I've never been to Harsen's Island or on a car ferry before and truly had no idea what to expect…read more This was both much easier but also more disappointing than I had made it out to be? First off, it's very bare bones. I guess I expected kind of a nice little dock area or something a bit more picturesque but it's very industrial. That's not really that big a deal given it's more of a utility service than some sort of pleasure cruise but it's definitely not a photo op. Mostly dirt, chains, and some construction machinery (so perhaps they're doing work on the area?) They ferry itself is also very unassuming and fits about 9 cars, less if there's a truck or a trailer. My first ride over I was situated next to a small semi and behind me in line was someone towing some jetskis so it seems like they'll take a variety of vehicles over. I was visiting over Memorial Day so the wait was a bit on the longer side but it was also cold and rainy so I think it wasn't quite as bad as it could have been on a nice weather holiday weekend. My return trip I had no wait at all and drove right onto the boat. Staff is not chatty and pretty much only communicates via hand signals (maybe I caught them on a bad day since it was raining?) which confused me a bit at first since they weren't super clear. But it wasn't a debacle or anything. The trip is about 5 minutes give or take (kind of over before I knew it!) and pretty smooth sailing. On our way out to the island we saw the return boat so they're basically running two at a time, one going each direction, so it's regularly taking new passengers. Round trip is $16, no passes for island residents though you can buy a book of 20 tickets for $200 which knocks it down per ride but still a bit steep so you'll still probably want to be strategic about how you come and go since it all adds up.

Pretty hilarious that the first reviewer here said this has got to be the best ferry service to and…read morefrom Harsens Island. It's the only ferry and indeed the only way to and from the island unless you got a boat or a helicopter or something. This was my first time going to Harsens Island and my first time taking one of my vehicles on a ferry at all. I think maybe my parents took a ferry somewhere during my childhood. I have vague memories that could just be some personal Mandela Effect. Who knows. Point is I don't have much, if anything to compare this to. This isn't exactly the epic ferry journey across Lake Michigan that has intrigued me for a few years and I might one day take. You can easily see Harsens Island from Algonac where Champion's sets out from. Vehicles can stack up in the queue but the voyage, if you can call it that, is very brief and painless. $15 for round trip ain't bad, especially for a monopoly. Seems like they could have just built a bridge by now, but I'm sure CAF hates that idea and it would take away some of the charm of Harsens Island. I went over to Harsens Island on a spring weekday just cause I've lived my whole life in metro Detroit and had never been there. It was only about a ten minute wait to get on the ferry going over. The way back was about 25 minutes as a mechanical issue had temporarily sidelined one of the boats and the vehicles were stacked up. They do have a port o potty, at least on the island, and boy, was that clutch! I didn't look on the mainland just cause it wasn't an issue on the Algonac side. I do wonder stuff like how well does this work for an ambulance if someone on the island has a medical emergency? What if there's a big fire the fire department on the island needs help with? That's neither here nor there, though. Just late night thoughts swirling through the old noggin. My experience on this ferry was decent and pretty unremarkable, especially considering I'm a ferry novice.

They do a great job. They are open 365 days a year in 24 hours a day. I am very thankful to the…read moreBryson family and all their employees.

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

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.

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!

We took a private tour of the Detroit River on the Diamond Jack's River Tours and it was positively…read morePERFECT; from beginning with making our plans with the office to the excellent time everyone one of our participants had. The boat was clean and comfortable, the food was great, the staff was outstanding. Definitely deserve 5 stars plus! And we will be back.

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 cruise was interesting, very relaxing and informative. Staff were courteous, helpful &…read morefriendly. Lasted about an hour. I wish it would have gone down to Belle Isle: a very important historical feature in Detroit's history. Spending time on Windsor, Ontario could have been left off entirely.

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.

Far superior for daily commutes compared to the Ambassador bridge. The CBP agents are friendly and…read morecompetent, plenty of lanes are open and they have Nexus and also the automated payment for frequent travellers. Be sure that you arent crossing with any prohibited items, but I have crossed at many other locations and this one ranks very high for convenience.

Am I reviewing the tunnel? Sure why not! Lines long but no issues. Come in or out as long as you…read morehave your passport. Happy travelling!

It is a first come first serve seating so they pack people in the lower deck to maximize their…read moreprofit. The problem with the lower deck is that there is no real air flow and to see through the ports you have to stand up. When we brought up these issues to the owner John he explained that being in the "fast food muffin business" he would offer a refund but not after the muffin was eaten. All good and well but we all didn't want to swim for our refund. This is a great idea but needs a bit of tweaking to address the hot summers of southern ontario. Their no refund policy is not posted on the Web site so show up early or languish in the lower deck.

DON'T DO IT; this shabby tug is a safety hazard from the moment you trip over the tin foil gang…read moreplank. From there you will be propelled by the uncontrolled mob behind you into a narrow dark passageway leading to an unlit and steep stairway. I could go on but frankly I've already wasted too much time on a disgusting experience.