending on your departure location. Click on the tour you wish to take below to get a glimpse of what you’ll see!

Attractions on the Detroit Tour

Attractions on the Wyandotte 1:00 PM Tour

Attractions on the Wyandotte 3:30 PM Tour

This year, don’t just see the sights, but listen for them as well! Keep your ears open for the mysterious Windsor Hum! The noise experienced by our Canadian neighbors has everyone baffled! Watch a video featured on The New York Times of one resident’s experience. Our sightseeing tours will cruise right into the inexplicable Windsor Hum. Will you hear it?

Admission

Please purchase tickets at the dock. Boarding begins approximately 20 minutes prior to the departure time. Some cruises do sell out, so you are encouraged to arrive early.

Tickets may be purchased at the dock with cash or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). *Credit Card transactions are dependent on wireless service. Space is not guaranteed so all seating is open seating on a first-come basis.

A passport is not required for travel.

Food and Beverages

Soft drinks, beer, wine, and snacks are available for purchase on board at our snack bar. Enjoy chips, candy bars, pretzels and cookies while cruising and check out our beer options including Miller Lite, Molson, Summer Shandy and Atwater Dirty Blonde.

Food and beverages are NOT allowed to be brought on the boat.
Snack bar items may be purchased with cash or credit card.

Diamond Jack's River Tours

4.6

Wes Yates

03:09 20 Aug 19

Incredible staff in a great time. Very knowledgeable and full of history. I would do this again and again and again

Lisa Whitten

12:39 18 Aug 19

The tour was relaxing and informative. The two hours was a perfect length. The line at the concession stand was long, but it moved quickly, thankfully. We thoroughly enjoyed it!read more

Sandra I have no idea

14:51 15 Aug 19

Love taking their scenic trips once a year. Knowledgeable and safety conscious.

Angela Toth

10:45 06 Aug 19

Wounderful day for a boat ride. We done all their cruises. Nice rides.

William Pellegrino

08:23 01 Aug 19

This is a great way to get out on the water and see two cities. You get a narrator to give you some history and the boat moves, as opposed to the Princess, which barely goes faster than the current.read more

Angela Anthony

23:07 27 Jul 19

The tour was great and fun. The moderator was very informative. We had a good time.

Caroll Brown

22:57 26 Jul 19

Had a great time! The cruise was very nice and informative just wish they had evening cruises and a better food selection, other than that, it was a nice getaway!read more

Lady E

19:33 25 Jul 19

Nice and not crowed boat ride.

Melissa Lankford

22:43 15 Jul 19

Me & my son went with his class. They were very professional & all the crew on board were very friendly

Shafiqa Garrison

22:22 14 Jul 19

I really enjoyed myself during the tour! I also learned a lot of history about Detroit and Windsor, Canada 🇨🇦. If you have 2 hours of free time check this out! It’s really worth it!!read more

Lisa McManamon

14:02 14 Jul 19

This was a very cool thing to do on the Detroit River that is inexpensive and fun! You also learn about Detroit which some people might not already knowread more

Doris Hurt

20:26 09 Jul 19

Beautiful two hour cruise down the Detroit River. They need a new narrator, the one they had puts you to sleep, too monotone!!read more

Minner Latham

05:37 05 Jul 19

Peaceful, entertaining, educational, being on the water was very relaxing. The ride was great. Could have more snacks on board.read more

Marilynn Leedom

09:18 15 Jun 19

When we were downstairs we could not understand the announcements. Also they need to update their commentary. The Joe Lewis arena has begun demolition, among other things.read more

Jill Wickliff

02:23 04 Jun 19

Very nice, scenic enjoyable

boz vlogs 2

02:33 10 May 19

5 stars as always!

Janet Bachman

00:59 25 Oct 18

Nice tour of Detroit area. Would be nice if they expanded the variety of food and drinks offered.

Nikki Lee

17:26 17 Sep 18

I absolutely love Jack diamond river tours! I just wish the season didn't end so soon it would be nice if it they offered tours to October. I would definitely recommend Jack diamond tours for a great time.read more

Elizabeth Scheuer-Murphy

13:14 09 Sep 18

Rented the boat for a function. We did an evening cruise. It was early September. It was a little cool so bring a jacket or sweater. Had a catered dinner on the ship the food was good. You could walk around the 3 levels. The lights were very nice to watch. The staff was friendly and helpful. Like any captive place drinks were a little pricey. Overall very niceread more

brooke shastachuk

20:51 05 Aug 18

The boat tour was fun. I liked the facts that the announcer said about the certain buildings and landmarks we sailed by. We saw places like: Kid Rock's vacation home, the boblo boat dock, and the hotel where the Beatles stayed! Great family fun.read more

Paula Runey

19:44 02 Aug 18

Very informative! We had so much fun! Found it interesting all the history!

