I had never taken a car ferry before (and especially not one over an international border) so this…read morewas quite the experience. Googlwle maps directed me here because apparently the border crossings in Detroit and Port Huron were backed up Friday afternoon. I thought there was a bridge here. Imagine my surprise when I saw it was a ferry. I just missed the boat as it was just pulling away from the dock. The US border agent thought that the ferry captain might actually turn around to pick me up. Alas that didn't happen. I asked the US border agent when it would be coming back. He said it comes back as soon as they load up on the other side. So I decided to wait (I was first in line after all.). I grabbed a seat in one of the numerous Adirondack chairs along the river and just enjoyed the cool breeze and took in the view of the river. It was about 45 minutes 1 before the ferry came back, unloaded, and reloaded with vehicles on the us side. You never get out of your car the whole time. You pay the ferry an when he comes up to your car window whole bat sea. $12 cash or charge. On the Canadian side, you drive off the boat and are greeted by one of the 6 or so Canadian border agents. You present your passport (or passport card in my case), they ask you a few questions and you're on your way. The whole experience is quite pleasant. Unlike crossing in Detroit, you're not stick in bumper-to-bumper traffic for an hour idling and inhaling fumes. You can scrotal get up and walk around before boarding the ferry. The trip itself only takes about 10 minutes. The only downside is that you have to pay and there is no duty-free shop. Totally worth it.

Be aware that if you are an American going to Canada- they will not allow you on the ferry after…read more9:00 pm despite the last ferry boat leaving at 10:00 pm. We waited in line about 30 minutes only to be told that when we were about to drive in the ferry. To say this was frustrating is an understatement. We wasted HOURS of our night when we could have just driven to Port Huron and crossed there. They need to make this policy known- and not make it a surprise.

If you're traveling the harsens island make sure you get on the harsens island ferry because that's…read morethe only way to get to harsens island unless you have a boat if you had a boat he wouldn't be looking at a review for the harsens Island Ferry they do a great job usually there's only a short wait and once you're on the ferry you can enjoy bouncing across the river over to harsens Island we all know once you reach harsens Island you're going to have fun because harsens island is such a fun place to visit with so many things to do you can't go wrong so if you're going to harsens Island don't forget to use the ferry

Our pharmacy department had a biking field trip over to Harsen's Island and the only way to get…read morethere is by ferry from Algonac. For cars it's $8 but if you just ride your bike on board, it's free! The owner of Prior's Plumbing across the street let us park in his lot since it was after hours, and from there it was just a stone's throw from the ferry dock. The ferry runs continuously from 6am to midnight. And I was told by a co-worker after midnight, it comes on the hour. We didn't have to wait long at all and before we knew it we were on board right next to the cars and it's a quick zip on over to Harsen's Island. It can get a little bumpy when the ferry docks so hold on to your bike. I was told we didn't get the friendliest service going there (maybe because bikers ride free and there were a ton of us) and were told to stay to the side to "avoid bloodshed" lol. I don't mind straight talk so all in all, no complaints. Was a quick easy process to get there and back.

I love sightseeing with water views. The Diamond Jack River Tours are an option. The tours are…read moreaffordable and they have several boarding times from Thursday to Sunday during the summer. I will be doing another one before the summer is over!

Attended a fundraiser on the boat. Nice cruise down the Detroit River. Parking is an issue as there…read moreis no close parking to the boat.

The best ferry service between Walpole Island, ON and Algonac, MI. Approximately 7 minutes travel…read moretime, a pleasant journey. Note: in addition to fare for the ride, you must provide acceptable documentation for border crossing. Can accommodate pedestrians, motorcycles, passenger vehicles and up to a bobtail semi truck. Location on Michigan side: 202 Fruit Street, Algonac, MI 48001.

Quiet little ferry, the next one south of the Blue Water ferry between Marine City, MI and Sombra,…read moreON. Very similar ship, but a little less going on in Walpole versus Sombra. The ferry holds ~6-9 cars, and welcomes motorcycles, bikes, small-to-midsize campers, and the like. Figure ~6 minutes to cross, with ferries leaving every ~30 minutes. Much calmer than the Ambassador Bridge, but not a great place to be in a hurry. The Michigan terminus is on a fairly built-up part of the shore; there was a classic car show when I arrived, with people parking at the strip malls across the road. The Walpole Island side (aka "Walpole Island Indian Reserve No. 46") is much quieter, with a pretty basic convenience store, a few discount tobacco shops, and not much else. Kids and dogs seemed pretty happy playing in the street, and were unconcerned by my presence.

