| Depart the dock at Portofino restaurant in Wyandotte at 9:00 am aboard the MV Friendship. The "Friendship" is a 78-ton passenger boat purchased in 1994 by the Portofino restaurant. This former Boblo boat is equipped with a built in wet bar, bathrooms, and light effects. The dual deck layout allows guests to enjoy the light breezes on the open top level, or sit in comfort in the enclosed bottom level. We will travel up the Detroit River to the Rouge River with a stop by the historic Bob-Lo boats to take pictures and look at the ongoing restoration. We will not be able to board but our view will be excellent from the water. Then we continue to the Rouge River where we will go up to the turn around basin near the Ford Rouge complex viewing the railroad and other facilities along the banks. When we return to the Detroit River we'll head towards downtown Detroit passing by the former Bob-Lo docks. As we near the Ambassador Bridge we will be met by the mail boat JW Westcott. The Westcott will be delivering our made fresh pizzas for lunch. It's interesting to watch as the boat pulls up along side our boat to make the delivery and you'll want to make sure and have your camera ready to record the event. We will then turn and head back down river returning to the Wyandotte dock at 1:00. Tickets are $44.00 for adults and $39.00 for children 12 and under. The ticket includes the trip, pizza and one soft drink per person. Additional drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the bar. Click here for a PDF order form for this trip that can be printed out and faxed. |
| Rails by Water July 17th, 2010 |
