I was able to experience a sunset sail on the Ovation yacht again for Sangria Sunset. This time the boarding and departure were from Downtown Detroit on the riverfront. Ooh wee! The sunset was beautiful. The night skylines were breathtaking on both the U.S. and Canada sides. The music was excellent. The band was very talented on the lower level and I got my hustle on with a little wobble on the upper deck with the DJ on the 1s & 2s. The staff was very nice from boarding to our departure. The staff was quick to retrieve empty plates and glasses. The Spanish inspired meal was delicious. From the Spanish Paella to the Spanish Flan and everything in between. read more

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I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding with Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters! There are far too many favorite memories and experiences to share, but one of the most special was our first dance as husband and wife beneath the Ambassador Bridge. It was truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a beautiful lake view wedding with a stress-free experience, IOYC is the way to go! Their team takes so much of the planning and wedding-day coordination off your shoulders while connecting you with trusted, experienced IOYC vendors for flowers, DJ, photography/videography, cake, linens, and more. On our wedding day, their team made sure everyone in the wedding party was comfortable, prepared, and taken care of before the ceremony began. Everything from the procession to the ceremony ran smoothly, seamlessly, and on time. Most importantly, my husband and I were able to relax, be present, and truly enjoy every moment. Our guests were incredibly well cared for throughout the evening, and even at the end of the night, having their cars valeted and ready for them made leaving effortless and was such a thoughtful final touch. The combination of exceptional service, delicious food and drinks, beautiful atmosphere, and dancing made the entire experience unforgettable. The reduced stress, quality of care, and overall experience made every penny spent absolutely worth it. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful way to begin our forever! read more

Ive been here 4/5 times. Its a good vibe per each experience. The staff is polite. They move quickly and quietly. The captain goes over the safety precautions, rules & requirements. Each time was a private/reserved event. Drinks are cool for the most part. I never go wrong w/ an old fashioned. The brunch has nice avocado toast. The food is always fresh. read more

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5 stars all around. The food was delicious, and plentiful and refreshed often. The desert was fabulous. Staff was really nice constantly cleaning up plates etc. The bar was top shelf, GREAT bar service. Music was good too. Wonderful evening, met some nice people, and many had done these cruises before, so seems they never disappoint, and some cruises are themed. Definitely worth the money and I would do it again. read more

An Unforgettable Evening On The Ovation Yacht! The Other Evening, My Wife And I Were Lucky Enough To Be Invited By Incredible Friends For A Themed Night Aboard The Ovation Yacht--Courtesy Of Infinity And Ovation Yacht Charters--And Let Me Tell You, It Was Straight Out Of The Great Gatsby! From The Moment We Stepped Aboard, We Were Blown Away. This Ship Is Absolutely Stunning--Elegant, Spacious, And Soaked In Style. The Food? Phenomenal. The Weather? Perfect. The Music? Next-Level. With Pro DJs Spinning Up Top And The Kufflinks Three-Piece Band Serenading The Main Level, The Vibes Were Immaculate. The Drinks Were Flowing, The Company Was Amazing, And We Even Got To Spend Time With The Owner, Steve--Who Is Every Bit As Awesome As The Yacht Itself. We Had So Much Fun, We Didn't Want The Night To End. Can't Wait To Do This Again--Already Counting Down The Days! read more

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I recently attended a wedding on a yacht and it was a wonderful experience! The crew was delightful. Every person was professional, well-dressed, patient and kind. I appreciated the friendliness with all the servers and bartenders. The bathrooms were clean (and I'm guessing it the was the bride that placed the supplies in there but there was Dramamine and I was grateful!) I appreciated the multiple staircases and bars. The ride was mostly smooth. The only time I really felt it was while dancing and it wasn't a big deal at all. The food was delicious! So many options of appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, prior to the meal with multiple stations. My only critique is that I wish they had a salad option at both the beef and the chicken options, instead of just one. Not a huge inconvenience though. Servers did a great job of clearing emptying plates and glasses throughout the time aboard. I liked that we remained on time (we left when they said we would and got back when we were supposed to), and were able to stay onboard 30 minutes after docking. It was a pleasurable experience. I hope to have the opportunity to go again someday! read more

