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Diamond Jack Detroit River Tours

Diamond Jack’s sightseeing tours are a great way to take in many popular and interesting attractions along the Detroit riverfront. Facilitated by one of our knowledgeable tour guides, each public tour includes detailed narration highlighting various points of interest and historic landmarks along the Detroit river.

Private Tours: Book Now for Spring/Summer 2024

At Diamond Jack’s River Tours, we pride ourselves on offering an exciting and affordable way to entertain your family, friends, and colleagues. For a one-of-a-kind riverboat experience on one of the busiest waterways in the world, you can make the Diamond Queen or Diamond Belle your own for a few hours or for a whole day. Give us a call to find out more. All aboard, Detroit!

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Organizing a corporate party can seem like a daunting task, but with the help of Diamond Jack Detroit River Tours, you can be sure that any event will be a memorable one! Our private boat tours are a great way to see the sites of the Motor City at an affordable price. Make your next corporate party a successful one and call Diamond Jack’s River Tours today.

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Diamond Jack Riverboat Tours Summer Schedule Begins May 4, 2024! All Aboard Detroit!

2024 Public Tour Prices (per person)

Adults (13-59) – $25 Seniors (+60) – $20 Children (6-12) – $15 Children (5 and under) – $5

Handicapped accessible No wheelchair access for restrooms Snacks and beverages available on board No personal food/beverages to be brought on board

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2024 Tour Times Boat Departing Times from DETROIT CULLEN PLAZA

Departure times for all dates shown below are: 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Arrive 30 Minutes Early for Boarding!

Diamond Jack Riverboat Schedule: May 6-28 — Saturdays & Sundays only --> May 4-26 — Saturdays & Sundays only May 30 - June 2 — No Tours During Grand Prix June 6 through September 1 — tours run Thursday through Sunday September 7-29 — Saturday & Sunday only *Departure times and routes subject to change  

Diamond Jack's does not accept reservations for its public river tours. All public tours are first come, first served. Masks are optional. No passports are required. Pay onboard. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Please check with your host for the accurate dock location when attending private groups and charters.

Public Tour Dock Location 1340 Atwater, Detroit, MI 48207

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Reserve a spot for your Family Reunions, Corporate Party, School Field Trip, or fundraiser! We have hosted thousands of tours on the Detroit River with our fleet of distinctive charter boats. A Private Charter Tour is the perfect unique venue for your family, friends, co-workers or students. We look forward to cruising with you!

Public Sightseeing Tours

Diamond Jack's public sightseeing tours are a guided tour of popular and interesting attractions along the Detroit River. Our sightseeing tours allow people and groups to explore significant attractions in the region while enjoying a boat ride along the Detroit River. Our knowledgeable tour guides will give detailed narration of the various points of interest along the river.

Who is Diamond Jack?

Diamond Jack’s is a family-owned and operated riverboat tour business. We have been offering entertaining and affordable cruises to the residents of Detroit and its surrounding areas since 1991. Diamond Jack’s runs public sightseeing riverboat tours along the Detroit River and hosts private events on our two private charter boats.

We’re glad that you’re here! Diamond Jack's has deep roots in the Motor City, is a Pure Michigan company and a proud member of the Detroit community. Our goal is to showcase the city and state we love in a unique way. When you cruise with Diamond Jack's you’ll see Detroit from a whole new perspective. If you have a group or would like to charter one of our boats any day or night of the week, just call us at (313) 843-9376, or send us an email. We’ll get back with you right away.

Thank You for making last season a success! We appreciate your sailing with us! We look forward to seeing you again for your next private charter or public sightseeing tour.

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Charter Tours

Reserve a spot for your Family Reunions, Corporate Party, School Field Trip, or fundraiser! We have hosted thousands of tours on the Detroit River in our two charter boats. A Private Charter Tour is the perfect unique venue for your family, friends, co-workers or students. We look forward to cruising with you!

For any questions and to book now, use the button below to call us at (313) 843-9376 weekdays from 9AM – 4PM.

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PO Box 707, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

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The Infinity and Ovation crew values the work undertaken by charities that benefit and help our community grow and thrive.

Together with our media partner, Hour Detroit Magazine, we’ve played a key role in raising visibility, and much appreciated funds, for several new, emerging, and existing Metro Detroit-based nonprofits during our Summer Cruise Series season.

