Port Authority public dock (130 Atwater Street)
The Port Authority's dock on the downtown riverfront at 130 Atwater Street, used for most Great Lakes cruise calls. No passenger terminal building is described.
Detroit, United States
Detroit lies on the Detroit River in Michigan. In the early 20th century it was a worldwide industrial and commercial hub, and that era of prosperity left downtown landmarks such as the Art Deco Guardian Building. More about Detroit →
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Cruise Ships in Detroit
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The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Detroit cruise port?
Cruise ships dock on the downtown Detroit riverfront, mostly at the Port Authority's public dock at 130 Atwater Street; some calls use the dock at the Huntington Place convention center. From the Port Authority dock, Hart Plaza on the RiverWalk is about 0.3 km (4 minutes) on foot and the Guardian Building about 0.6 km (9 minutes).
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Getting to the Detroit cruise port
Detroit Institute of Arts → Port Authority public dock (130 Atwater Street)
5.8 km · 7–12 min by car
Art museum in Midtown, 5.8 km by car via I-75 and I-375 (7 to 12 minutes). By transit about 29 minutes, using the free streetcar on Woodward Avenue (Ferry Street stop) and an 11-minute walk at the end.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
7–12 min
Fare not published.
Streetcar (Woodward Avenue)
Freeper person
~29 min
Free; total door-to-door time including walks.
City bus
$2per person
Varies
4-hour pass USD 2; 24-hour pass USD 5.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Detroit is a port of call on Great Lakes cruises. From the Port Authority dock, the RiverWalk and the Guardian Building are a few minutes on foot; the free streetcar runs up Woodward Avenue towards the Detroit Institute of Arts. No cruise shuttle is published. Distances and times are approximate.
Detroit Cruise Terminals
2 terminals
Huntington Place dock
Riverfront dock at the Huntington Place convention center downtown, used for some cruise calls.
Eating in Detroit
- Casual lunch per person
- $20–30
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- $40–100
- per person
Meal prices are approximate, per person in USD, at downtown restaurants near the riverfront.
Where to eat
Rivertown
Walkable riverfront neighbourhood along the RiverWalk, next to the Port Authority dock.
Greektown
Downtown restaurant and nightlife district a short walk inland from the riverfront.
Entertainment District
Downtown area of theatres and music venues with restaurants and bars.
The District Detroit
Downtown sports and entertainment district with restaurants around the arenas.
Destination
About Detroit
Detroit lies on the Detroit River in Michigan. In the early 20th century it was a worldwide industrial and commercial hub, and that era of prosperity left downtown landmarks such as the Art Deco Guardian Building. Today Detroit is a regular stop on Great Lakes cruises, with ships docking on the downtown riverfront. In a day ashore, visitors can see an art collection ranked among the top six in the nation at the Detroit Institute of Arts, step into the colourful lobby of the Guardian Building, browse the Saturday market at Eastern Market or walk part of the RiverWalk, which runs for just over four miles along the river.
- Climate
- Four distinct seasons. Average daily highs range from about 0C in January to about 29C in July, and lows from about -7C in January to about 18C in July. Precipitation totals about 760 mm a year, spread through the year and highest from May to September.
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Currency
- USD
Things to Do in Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts
One of the leading art museums in the United States, with a collection of more than 65,000 works ranked among the top six in the nation, including the Rivera Court. General admission is USD 20 for adults, USD 10 for seniors and college students and USD 8 for ages 6 to 17; residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties enter free.
Guardian Building
Built as the 40-storey headquarters of the Union Trust Company, the Guardian Building is one of the most striking Art Deco skyscrapers in the world, once promoted as the "Cathedral of Finance". Its tangerine brick exterior and colourful lobby blend Native American, Aztec and Arts and Crafts influences. Entry is free, although the lobby and promenade may be closed at times for private events.
Eastern Market
Detroit's historic market district at 2934 Russell Street comes alive on Saturdays, with a vast assortment of local produce, flowers and food stalls; smaller markets run on some weekdays.
Detroit RiverWalk
The RiverWalk stretches just over four miles (about 6.5 km) along the Detroit River, linking riverfront parks such as Hart Plaza, Cullen Plaza and Robert C. Valade Park, with public restrooms in the parks.