April Hayes

14:59 20 Jul 18

Staff was very friendly. It's kind of pricey, $70 for 2 adults & 2 kids. But worth the money. If you want to know more about Detroit & around the river it's definitely worth it. If we get a chance to back I will be doing this river tour again.read more

Lj Williams

18:59 12 Jul 18

A few days ago I had the pleasure of bringing a small bus load of senior citizens down for one of Diamond Jack's boat rides/tours. I believe this is the 4th time I have brought a group down and, as always, the boat ride and narrated tour was just great. Yet, the boat crew, should be applauded because of the extra care and attention they give to people that need assistance loading on to the boat. Whether it was a guest that was just a little unsteady on the ramp, or a guest using a walker, or a manual wheelchair - the staff took good solid measures to make sure the guest was comfortable and safe getting loaded on and off the boat. And I loved some of the chatter on the bus on the way home; " That is the best $15 I have ever spent and the most fun I have had in years! And I learned a lot!" Keep up the great work Diamond Jacks!read more

freda s

03:55 09 Jul 18

Nice tour but almost missed the boat because their website says credit cards are accepted but their brochure says cash only. The nearest atm machine was half a mile awayread more

V Eccles

00:57 07 Jul 18

Awesome tour.....go check it out and enjoy the boat ride

Mary Anne David

21:05 27 Apr 18

I highly recommend the Diamond Jack and the Diamond Belle boat trip to anyone that wants an outstanding experience on the Detroit River waterfront. The staff is friendly and helpful, the catered food on the boat is great and you can not find a better way to show off the beautiful waterfront that Detroit and Windsor share. This is an experience that is different from any run of the mill corporate event and also provides a great opportunity to take customers on. Don't wait to take your friends, family, visitors or customers for a boat ride on the Diamond Belle or Diamond Jack!read more

Brandon Cowan

20:19 03 Jan 18

Great organization, great owners, dedicated workers that will bend over backwards to take care of you. This place is pleasant to work with and highly recommended. .read more

Atalie Schwartz

17:08 26 Oct 17

My school has used Diamond Jack's for our annual Detroit field trip for several years now and they have been WONDERFUL each and every time! They are quick to respond, flexible, and helpful in every way. I highly recommend them!read more

Jennifer Hendricks

13:38 03 Aug 17

We took a group of Seniors (15) down and we were a little apprehensive with the gangway being so steep, but the crew was EXTREMELY helpful. They totally managed our scooter and wheelchair residents. The tour itself was wonderful. Very informative, giving both history and current details. I would DEFINETLY recommend this activity with Diamond Jacks River Tours.read more

Bill Watt

09:54 21 Jul 17

Another Detroit hidden gem. Very informative narration of Detroit's rich history. Bargain prices and very family friendly. Looking forward to a return voyage. Crew was helpful and courteous with senior citizens.read more

R L.

11:44 09 Jul 17

Pretty unorganized. You can't buy tickets except while in line. Single board and exit ramp which makes for long times. Could cut time off the tour by not going past connecting bridge to Canada. Oh and they take credit/debit even though the website and brochures onsite say cash only. Could've saved ATM fees. Anyhow the information on the tour was okay and the boating near Canadian border was unexpected and welcome. The tour guide was actually clear and seemed to actually enjoy his job which was nice. A few tweaks and this tour could be even more fantastic.read more

Donnie Robinson

10:22 09 Jul 17

Going on my 3rd tour this afternoon. I think it's very nice... 2 full hours of touring is well worth the price.

Brett Wilson

14:41 15 May 17

Went on a field trip with my son's class - had an excellent time - very nice tour of Detroit and Belle Isle. The crew was well organized, informative, and overall it was a pleasant experience.read more

Carolyn Witt

16:58 28 Apr 17

Loved the boat trip & all the great information!

Sue Schweihofer

11:54 03 Sep 16

Great alternative way to see Detroit and Windsor, narration was informative,we had a great time! Recommend this for everyone!read more

Donna Murray

01:06 18 Aug 16

loved, loved ,loved this boat ride

Danielle Thomas

14:12 02 May 14

Great informative tours of the Detroit River. Great experience especially for private parties!

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