This year, we are partnering with organizations that touch a variety of causes from advocacy groups to cultural institutions.

While we earmark a portion of each ticket price to benefit these worthy groups, we also hope you’ll join us in the spirit of giving by making an additional donation. There’s easy to follow instructions when you purchase your tickets.

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Fan-favorite themes plus a fresh lineup of elevated concepts set sail this summer in immersive experiences only our Ovation yacht can offer. Enjoy impeccable service, carefully curated cuisine, top-shelf open bar and Detroit’s most celebrated entertainment. It’s the ultimate escape from the everyday.

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This collection of excursions promises nights (and afternoons!) to remember in a well-appointed backdrop like no other.

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We are thrilled to announce that Summer Cruise Series 2021 will be unveiled on June 16th! 

Celebrate with friends and family or showcase appreciation to your employees and clients aboard one of the 3 themed cruises this season.  

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The health and safety of our guests and that of our team members remain our top priority.

Step aboard our custom-built modern yachts and discover stunning skyline vistas along Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. Each bespoke excursion offers elevated dining, luxury amenities, and the unrivaled service and attention to detail that distinguishes us as Michigan’s premier wedding venue, and corporate event, yacht charter experience. 

Schedule your private tour today, and prepare to depart from the ordinary.

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Nights like these call for legendary looks. Dress according to your cruise theme and put on a stylish show. Please keep in mind denim of any sort (jeans, shorts or jackets) is prohibited, along with sneakers, tank tops and baseball hats. You may want to bring along a wrap or a jacket in case the cruise gets breezy.

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"...Cruising down the Detroit River during a summer evening is one of the best possible ways you can experience Detroit."

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Each cruise promises an inspired experience along the international waterway complete with stunning skyline views, top-notch entertainment and a themed menu curated by our award-winning culinary team and event producers.

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Wednesday , June 5

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11:00 a.m. – VIP  Captain's Club Boarding

11:30 a.m. –   General Boarding

12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. –  Cruising 

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. –   Dockside Afterglow

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Cruising Detroit since 2005

Cruising detroit since 2005.

1,000,000 Passengers and Counting!

1,000,000+ Guests

We have had the proud pleasure of serving guests from all over the world for many years.

Built: 1993 Leevac Shipyard, Jennings, Louisiana

30,000 Square Feet of Dining & Event Space

Detroit Powered

Most of our staff are Detroit residents and many have been with us since the beginning!

Propelled by 2 KTA-38 Cummins diesel engines producing 1500 horsepower

250 horsepower bow thruster

Twin 750 kW diesel generators

Top cruising speed is 10 mph

2nd Largest in the Country!

1900 Total Passenger Capacity

Overall Length:  222 feet

Breadth:  62 feet

Height:  88 feet

Gross Tonnage:  1430 tons

A brief history...

The Detroit Princess has been entertaining Detroit in its current location since 2005, docked just downriver from Hart Plaza, but it has quite an interesting history prior to that. It was originally named the Players Riverboat Casino II and was built in Jennings, Louisiana in 1993. It ran as a Merv Griffin establishment for a number of years, located on the Mississippi River in Metropolis, Illinois

Harrah’s Hotel & Casinos eventually purchased the boat, bringing it back down south to Lake Charles, Louisiana where it ran as a casino boat for a number of years before being stripped of all its gambling decor and abandoned for a larger boat. The boat sat in Orange, Texas for a few years, not operating. The owners had plans to scrap the boat, but at the final hour some folks up north decided to step in.

In 2004 we purchased the riverboat and the vessel made her first and last journey to her new home in Detroit. The boat was too large to make its way through the northern portions of the Mississippi River, so it had to be towed around Florida, up the inter-coastal waterway, past Nova Scotia, and through the St. Lawrence Seaway to reach the Great Lakes and a temporary home, Toledo.

The boat spent a number of months in Ohio being refitted to operate as a restaurant, adding a full kitchen with eight convection ovens, ten steam cabinets, ten movable heater cabinets, two walk in coolers, a fully functioning dish room, and serving kitchens on each level that would soon serve Detroiters and tourists alike. After retooling, the vessel was ready to come home.

