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Detroit Princess Riverboat

1 Civic Center Drive · Detroit, MI

Why you should go…

Docked at Detroit's Civic Center on the riverfront, the Detroit Princess has cruised the Detroit River since 2005. The five-deck riverboat hosts dinner cruises with Motown revues, murder mystery dinner theater, live bands, and DJ sets, plus private events for weddings and corporate parties, all while passing views of the Detroit and Windsor skylines.

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  • #detroit river
  • #live entertainment
  • #riverboat
  • #skyline views

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

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