Cruise Options
Lake Erie Metropark (Lower Detroit River)
Metro Beach Metropark (Lake St. Clair)

The Nature of Lake St. Clair

Take an educational tour of Lake St. Clair to discover the rich variety of aquatic life that makes Lake St. Clair so special. Plants, animals, and habitats - including the world’s largest fresh water delta - will be explored.

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ROV Adventures

Come aboard and join Captain Gary Longton, who will lead us in an exploration of the underwater world offshore of Metro Beach Metropark using “Little Ricky,” DTE Energy’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).  What do you think we'll see beneath the waves?  You may be in for a surprise!

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Great Lakes Science for Teachers

This cruise for teachers – teachers only please – will focus on the Great Lakes from a science education perspective. Learn how to relate biology, chemistry, geology and physics to the Great Lakes that define Michigan. This “research cruise” is designed to help you share the Great Lakes with your K-12 students. Also find out about opportunities for additional professional development which come with participant stipends and/or scholarships.

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Wildlife & Wetlands of Lake St. Clair

Explore further into the Flats in this extended 4-hour tour to discover the variety of plants, animals and habitats that make the world’s largest fresh water delta so unique and valuable. This cruise has an additional cost of $5 per participant.

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Lighthouses of Lake St. Clair

Join a representative from the Save Our South Channel Lights organization to learn the history of the two lighthouses built on Lake St. Clair in 1855 to guide vessels through the treacherous St. Clair Flats.  Learn about navigating the Great Lakes then and now and discover what is being done to preserve these historic landmarks.

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Lake St. Clair Fisheries

This is not a fishing cruise, but it definitely is a "fishy" cruise! Learn first hand about the fish that are found in Lake St. Clair, many of which are available for hands-on examination. We will be joined by a Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist and rendezvous with their research vessel while out on the lake to observe fish tagging, measuring and other research operations.

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The History of Lake St. Clair

We cruise Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair Flats in search of the geologic past of the St. Clair River Delta and tell the human stories that shaped the history of this unique area.

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The Living Lake

The health of the water of Lake St. Clair and Great Lakes is directly linked to our own quality of life. On this cruise we will get down and dirty as we explore key biological, physical and chemical indicators of water quality in the northern reaches of Lake St. Clair. Get to know the plankton in your neighborhood! Note: Group Bookings Only

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