Although the boat may have been built in the Mississippi Delta in the early 1990s, the Detroit Princess has been well received from day one. When researching the options to bring a boat-style restaurant to Detroit, we really wanted to provide something that Detroit that had been missing since the late 1980s. For almost a century the Boblo Boats SS Ste. Claire and SS Columbia entertained Detroiters on the river, but they sadly were sold in 1991. Until the Detroit Princess Riverboat’s arrival in 2005 the riverfront felt a tad bit empty, and we have happily filled the role as Detroit’s premier riverboat experience ever since.

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Our wedding on the Princess was an amazing party that we will never forget! The staff and atmosphere were exactly what we were looking for to celebrate our special day. ”

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We live in Windsor, just left the ship sailing the afternoon dinner cruise and are back home now. The ENTIRE experience was memorable. We even got to meet captain Scott too! Would recommend this venue to anybody looking for a magical experience. ”

The Detroit Princess helped make our dream come true. When we said we wanted to skateboard on the back of the boat, some thought we were crazy. The staff at the boat helped take this idea and turn it into our reality! ”

Working with Chris to organize the event was an extreme pleasure. Chris went above and beyond his duties to make sure that the event would be extremely successful and it was. He addressed any questions and concerns we had in a timely manner and was a pleasure to work with. I can not say enough about how diligent and hard working he is. ”

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Family-owned and operated riverboat tour business offering entertaining and affordable cruises for more than 20 years. Diamond Jack's has deep roots in the Motor City, is a Pure Michigan company and a proud member of the Detroit community.

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Diamond Jack's River Tours 1340 E. Atwater St. Detroit, Michigan 48243

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Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour Commentated Sightseeing Cruise of the Historic Detroit River and Windsor and Detroit Waterfront!

Relax and enjoy a scenic cruise along the historic Detroit River. See some of the most iconic sights and skylines including Hiram Walker, Belle Isle, waterfront mansions, the Ambassador bridge, GM Renaissance Center while cruising along Windsor’s and Detroit’s shoreline. Learn about some of the region’s most unique and fascinating landmarks along the river.  Discover Windsor and Detroit’s role during the Prohibition Era.

Sightseeing Detroit River cruises are the most affordable way for visitors and local residents to get out on the water for an enjoyable, afternoon scenic tour of the Detroit River. We offer a full service bar. Snacks and beverages available to fit every budget. Food fare from Hotdogs to Burrata Cheese Ball with Blistered Grapes & grilled Rustic Bread. Budweiser to Specialty cocktails. Try our famous “Flirty Mermaid”.   0% beer and non alcoholic mocktails also available.

Boarding – 30 minutes prior to departure at the foot of Ouellette Street, located behind the Canadian flag.

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Your A to Z guide for the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit

• Updated: Apr. 23, 2024, 5:12 p.m. |
• Published: Apr. 23, 2024, 8:30 a.m.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan held a news conference on March 26, 2024, at the ground site of the NFL draft theater, as the event is just 30 days away from taking place in Detroit, MI. Photo credit: Kory Woods/MLive Kory Woods

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DETROIT, MI - For the third time, the NFL universe will be centered in Detroit.

The city has hosted two Super Bowls (though Super Bowl XVI was technically at the Pontiac Silverdome). On Thursday, the 2024 NFL Draft will kick off in Hart Plaza in downtown.

The city is hosting the draft for the first time, as it has rotated cities since moving in 2015 from its longtime spot in New York City.

For those visiting the Motor City Thursday through the end of the draft on Saturday, here is what you need to know.

2024 NFL Draft info

Start times: Area opens at noon the first two days and 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.

• First round starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Rounds two and three start at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26 and rounds four through seven start at noon Saturday.

Where: Hart Plaza in Detroit

How to watch: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network

How to stream: Fubo (free trial) ; DirectTV stream ; Sling

How to buy tickets

Entry to the NFL Draft is free as long as you register at NFL.com/DraftAccess prior to coming. You can register for all three days of the draft for you and up to five children.

Weather forecast

Thursday expects to be sunny with temperatures as high as 57 degrees, according to the National Weather Service . Friday will see warmer temperatures with a high of 67 degrees, while rain is likely on Saturday.

Terrance Morrow, second from the left, plays drums with the Chicago Bucket Boys, as fans leave Ford Field as the Detroit Lions defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The Lions will take on the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC championship next Sunday. Julian Leshay Guadalupe | MLive.com

Fun times at Hart Plaza

There will be a variety of activities at Hart Plaza throughout the three days, from a 40-yard dash with times displayed on a large LED screen to a vertical jump to a “Hail Mary” throwing event.

