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Diamond Jack's River Tours

Diamond Jack's River Tours

Narrated Detroit River cruises where guests explore the city’s maritime heritage, industrial legacy, and waterfront story from the water.

OUR EXPERIENCES

Diamond Jack River Tours offers public sightseeing cruises and private charters for school field trips, corporate outings, graduations, weddings, reunions, and community celebrations. From the water, guests experience Detroit’s maritime heritage, industrial legacy, and evolving waterfront through guided storytelling that connects history, culture, and place. Each tour is designed to deepen understanding of the river’s role in shaping the city while creating memorable, shared experiences rooted in Detroit’s identity.

ABOUT US

Diamond Jack River Tours is dedicated to sharing Detroit’s maritime heritage and waterfront story through engaging, guided river experiences. We connect guests to the city’s history, culture, and transformation from the unique perspective of the water, creating meaningful moments that celebrate Detroit’s resilience and identity.

IMPACT

Diamond Jack River Tours creates measurable social, cultural, and educational impact by preserving and sharing Detroit’s maritime and industrial history with thousands of guests each season. Our guided river tours interpret the city’s role in trade, labor, immigration, and waterfront revitalization, helping visitors understand how the Detroit River shaped the region’s identity and economy.

Through school field trips and youth programming, we support education and awareness-building by connecting classroom subjects such as geography, economics, and environmental science to real-world experiences on the water.

As a locally operated business, we employ regional captains and crew, contribute to Detroit’s tourism economy, and keep revenue circulating within the community. By fostering appreciation for the river as both a working waterway and a shared environmental resource, we encourage stewardship and deeper connection to place.

DETAILS

To learn more, contact: info@diamondjack.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
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150

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
No

Do you have group rates?
No

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No

What languages do you offer your services in?
English

When are you open?
Public tours: May/September Saturday & Sunday, June/July/August Thursday through Sunday at 1p, 2:30p, 4p, 5:30p. Private charters and select tours May through October by reservation.

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
We offer wheelchair ramps for boarding.