Still Time to Save 20% on 2020 Charters
Happy February, Diamond Jack family! Although it’s cold and quiet on the water now, the staff at Diamond Jack is busy preparing for the upcoming season of tours.
If you haven’t taken advantage of our special discount for private charters, please do so now! We are offering 20% off private charters that are booked and paid for by March 1. There isn’t much time left, so book now!
If you’re hosting a large special event, like a corporate party, family reunion, or a group outing, Diamond Jack private boat tours are an excellent way to make your event unforgettable. What is a more unique experience than taking your group on a private tour of the beautiful Detroit River? It’s also an excellent idea if you have a large group – our three vessels have maximum capacities of 125, 175, and 225. Don’t worry about providing food and beverages for your guests, either, as the Diamond Jack boats are fully equipped to serve food and drinks with a dozen catering menus. Diamond Jack also has three docking locations with parking for your convenience.
So, don’t worry about hosting your next big event – let Diamond Jack do it for you. Your guests will rave about the unique experience of their own private riverboat experience on the Detroit River. Be sure to book your charter before March 1 to get 20% off the cost of your charter! Call our office to book your private charter at (313) 843-9376 or fill out our contact form.
We’re Getting Ready for You!
Take a peek at our very own Diamond Queen getting pampered for the upcoming boat season! Each winter, our boats undergo maintenance to make sure they’re in tip-top shape for everyone who wants to cruise the Detroit River the following summer. Because the Diamond Queen was built in 1956, she needs regular maintenance to make sure everything is working properly – kind of like humans.
Sightseeing Tours on the Detroit River
Diamond Jack is gearing up for another great summer of two-hour, narrated sightseeing riverboat tours along the historic Detroit River. Our fun and educational tours have attractions for everyone to get excited about, from the Renaissance Center to the Post Office Boat. Diamond Jack Riverboat Tours are appropriate for all ages to enjoy.
With tours departing from the dock at the Rivard (Cullen) Plaza and the Bishop Park dock in Wyandotte, our summer touring schedule is sure to be busy. Tours begin June 4th at the Detroit dock and June 5th at the Wyandotte dock. Tours end September 6 at both docks, and are available Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Please note: we’ve changed the Wyandotte tours to only be offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
To buy tour tickets, you can come your preferred dock 20 minutes before the tour. We accept cash and major credit cards. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to bring your money on the boat, too – we sell snacks and drinks for you to enjoy on your ride!
Out of the Classroom and Onto the Water
If you’re a teacher in the metro Detroit area looking for an exciting, educational field trip, or just a fun day for your students with a learning aspect, you’ve come to the right place. Diamond Jack Riverboat Tours are an excellent way for students to learn about their community, history of Michigan, geography and more! The hour-and-a-half long tours are perfect for grades kindergarten through 12th grade (or even faculty and alumni of your school).
To learn more information about Diamond Jack’s educational field trips, feel free to call us at (313) 843-9376 or fill out our contact form. Please be sure to book your Diamond Jack field trip in advance.
Featured Tour Site: The Manoogian Mansion
Nestled in the Berry Subdivision Historic District right along the Detroit River, the Manoogian Mansion is the official residence of the mayor of Detroit. The mansion was built in 1928 in the Mediterranean-Revival/Spanish Colonial Revival style for $300,000. The original owner lost the mansion during the Great Depression, and Alex Manoogian bought the mansion in 1939. Manoogian, an Armenian immigrant and founder of the Masco Corporation, paid only $25,000 for the mansion at auction.
In 1965, Manoogian donated the mansion to the city of Detroit. The 4,000-square-foot dwelling has been the official residence of the mayor of Detroit ever since, although not every mayor since then has lived in the mansion. While Coleman Young was mayor, he hosted a reception for foreign dignitaries who were in town for the World Economic Summit in 1974. And the next year, Gladys Knight got married at the mansion!
You can see the Manoogian Mansion, plus other beautiful homes along the Gold Coast, on your Diamond Jack Riverboat tour!
Make it a Diamond Jack Day!