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Attended a wedding aboard the Ovation Yacht this past August and it was the BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! Frankly, everyone should have their wedding on a yacht, it's so much fun!! My friends tied the knot on land right at the marina - the ceremony took literally 5 minutes and then we were boarding the boat! The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, pointing out gaps and spots we needed to step over for our safety. Ovation Yacht had 3 levels to it: the first level was the main banquet room where dinner was served, the bridal party had a giant table at the bow of the boat, which was surrounded by glass windows all around and above, so it was perfectly lit and magical! There's doors on either side of the bow to exit the enclosed banquet room area to the outside area where you can do your Titanic posing at the very tip of the yacht and get the best uninterrupted view of where the boat is heading! The banquet room was a ton of hemisphere tables (against the walls) or fully circular tables situated throughout the room with different food stations throughout. All the food was delicious and loved the variety you could get - pasta, chicken, beef - all different food stations. I'm unsure of whether or not this food was provided by the company or a separate vendor coming aboard. There were also very nice, even if a bit small - which is to be expected given that we're on a boat - bathrooms in the back, stern-side of the boat. The second level was where one of the bars was, with half the floor indoors and half outdoors. There was a staircase from the first to second floor from both the bow (indoor) and stern (outdoor) of the boat, which divided up traffic nicely. The bow was where the bar was situated, so blocked the view on the second floor, which was fine because there was never a bad view on the boat! They served snacky bits on this floor, along with the slices of the wedding cake once that was cut into. This is where some private rooms were on the boat for bridal/groom suites and the like and then the back half of the second floor was outdoor but covered awning with metal tables & chairs all around for people to sit at, along with the staircase on both the starboard and port sides up to the third and final floor! The third level was all outdoors, with the front half of it being shaded with an awning and the back half being completely exposed to the elements! Thankfully it was a beautiful weather day, bright and sunny, without being too hot even in August given that we were cruising up and down the river! There was another bar on this level (perhaps the least trafficked given its further distance) and was at the bow of the boat again under the awning. Further in front of the bar was where the crew was operating the boat from, which was completely enclosed as well. You were able to walk around to both sides of the bar, past it a bit, to get that high vantage point of what we were seeing ahead and what a beautiful view it was! The back half of the third level was open and had a few small metal tables/chairs around and a few high top tables as well to stand around, but for the most part this space was open because it was the DANCE FLOOR! There is nothing quite like getting to boogie down to the music while you're swaying a little bit this way and that on the third floor of the yacht! SO FUN! Overall, this was just absolutely delightful! The trip was so smooth and I believe we spent about four hours on the boat which departed from the marina at Saint Clair Shores and went all the way down to Detroit! The turnaround was just past the Ambassador Bridge, which meant we got to go under the bridge - TWICE - and that was truly incredible! The bride and groom had their first dance while going under the bridge and it made for some of the most spectacular photos! I do wish we could've gone down just a little further past the bridge rather than immediately turning around after we had barely cleared it just to be able to spend more time in that area, but ultimately I'm very pleased with the route they took! Parking at the marina was a breeze! I know some mentioned that earlier in the day as they were arriving, the gate to the marina wasn't open and people had to get out of their cars and walk up to the guard shack to ask them to open the gate, so that was a bit inconvenient. By the time I arrived 10-15 minutes before the wedding ceremony was set to begin, it was open and I was able to drive all the way to where I needed to be with no issue. If you're looking to valet with Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters, you have to drive all the way to the front, which means driving by all the spots yourself. Since I was comfortable and able to hoof it a bit and saw some available spots further back in the lot, I just pulled into an available parking spot instead of driving all the way up to the valet, but that is an option and nice service they provide! All in all, we had a great time! Thanks Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters! read more

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Wedding ceremony on the water followed by a reception on the yacht. An amazing experience - I hope experiential weddings catch on! Food options were bountiful - 3 floors of food, fun, drinking & dancing. read more

Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters - Chicken entree - Boat Charters Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

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Hosted a brunch cruise fundraiser. 85 seniors enjoyed outstanding food and fantastic service from staff. Everyone was impressed with cruise route and personal attentions. It was buffet service. Staff was very quick to clear tables and respond to all cruisers request. The Infinity is an outstanding cruise event. Great option for a fundraiser. Will do it again! Compliments to the cruise director, Faith and my sales person Megan. read more

We have our annual company party on the Ovation. The crew is top notch along with the food! I highly recommend it for company parties. The food is so good along with the waiting staff. read more

Buyer Beware!!! The dinner cruise was atrocious seating was limited and we had to stand the entire cruise. When I asked management about the lack of seating I was told this was a strolling dinner cruise. This is not posted openly in plain view however it is shown in the frequently asked questions. For the money i paid this was definitely below my expectations and I will never use this business again. read more

i had the pleasure of decorating the Ovation last weekend . The Ovation is just a beautiful yacht but we were able to transform it in to a Magical place. Thankful with Alex ( manager) for all His help! Attached you can find pictures of the Ovation decorated by Unforgettable Touch! read more

