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Detroit Sailing Tour on the Detroit River 2 hr
GoodTop 16% in Detroit
13 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Detroit
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 4, 2026
Sail past Belle Isle, Detroit’s skyline, and the Canadian waterfront on a private or open river tour, with room for up to six guests.
About this tour
Trade the city streets for open water on a Detroit sailing tour, where the skyline rises above the river and the Canadian waterfront comes into view. This Detroit sailing tour offers a relaxed way to see familiar landmarks from a fresh perspective.
Choose a 2-hour or 4-hour outing, booking a private trip for your group or joining an open sail. Along the way, take in Belle Isle, the downtown skyline, the Detroit Yacht Club, Lake St. Clair, and the Canadian waterfront. Guests are welcome to participate in sailing, though there’s no obligation to do so. Three boats are available, and tours accommodate up to six guests.
Bring your own drinks and snacks, then keep beverages cool in the onboard cooler or refrigerator; drinks and ice are not provided. Special requests should be shared in advance. Meet at 12550 Avondale St and follow the signs for Detroit Sails. Settle in, watch the shoreline unfold, and enjoy Detroit from the water.
Highlights
- Sail past Belle Isle and the Detroit Yacht Club
- Admire Detroit’s skyline from the river
- Take in views of Lake St. Clair and the Canadian waterfront
- Choose an open sail or private tour
- Bring your own drinks and snacks for the ride
What's included
Included
- Private tours or open boat trips
- Onboard cooler or refrigerator
- Optional participation in sailing
- Accommodation of special requests
Not included
- Drinks
- Ice
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4.92 / 5 · 13 reviews
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Important information
- Meeting point: 12550 Avondale St, Detroit, MI 48215; follow the signs for Detroit Sails
- Bring your own beverages; coolers are available onboard
- Communicate special requests in advance
- Bring a hat, camera, food, drinks, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes
- People prone to seasickness should take note
Frequently asked questions
How long is the sailing tour?
Choose a 2-hour or 4-hour tour.
How many guests can join?
Tours accommodate up to 6 guests.
Can I bring my own drinks and snacks?
Yes. Bring your own beverages and snacks; coolers or a refrigerator are available onboard. Drinks and ice are not included.
Is the tour private?
You can book a private tour or join an open sail.
Can I take part in sailing?
Participation in sailing is optional.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.92 from 13 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 7.7. Top 16% in Detroit means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in Detroit by this score.
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