Diamond Jack's Tours

Exciting and affordable tours of the Detroit River. Available for Corporate Events/Private Parties/Weddings/Birthdays &more.

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Watching the captain at the helm never gets old. Come see Detroit from the water with us.

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Captured by Captain Mike Nicholls, the Federal Delta. Built in 2018, this 656-foot ocean-going freighter is capable of carrying up to 20,789 tons of cargo part of the steady, behind-the-scenes work that keeps goods moving through the Great Lakes.

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appy Father’s Day from aboard the Diamond Belle Part 2 of our wheelhouse tour with Captain Steve take a look inside the heart of the boat and see where the river comes to life. From the captain’s view to the stories behind the helm, this is one of the most special spots on board.

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This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads, grandpas, and father figures who’ve helped write the story one season, one adventure, and one memory at a time.

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From school field trips and corporate events to public sightseeing tours, every cruise is an adventure on the Detroit River.

Join us aboard and experience Detroit from a whole new perspective!

⛴️ Public Tours
Thursday–Sunday
🕐 1:00 PM
🕝 2:30 PM
🕓 4:00 PM
🕠 5:30 PM

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This past week, the Detroit River showed off its wild side with powerful winds whipping across the water. While the waves were rolling and the flags were flying, it was a reminder of just how much nature can shape life on the river.

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There’s a different kind of respect earned in rough water. In Captain Paul C. LaMarre Jr.’s painting, the Gaelic Challenge is locked in towing a freighter through restless, unforgiving seas. No shortcuts. No hesitation.

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Ever wonder what it’s like to stand where the captain navigates the Detroit River? Join Captain Steve as he takes us inside the wheelhouse aboard the Diamond Belle and shares the tools, views, and responsibilities that keep every cruise on course.

Stay tuned for Part 2

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The Detroit River is never the same twice. One moment it’s calm and glass-like, reflecting the skyline, and the next it’s alive with freighters, tugboats, wildlife, and the stories of generations who have traveled these waters.

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Captured underneath the Ambassador Bridge by Captain Mike Nicholls, the ocean-going freighter RF Marina passes through the Detroit River. Built in 2011 and measuring 530 feet in length, she has the capacity to carry approximately 13,239 tons of cargo.

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Dockside with Captain Steve

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In Captain Paul C. LaMarre Jr.’s watercolor, the Herbert C. Jackson moves with that quiet, steady presence she’s always carried strong, grounded, and unhurried. And just there beside her… the Diamond Jack the boat that started it all.

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Dockside with Captain Steve

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Grand Prix weekend means the boats are taking a little break from public tours but we’ll be back on the river next week! Join us Thursday through Sunday as we cruise Detroit’s waterfront once again with stories, skyline views, and fresh river air.

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Right beneath the Ambassador Bridge, the Federal Shimanto slows just enough. The J.W. Westcott pulls alongside, steady and precise. Delivery handled in minutes. No docking. No delay. Just a quick exchange in the middle of the river. Captured by Captain Mike Nicholls.

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Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

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All public tours TODAY have been cancelled

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There’s a certain quiet strength in a tug like Kinsale. In Captain Paul C. LaMarre Jr.’s drawing, she isn’t loud or flashy. She’s working steady, focused pushing a barge with the kind of confidence that only comes from years on the water.

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Rain or shine… the river still has stories to tell. A little rain just means softer skylines, mist over the water, and a whole different kind of Detroit magic. Some of our best tour memories happen under cloudy skies cozy jackets, raindrops on the river, and the city shining.

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A freighter holds steady while a Warner Supply barge eases alongside. Off to the side, the Gaelic Tugboat nudges everything into place. Captured by Captain Mike Nicholls… a moment of the river doing what it’s always done working.