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I had a work event on here a few months ago. It was fantastic! The views, the yacht, the food and staff were great! I went on another cruise last night and again, everything was really good. I highly recommend this yacht for outings and events. read more

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1st.time for a brunch boat ride. Service way better than last year. Food was good as were the dj,s and band. Probably no ones fault, but with temperatures about 100 - seemed to be not enough seats in air conditioned areas. Also I felt really bad for the servers- long sleeved shirts, long pants and ties? They could still look professional in more summer like attire. read more

We celebrated our daughters wedding on the Ovation last weekend 6/8, we honestly could not be happier, the atmosphere, staff, dj, food and not to mention the weather was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend this venue to anyone who loves the water! Mrs. Meredith #sayyestobayless read more

I had a fantastic experience on the Infinity. I was on here for my brother's best friend's graduation party. I thought it was so cool that he decided to have it on a yacht! Talk about a cool graduation party. There was an open bar and we were having so much fun ordering different drinks. It was such a nice day too so we got to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. I would definitely enjoy another experience on one of the yachts. I would throw something on one of the yachts if I had enough money to do so haha. read more

The Infinity was a great venue for a wedding reception. The ship's staff were all very professional and friendly, the ship was beautiful, the lunch they served was pretty solid and the cruise down the river was a relaxing way to see both the Canadian and the US riverfront. If you're looking for an option in lieu of the norm you may like what these charters have to offer. read more

We booked a dinner cruise to the "Motown" Theme, and were profoundly disappointed with a shortage of seating, food & drink options, and music. Seating Issues: Boarding started at 6:30 PM, and my Wife and I arrived at 6:35 PM to find that there were already zero empty seats available due to the cruise being over-booked. We spoke to a manager and explained that my pregnant Wife was advised not to stand for prolonged periods of time and that we would be happy with a refund. The manager explained that refunds could not be given, but she was able to pull a couple of chairs out of a storage room for us to use. Additionally, the manager mentioned that this was advertised as a "walking cruise", and seats would continuously become available. We found out later that, though individuals do walk around a little, everyone leaves their belongings where they were seated as a way to reserve their seats. There were around 20-30 individuals standing in various areas that were never able to find a seat for the entire duration of the 2.5 hour cruise. Food and Drink Issues: Because we were preoccupied with seating for the first 15-20 minutes, we found that they had already ran out of potatoes by 6:50 PM, and thus we were only able to enjoy Meat and Salad as our main dinner course. Later, I attempted to order an "Old Fashioned" Drink, but the Bar Tender informed me that, while normally they have bitters available to make this type of drink, they were currently out. Music Issues: The cruise was advertised as "Motown Themed", however, the 2nd floor had a separate DJ that played modern pop songs which clashed with the live band. The live band generally refrained from any recognizable Motown songs until around 8:30 PM, playing mostly Bruno Mars and The Cupid Shuffle. In total, the band only played for approximately 1 hour, and played maybe 4 or 5 Motown Classics during that time. All in all, this could have been a very enjoyable cruise experience that instead ended up feeling like a crowded barge chalked full of annoyances. read more

Having my wedding on the Ovation over the weekend was a dream come true!! Everyone and I mean all of the staff are wonderful, they completely make the process so easy and a lot of fun. The food was delicious, the venue is breath taking and everyone goes beyond expected to make sure your day is wonderful and at flow. All of the guest spoke about how different and what an amazing job they did. If you are getting married and want something different this is the place to book!! read more

I have been on 2 cruise as a corporate event and I can't say enough about how awesome the venue is! I also recently booked a night out to surprise my husband on the Motown Summer Cruise! It did not disappoint! The music, food, and venue was top notch. It happened to be a rainy evening and it was still awesome! I highly recommend to anyone looking for a special night out or a company who wants to treat their employees to a great experience. All ages seem to enjoy this unique, classy experience! read more

