TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
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Detroit Boat Cruise on Lake St. Clair 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Detroit
- 2 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Cruise from Detroit along the river to Lake St. Clair, taking in skyline views and bringing your own drinks aboard.
About this tour
Set out from Detroit’s marina and trade the city streets for open water on a Detroit boat cruise to Lake St. Clair. Choose your vessel, meet your licensed captain, and listen to a short safety briefing before heading along the Detroit River.
As you cruise, take in views of Belle Isle, the downtown skyline, the Detroit Yacht Club, and the Canadian waterfront. A sunset departure brings a warm golden glow to the water and shoreline. Bring your own drinks and ice to enjoy aboard, with a cooler or refrigerator available to keep them chilled. The experience can be customized, with the option to swim during your time on the water.
Your Detroit boat cruise includes a DNR-certified boat, safety equipment, and life jackets for younger children. Each passenger must complete a waiver before boarding. Bring sun protection and weather-ready layers, then settle in and enjoy Lake St. Clair from the water.
Highlights
- Cruise the Detroit River toward Lake St. Clair
- Admire Belle Isle, the downtown skyline, and the Canadian waterfront
- Choose a sunset departure for golden-hour views
- Relax aboard your chosen vessel with a licensed captain
- Bring your own drinks and enjoy the open water
What's included
Included
- Boat cruise
- DNR-certified boat
- Licensed captain
- Safety equipment
- Life jackets for younger children
Not included
- Drinks
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4.00 / 5 · 4 reviews
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Important information
- Each passenger must complete a waiver before the tour
- Bring your own drinks and ice; a cooler or refrigerator is available aboard
- People prone to seasickness should take note
- Consider bringing a sun hat, swimwear, sunscreen, a jacket, and rain gear
- Meeting point: 12550 Avondale St, Detroit, MI 48215; follow the road to the end of the park, enter the gate by the blue building, and turn right
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring drinks aboard?
Yes. Bring your own drinks and ice; a cooler or refrigerator is available aboard.
What sights will I see?
Cruise past Belle Isle, the downtown skyline, the Detroit Yacht Club, and the Canadian waterfront.
Is there a safety briefing?
Yes. You’ll receive a short safety briefing before the cruise.
Do passengers need to complete a waiver?
Yes. Each passenger must complete a waiver before joining the tour.
Can I swim during the cruise?
Swimming may be possible as part of the customizable experience, depending on the cruise.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Detroit
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.
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