WINDSOR BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day Aboard the Macassa Bay: Windsor to Historic Amherstburg and Back
A round-trip cruise from Downtown Windsor that combines a commentated Detroit River passage, complimentary onboard refreshments, and a three-hour onshore visit to historic Amherstburg.
A Day Aboard the Macassa Bay: Windsor to Historic Amherstburg and Back.
Step aboard the Macassa Bay in Downtown Windsor for a scenic, commentated cruise along the Detroit River that delivers you to Historic Amherstburg for a three‑hour onshore visit—ample time for lunch, shopping and a stop at Fort Malden—before a leisurely return sail to Windsor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A commentated passage along the Detroit River
The cruise features live commentary that points out historic areas along the Detroit River as the Macassa Bay makes the outward and return passages between Windsor and Amherstburg.
Three hours to explore Historic Amherstburg
After arriving in Amherstburg, passengers have a three‑hour onshore window to dine at local eateries, wander the downtown shopping district and visit Fort Malden.
Complimentary coffee and pastries at boarding
All passengers receive complimentary coffee and a pastry at the start of the cruise.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day is paced as a relaxed river journey: morning boarding in Windsor with complimentary coffee and pastry, a roughly two‑hour sail to Amherstburg with interpretive commentary, a three‑hour onshore interlude to eat and explore, then an afternoon boarding in Amherstburg for a commentated three‑hour return sail to Windsor.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this cruise.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Selected dates in the season include Thursday, July 3; Thursday, July 31; and Thursday, August 31. The total outing is listed at approximately 7.5 hours including both sail legs and the three‑hour onshore period.
Morning boarding is at Dieppe Gardens (10:15 AM; depart 10:45 AM from the Canada flag). Amherstburg boarding for the return is at the Kings Navy Yard (3:30 PM; depart roughly 3:45 PM), with an expected arrival back in Windsor around 6:45 PM.
Passengers have a three‑hour drop‑off period in Amherstburg to visit local eateries, the downtown shopping district and Fort Malden before reboarding for the return.
All passengers receive complimentary coffee and a pastry at the start of the cruise.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the entire outing?
The total duration is listed as approximately 7.5 hours, including both sail legs and the three‑hour onshore period in Amherstburg.
When and where do I board in Windsor?
Boarding in Windsor is at Dieppe Gardens; boarding begins at 10:15 AM and the vessel departs at 10:45 AM from the Canada flag area.
How much time will I have in Amherstburg?
Passengers are given a three‑hour onshore period in Amherstburg to eat, explore the downtown district and visit Fort Malden.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes. All passengers receive complimentary coffee and a pastry at the start of the cruise.
When is the return departure from Amherstburg?
Boarding in Amherstburg is scheduled for 3:30 PM with departure around 3:45 PM for the return cruise to Windsor.