Took a tour last week and had such a great time…read more The staff is always so friendly and excited when you're hopping on the boat. They offer snacks, alcoholic beverages and drinks. Definitely recommend.

I've been on a private river "cruise" on one of the DIamond Jack boats twice now. They're a fun…read moreevent, but the boats could really use a little bit of an upgrade. They are OLD and I don't think any upgrades have been made in well over 50 years. It wouldn't take much to spruce them up a little bit. All things aside, the Detroit River still provides some amazing views. It's pretty amazing how close the boats get to hitting the Belle Isle bridge when they pass under it. As you're approaching, it looks as if the boat is going to hit the bridge. Makes for a bit of a thrill. From reading other reviews on here, it appears they do historical tours. I'd love to give one of these a try next summer!

Nate and I had a fun Put-in-Bay adventure, starting with our ride over on the Miller Ferry. It was…read morepretty easy to reserve a ticket online ahead of time, but in the off season I don't think you really need to. Once you park in one of the free parking lots, you walk a bit to the dock and get your QR code scanned for a ticket to walk on the ferry. They also take cars, but I think a lot of visitors just rent golf carts on the island like we did. We did use the bathroom facilities before getting on the ferry and they were clean. Be sure to check the schedule of timing, especially for the off season, because the trips aren't as frequent and the last ferry back to the mainland is earlier than during the busy season! The ferry ride was so fun and super smooth and only about 15-20 minutes. There was a cute gift shop on the PIB side where we got a sticker to remember our fun time on the island!

Miller ferry is where its at for your island transportation! It's the only way to take a car and…read morepups to the islands. They offer several FREE parking lots and they are super duper affordable! Other boats offer a faster trip but I say kick back and enjoy the ride. If you have mobility issues they will even give you a golf cart lift to the top of the hill. IYKYK

The Bavarian Bell River boat ended up being one of the main highlights of our time in Frankenmuth…read moreand that's saying a lot because we had a really good time here. When we arrived, the woman selling the tickets was genuinely friendly and interested in our dog. I love that this is a dog-friendly activity and that always gets extra bonus points with me. She asked our dog's name and answered all our questions and when we saw her hours later walking around the town she called out to our dog by name and said hello. It was very sweet and just one example of the warm welcoming spirit of this city. The cruise itself was very calm and slow. Just a smooth ride down the Cass River and back. There's lots of time to take in the scenery and you learn a lot. The gentleman narrating our tour was knowledgeable and had a great voice on the microphone. I actually thought it was a recording for the first few minutes, but he introduced himself and explained that his son was the boat captain. He shared the history of Frankenmuth and the surrounding area and when he tells you the popcorn they sell on board is the best you'll ever have, he's not lying. The popcorn was the surprise star of this cruise! For only $2 you get this bag of fresh salty delicious popcorn and they actually encourage you to toss some to the ducks on the river. It was really fun watching them Rush up to the boat and watching the children laughing and enjoying themselves. I love popcorn though so unfortunately the ducks had to share with me because it was definitely the best $2 popcorn I've ever had! This is a must if you're in Frankenmuth and I'm so glad we got to experience it. We had such a nice time that we bought some souvenirs on our way off the boat, including a little Captain's hat for my husband to match the one we had for our pup already. It really was a lovely time.

I love Bavarian Belle Riverboat tours. They are reasonable. Tickets are $18 for adults and the…read moresnacks are reasonable. My husband bought two waters, two popcorns that cost $8.00. We recently did the one hour tour on Memorial Day. The tour was scenic and relaxing and enjoyable.

The Chi-Cheemaun was so much fun! We took the 2-hour trip from South Baymouth to Tobermory. We had…read morea wonderful time aboard the "Big Canoe": drove our car right onto the ferry and then were able to enjoy some free time to ourselves and the views from the upper decks. The views were absolutely beautiful. There's also a snack stand where you can buy small meals or snacks, and a gift shop to browse. To bring your vehicle aboard will run about C$35 -- a really great deal, in my opinion. Not only is the price really affordable to begin with, but Chi-Cheemaun offers 10% discounts for "fuel-efficient" cars!!! And they're not just talkin' hybrids, folks, but small vehicles like Mini Coopers, Honda Fits, VW Jettas! A complete list is available at their website. The website, by the way, is really user-friendly and easily navigated. Use it to purchase your tickets in advance, and your trip will be even smoother sailing! We loved our experience, thought the landscape was spectacular, and it was an easy, fun way to travel. What a wonderful trip!