Downtown Windsor, Ontario

Windsor River Cruises have returned to our fine city.
This is something I’ve been hoping for all Winter and Spring.

I got a note from an acquaintance, John Stefani, who told me that barring any complications, “the 93 foot 209 tonne cruise ship “Macassa Bay” would be sailed into its permanent home dock at Festival Plaza across from Caesar’s Windsor. From there it will be offering lunch, sightseeing, and dinner cruises + special event cruises.”

This is an awesome development in the furthering of Windsor’s tourism footprint. In fact, John is riding in and supposedly live-streaming the docking of Macassa Bay as it pulls into Windsor from Lasalle…where it was just serviced, painted, and prepped for it’s unveiling.

Thanks for the scoop John!

“Windsor River Cruises, the concept, began late in 2005 shortly after Pride of Windsor Cruises announced that it would cease operations in Windsor Ontario. It started as a dream to have a locally owned sightseeing and dining vessel big enough to cater to most groups and be docked downtown in the heart of the city while all at the same time small enough to make the operation of the vessel economical and affordable for smaller groups.

This dream came true in 2010 for local business man John Sheridan with the purchase of the “Macassa Bay.” After 4 years of countless vessel surveys, inspections and failed attempts to find a suitable and seaworthy vessel the Macassa Bay became available fulfilling John’s dream to bring a tour boat back to the City of Windsor.

Windsor River Cruises Limited will operate from April thru January 1st of each year and provide a unique, pleasurable, and affordable dining experience by providing unsurpassed professional service and the highest level of food quality.

Offering regularly scheduled dining, sightseeing and special event cruises the Macassa Bay also offers group rates and private charters suitable for any kind of function.”

Keep an eye on this blog for some more posts with videos, photos, and updates on the progress of Macassa Bay and Windsor River Cruises.
Below, enjoy the promotional video for Macassa Bay as it is used in the St. Clair River.