TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10
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Detroit Electric Boat Cruise 75 min
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
AverageTop 33% in Detroit
1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Detroit
- 1 hr 15 min
- Updated October 31, 2026
Cruise Detroit’s waterways on a quiet electric boat, with river views, eerie local stories, snacks, and a complimentary drink.
About this tour
Settle into a quiet, 100% electric boat and see Detroit from its storied waterways. This 75-minute Detroit electric boat cruise pairs river views with tales of the city’s darker past, from Prohibition-era drownings and deadly shipwrecks to the curse of Peche Island.
Depart from Stanton Yards near downtown and enjoy the boat’s booth-style seating, bow seats, teak table, private restroom, and award-winning sound system. A captain and live English-speaking guide lead the cruise, sharing mysterious stories as the boat glides along the Detroit River without engine fumes or noise. Snacks, soda, Wi-Fi, and a complimentary glass of champagne or beer for guests 21 and older are provided. Younger guests receive non-alcoholic beverages. Bring your own food and drinks, too; a cooler, ice, cups, and serving ware are available.
Choose this Detroit electric boat cruise for a relaxed river outing with a distinctly spooky twist. Share any dietary requirements when booking, then step aboard for a memorable look at Detroit’s history from the water.
Highlights
- Cruise Detroit River aboard a quiet, 100% electric boat
- Hear eerie tales of shipwrecks, Prohibition-era drownings, and Peche Island
- Enjoy a complimentary drink and snacks on board
- Bring your own food and beverages, with a cooler and ice provided
What's included
Included
- Soda and pop
- Wi-Fi on board
- Snacks
- Private restroom on board
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Complimentary glass of champagne or beer for guests 21 and older
- Award-winning Bluetooth sound system
- Fridge, ice, cups, and serving ware for additional food and beverages
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
5.00 / 5 · 1 review
Important information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals are allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You may bring your own food and beverages; a cooler and ice are provided
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated; share requests when booking
- Guests under 21 receive non-alcoholic beverages instead of champagne or beer
- Departure point: Stanton Yards, 9666 E Jefferson, Detroit, in the alley driveway beside the colorful storefront
- Departure details are sent the day before the cruise
Frequently asked questions
How long is the cruise?
The cruise lasts 75 minutes.
What drinks are included?
Guests 21 and older receive a complimentary glass of champagne or beer. Guests under 21 receive non-alcoholic beverages.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes. You are welcome to bring food and beverages, and a cooler, ice, cups, and serving ware are provided.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated. Please share your needs when booking.
Where does the cruise depart from?
The boat departs from Stanton Yards at 9666 E Jefferson in Detroit. Departure details are sent the day before.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator 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 7.1. Top 33% in Detroit means it ranks in the top 33% of tours in Detroit by this score.
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