You will be able to get free autographs from current and former NFL players and visit replica NFL locker rooms. You can check out the NFL Hall of Fame bronze busts of Lions legends such as Lem Barney, Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders, as well as Michigan Wolverines legend Charles Woodson.

You can also take a picture with the Lombardi Trophy. When done with the activities, there are dozens of food and drink options, and the full list can be found at nfl.com/draft/event-info/attractions .

Draft Day in the D

While the draft will take place in Hart Plaza, Draft Day in the D is a celebration taking place across Detroit over the three-day event.

The event will take place at the following areas in the city: Capitol Park, Beacon Park, Paradise Valley Beatrice Buck Park, Grand Circus Park and a closed-off portion of Woodward Avenue between State and Witherell streets.

The free event to the public will show the draft on large television screens and showcase food vendors such as All Things Detroit Marketplace, Poppa’s Gourmet Hot Sauce and Sweet Potato Sensations. The daily food truck lineup can be found at downtowndetroit.org/event/draft-day-in-the-d/ .

There will also be music from an array of local musicians and entertainers, as well as cigar rolling at Buck Park on Thursday and daily cornhole tournaments from 4 to 6 p.m. at Beacon Park.

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Driving to Detroit

There are multiple road closures to accommodate the NFL Draft, creating detours across Detroit. For the full list of road closures, visit nfl.com/draft/event-info/transportation . These areas have significant closures around them:

• Site of the former Monroe Street Midway, 22 Monroe Street
• Parts of Campus Martius Park, including portions of Woodward Avenue and eastbound Cadillac Square
• Hart Plaza, including the southbound M-10 exit to Jefferson Avenue. Exits at West Jefferson Avenue and Larned Street will remain open. All tunnel traffic must use I-375, while all traffic heading to Windsor should use Jefferson Avenue and Randolph Street to access the tunnel.
• Woodward Avenue from Larned Street to State Street.
• Woodward Avenue to the area by Grand Circus Park
• Road around Comerica Park

Other Transportation

There are multiple other methods to navigate the city. The Detroit People Mover will operate 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. Thursday to noon on Sunday, April 28 with trains every five minutes. Fares are free.

The QLINE will have higher frequency service during the draft, will a short-run that takes passengers to Little Caesars Arena. Park and Ride services are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $5 per vehicle from the:

• Wayne State Lot 12, 6050 Woodward Ave.
• New Center Garage at 116 Lothrop St.
• Cass Garage at 6540 Cass Ave.
• John R & Piquette lot at 6230 John R St.

SMART will operate park-and-ride services to downtown from across the Detroit metropolitan area. More details on other locations, times, and frequency can be found here .

The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) and Detroit Air Xpress will offer bus routes to the city. More information on RTA can be found here . Detroit Air Xpress will make 16 round trips per day from the airport to 1119 Washington Blvd. in the city.

The D2A2 bus that connects Detroit to Ann Arbor has hourly trips between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. with limited service on Saturday. The bus will stop at 1508 Park Ave. in the city.

DDOT service will continue as scheduled, but routes are changed due to road closures. DDOT riders can click here for all updated re-route information and a full map.

Where to park

NFL and city officials are encouraging visitors to pre-arrange parking if planning to drive downtown. Those seeking parking options can visit the Park Detroit app or Park Whiz .

These parking structures have shuttles for fans to take them to Hart Plaza:

• WSU Structures 1, 5, and 2 at 450 W. Palmer Ave. for $10 per car.
• Bagley Mobility Hub at 1501 Wabash St. Prepay here for $15 per car.
• River East Garage at 214 Rivard St. Prepay here for $15 per car.

What to bring and what not to bring

A full list of prohibited items for the NFL Draft at Hart Plaza can be found at nfl.com/draft/event-info/security-procedures .

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A decade of Lions first-rounders

After last season’s NFC Championship Game appearance, the Lions are schedule to make their first-round selection as late as they have in the last decade.

If the Lions do not move their draft pick, they will take the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft. The next latest pick in the last decade came at No. 28 in 2015, when the team took guard Laken Tomlinson.

The Lions have had five top-10 picks in the last decade, including four straight seasons from former head coach Matt Patricia’s three years and the first season under current coach Dan Campbell.

For this year’s seven draft picks (pending any trades), here is what MLive Lions reporter Benjamin Raven sees as the needs and priorities for the team.

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