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Just had my wedding with them. So much went wrong. Let's start from the beginning. We booked a couple years ago and because of covid it was pushed back. Not their fault. What was their fault was their false promises. I was promised specific food and they later told us it wasn't possible. Very simple food for brunch. Was told there was a suite to get ready on. Was then told there wasn't. I ended up hiring a planner because the communication was so poor and needs were not being met. Food was cold when served to us.  Not an issue for guests as their food was warm. The way food was served was inefficient and caused our timeline to be pushed back. Bridal party had to wait in line for food. We went to a tasting and you were provided a sample menu that could most likely not be your menu. Was told the officiant was included then told a month out it wasn't. A month out told our numbers would need to be reduced. Reduced the numbers and weren't compensated. Communication about covid restrictions were not great. They waited until it was about a month out to tell us even though we had been in frequent contact. Good things to know: Ceremony site is not private so there may be people wandering (this was not an issue for us but noticed during the rehearsal) You have to use their dj services, florist, caterer, and bakery. No real issues with any besides the dj. Frequent issues with music not being queued, wrong songs played, music being played from a cell phone with poor quality and feedback etc. The gazebo was dirty. We did not sail out to where we should because of timing. Didn't have people sign the life saver which was supposed to be the guest book. The drinks were good. Open bar. Service for the bride and groom. (Us) was great and they were attentive. Decorations were great. Flowers were great. Customer service was decent. Guest say the service was good. Help for guest with accessibility issues was excellent. Guests enjoyed being on the yacht. All in all we were not satisfied and feel if we had known about the hidden fees, the poor communication, and the false promises we would have canceled instead of rescheduling  and feel their lack of communication and preparation could have been prevented and need major work. For the price you pay it was not worth it at all. read more

What a great way to see the city. You jump on in St clair shores and take the river all the way down to the city. The views are so nice. The food on board was good. Was not sure what it would be like, but overall very nice. I was a guest of a group of about 70 people. They had a full bar and a lot of fresh food. Its worth your time. read more

My wedding took place August 29th this year and it was absolutely amazing! Everything was so smooth, my family and I were blown away. The food just kept coming and it was all so good; warm gooey cake and potato stacks were delicious. The cake was nice, the DJ was awesome, and thank you to Melanie because she made sure our day was perfect! If you use Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters you will be so impressed with the staff, low stress ease involved (because they take care of practically everything) and you will have a party that no one will ever forget! read more

Last night we attended a dinner cruise for a 30th anniversary for a company located in Troy. We had a fantastic time! We couldn't believe how wonderful the inside service and the crew were! So professional and friendly, we chatted with Captain Mark who put up with all of our silly questions and jokes, the service staff was there with anything you might need. The bartender, an MSU student, even remembered my drink with every trip to the bar, and the food!! Delicious! Amazing experience! I would recommend them for any type of event, just a lovely evening all together! read more

Worth every dollar for this special evening. Nice cruising experience with plenty of room, good music, great views, and fun. The food was really good, and the drinks were just right, Thanks Wilson! Beautiful sites and sunset views, then night views of a beautiful city. I will be back! read more

Love these guys. Great food, beautiful boats and always a lot of fun. The Summer Cruise series is always a great time and they really know how to do it right. It's "black card" service at "gold card" pricing. I look forward to many more nights out on the river! read more

A summer night's cruise aboard the Infinity or Ovation Yacht is an absolutely breathtaking experience! Combined with the amazing food and premium bar service, it is a wonderful way to enjoy the city skyline and let the experienced crew take care of everything so you can relax and totally enjoy! read more

Had an amazing time as a guest of about 100 on the Infinity for a wedding. Food was amazing, and the evening a blast one staff member stuck out Jake, very courteous and was always around to lend a hand by taking a dish or providing direction. If you need a photographer for your event would recommend Jessica from www.maeannphotography.com read more

Our Daughter was married on the Dock and the Ovation was an awesome Venue for a wedding reception. The Ovation Staff was not only professional, friendly, courteous but helpful above and beyond! Not only is the food exceptional, the cruise is spectacular seeing the sites on The American side and the Canadian side breathtaking! Any Photos taken are not the norm, one feels like you are in another world! The Yacht is spectacular what can I say the best Wedding Venue ever!!!!! Everyone had a great time and will be talking about this for a lifetime! Our Wedding was 6/12/15! Thank you to all the Ovation Staff! read more

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The rehearsal dinner cruise we hosted for our son and his fiancee was even better than expected. After having been guided through the planning process by Laura, with phone calls and emails going back and forth for a few months, we boarded the Infinity, which sparkled inside and out. Meeting us was the captain, crew members and serving staff, all of whom put us immediately at ease. The captain was most personable, and told us he loves his job, which is a great thing to hear from the guy who is driving, right? One of the servers caught on that I was the mother of the groom, and honestly, waited on me all evening. Jordan, our cruise director, was right on task, making sure we had "smooth sailing." The microphone, camera and screen system worked just perfectly for our casual event. The food was beautifully presented, in a timely fashion, and was plentiful and delicious. The DJ kept the beat going with a great selection, and was very accommodating when it came to requests, such as mine, for golden oldie Motown. What completely surprised us was a stunning light show, included at no cost! Actually, as we were cruising back to port, we encountered a storm, which included wind, choppy waves, and lightning that completely surrounded us. The captain was forced to delay docking for about half an hour, due to the wind and waves, but the excellent service and great music continued until we docked. What an amazing finish, to a perfectly amazing evening. read more

