On the water & in the air / Detroit River
Detroit River Tours aboard J.W. Westcott II
A small-group boat tour aboard the historic J.W. Westcott II, once the world's only floating post office.
Languages: English
Detroit River Tours aboard J.W. Westcott II (48222.com) · Photo from the venue’s official website
At a glance
- Groups and private tours
- up to six people per tour
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What tours do they run?
Detroit Riverfront
Covers the renovated downtown riverfront, Hart Plaza, and Belle Isle.
- Length
- 2 hr
- Price
- $350 for up to six
Gordie Howe Bridge and River Rouge
An industrial route past Zug Island and the Rouge River, passing the new Gordie Howe Bridge under construction.
- Length
- 2 hr
- Price
- $350 for up to six
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This outfit runs tours for up to six people aboard the legendary J.W. Westcott II mailboat. The Detroit Riverfront tour covers the renovated downtown waterfront, Hart Plaza, and Belle Isle, while the Gordie Howe Bridge and River Rouge tour heads into the industrial side, past Zug Island and the new bridge under construction. Both tours run two hours and are booked by phone.
- A historic mailboat tour for up to six people
- Downtown riverfront route past Hart Plaza
- Industrial route past Zug Island and the new bridge
How to book and where to meet
Book by phone; the Detroit Riverfront tour departs from the Westcott dock at Riverside Park, beneath the Ambassador Bridge. Both tours run two hours and carry up to six passengers.
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