The Michigan Princess is the perfect venue for making your special day the most memorable. Gorgeous views along the Grand River make a beautiful backdrop while you say “I Do” and for celebrating your wedding day. We are fully enclosed, and provide a climate-controlled environment, so you can celebrate your big day, rain or shine. Let us worry about the details so you can relax and enjoy your special moments.

Weddings

Celebrating your marriage on the Michigan Princess is an elegant choice. We are the perfect venue to accommodate for both your ceremony and reception. We provide excellent service, delicious catering options, and beautiful dining settings, to make your day especially memorable and run smoothly.

Weddings

Baby Showers

Celebrate your newest little addition along the Grand River amongst your family, friends, and loved ones. With great menu options and beautiful place settings, you’re sure to have a wonderful experience on the Michigan Princess.

Baby Showers

Bridal Showers

Celebrate your upcoming big day in elegance on the Michigan Princess. We have lovely catering options to choose from and beautiful place settings, not to mention exquisite views along the Grand River, perfect for photo backdrops and creating lasting memories.

Bridal Showers

Birthday Party

Ring in another year of life on the Michigan Princess. Instead of another boring restaurant birthday party, celebrate lavishly with a great catering menu and stunning views along the Grand River.

Birthday Parties

Proms

Celebrate your Prom on the boat

Proms

Corporate Outing

Take your business for a boat ride

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Senior Groups

Are you an activity director looking for something different and unique for your senior residents? Consider a lunch cruise on the Michigan Princess.

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Anniversary

Whether your anniversary is the first one or the fiftieth, your guests will enjoy gathering with you to help celebrate it on the Michigan Princess Riverboat.

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Amenities

Free Parking

Leave your car and cares behind.

On-Board Catering

Enjoy a delicious meal.

Beverage Stations

Celebrate with a toast.

Climate Controlled

Guaranteed comfort year round.

Fully Enclosed

Cruise rain or shine.

Outdoor Seating

Take in the views of Grand River.

Don’t need the whole boat?

We rent each deck individually to accommodate smaller gatherings and offer more affordable options. If you don’t have a boat load of guests but still love the location, we can find a space that works for you.

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Seating Configuration Key. Blue: Available Seating, Orange: Additional optional seating if at capacity

Deck 1

At the bow, there's a wrap-around awning that shelters passengers from rain and direct sun, while still providing splendid views of the Grand River. The Grand Salon Dining Room features a dance floor, stage, bar area and the grand staircase. Restrooms are located on the port and starboard sides.

Deck 2

Head up the grand staircase to access the second deck. The Princess Dining Room, located toward the bow, is a dazzling hall with 15 brass chandeliers. Passengers can stroll the promenade to take in the scenic atmosphere. A second bar is located on the port side. The Stern Wheel Room is lined with five foot windows that gives passengers a fantastic view of the paddle wheels as they power the boat downriver.

Deck 3

Additional outdoor seating is available on the third deck. The Captain's Dining Room features the most private dining experience with the best views of the river. Passengers will have the opportunity to meet the captain, listen to his stories, and tour the wheelhouse.

Boat Facts


  • Year Built: 1991
  • Capacity: 300 for a seated meal, 500 for standing room only
  • Length: 110 feet
  • Width/Beam: 44 feet
  • Draft: 18 inches in bow, 3 feet at stern
  • Displacement: 262,000 lbs (131 tons)
  • Fuel Capacity: 440 gallons
  • Fresh Water: 1200 gallons
  • Grey water: 2000 gallons
  • Engines: 2x Mercruiser D Tronic 4.2  250 hp each push the boat; 1 John Deere 6068 generator 135kw
  • Speed: cruising 3 knots; top speed 7 knots
  • Average cruise length: lunch 1 1/2 hours; dinner 3 hours Lunch cruise is a 3 mile trip, dinner is a 6 mile trip 38 tons of air conditioning and 500,000 btu of heat
  • 3 bars:
  • Over 100 windows:
  • 2 bathrooms:
  • Average number of trips per year: 170
  • Number of passengers each year: 15,000
  • Busiest time of year: October
  • Cruising season: March 1-December 15
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There’s a ton of great things happening aboard the Michigan Michigan Princess.

Services

Weddings

Weddings

Proms

Proms

Graduation Parties

Graduation Parties