I am so happy to find another venue to let people know about my amazing experience having my wedding and reception with the Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters! I was stationed in Afghanistan trying to start planning a wedding. My fiance is a jazz musician and told me about performing on the yachts. I found the website and loved everything I saw. I started cooresponding with Nicole Jaquinde and the ball started rolling and never stopped! The planning was flawless. Our day couldn't have been any more perfect. It was so nice for me not having to hunt down a venue, reception hall, florist, photographer, baker, catering....it was all right there for us! Nicole took all the worry right out of my hands. From the gorgeous Infinity yacht to the food and entertainment....this was a day I will never forget. Thank you Infinity staff for making every one of our dreams come true. read more

We attended a wedding yesterday at Jefferson Marina. After the ceremony we boarded a yacht and cruised. It was a good experience. It's an excellent way to see the water and shoreline of Detroit and its suburbs. The food was good and they had a full bar. I would give them 5 stars, except for one reason: the young serving staff. It was extremely annoying to have to guard my food and drink all night long. Management needs to teach the young busboys and girls busing etiquette. While finishing my dinner I told no less than three different people that I was not done eating and no, they could not take my plate. The fact that I was still chewing should have been a clue. There are signals they need to learn, such as crossed utensils on a plate. This means someone is done. When the cake was being served, a young woman came to our table and asked my husband what kind of cake he would like. She took his request, and walked away. She never even looked at me or inquired whether I would like cake. Also, it is very wasteful to take drinks before they are done. A lot of alcohol got thrown away last night. While dancing, my drink gotten taken twice. I had my purse, shawl, and two pair of sunglasses sitting right on the table with my drink. I was dancing 5 feet away. But each time I came back to the table, my drink was gone. At the end of the evening, I believe this was happening because the staff was in such a hurry to get off the boat. It felt intrusive and rushed. If these types of problems are fixed, the cruise will be wonderful. read more

I have attended numerous parties over the last 17 years on the Infinity and Ovation Yachts and everyone of them have been top notch. Starting with a high school graduation party to my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary, and even a company retreat. They all have been great. Cruising down the Detroit River during a summer evening is one of the best possible ways you can experience Detroit, not to mention the great food. I would highly recommend! read more

Great idea and a lot of fun! The boats are beautiful and the staff is great. I loved seeing the sunset along the river and the bridge!

I recently planned an employee appreciation event that took place on the Ovation. Every step of the way we received excellent service from the staff at the Ovation...from the initial phone call all the way through the planning and the actual event. Their attention to detail and follow up throughout the planning process was outstanding. Once on board, the food was excellent, the staff was great, and everyone really enjoyed themselves and appreciated the unique experience the Ovation provides. We would definitely recommend it, and would love to have another event on the Ovation! read more

Attended an Anniversary party on the yacht and It was great. Want to particularly mention Gabrielle and the rest of the staff's devoted attention to 2 of our relatives that were in a wheelchair and used a walker. They were far more than accommodating with their courtesy, politeness and general kindness. Thank you to all of them for helping us all have a wonderful time. read more

My husband and I were on the Infinity for the Carnival on Bourbon Street cruise and always it was a great cruise and the food and service were spectacular. If you are looking for a great evening I highly recommend you get onboard for one of these cruises. read more

If you're looking for the most unique setting for a wedding or event, then NOTHING tops the Infinity and Ovation Yacht Charters. You'll sail along the Detroit River with great food, service and most of all FUN! Give them a call...it will be the most incredible adventure you can imagine! read more

So happy that a great dinner cruise is available right here in the metro Detroit area! Booked the yacht for a corporate event for our firm's employees and guests/spouses. It was an incredible evening overall. The food and service were exceptional and the sunset and city night views were amazing. Highly recommended! read more

Our experience on the Ovation yacht was one of the best! We planned a marketing event for our organization in September and everything turned out better than I could have ever imagined. Alison Horrocks, our Charter Specialist, as well as the entire crew and staff were so helpful and friendly. They definitely contribute to an amazing experience. The food was very tasty, the atmosphere on the boat very classy, the music was awesome and the weather was perfect! Can't wait to plan the event next year. Really looking forward to it. I would highly recommend either boat for your next celebration! You will be very pleased! read more