Detroit, often dubbed “The Motor City,” is renowned for its rich automotive history, vibrant music scene, and resilient spirit. However, many may not realize that Detroit also offers unique and captivating experiences on the water. Embarking on a cruise ship in Detroit presents a distinctive way to explore the city’s waterfront and beyond, combining the excitement of travel with the charm of maritime adventure.

Detroit’s riverfront has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. The Detroit Riverwalk, a 5.5-mile promenade along the river, is a testament to the city’s revitalization efforts. From this vantage point, you can witness a blend of historic landmarks and modern developments. The stunning views of the skyline, coupled with the serene waters of the Detroit River, create an unforgettable backdrop from our ship.

Our excursion today is to the Henry Ford Museum, located in Dearborn, Michigan, it is a treasure trove of American history and innovation. This sprawling complex offers visitors an immersive experience that celebrates the ingenuity and creativity that have shaped the nation. It was an inspiring day out, the Henry Ford Museum was a captivating adventure. We saw our Mustang there. Saw many GE motors, generators and appliances. The had a Big Boy steam locomotive as well as an O scale model railroad. We loved the old farm equipment.

My famiily’s first TV 

My first Apple Mac Computer that I used to write my Masters in Electrical Engineering Dissertation.

Some construction and truck equipment that I know my grandchildren will love.

We saw details on the assembly line for the Model T, which revoluntionized manufacturing. We also saw the car the President Kennedy was assinated in.

We found the Oscar Mayer Weiner Car and Nana just couldn’t resist singing the song !

For all of my grandchildren who love math there was a great section talking about how fun math is.

This electric car was my inspriation to build my own electric car when I was in high school. I thought if they could make it work then so could I. This car was too small though and I needed a bigger car, so I used the English Ford Anglia and added electrics to it.

After we arrived back at the ship we had to attend a mandatory training and test for our Kayak excursions. We have two scheduled for this cruise. We have to take a rubber zodiac boat off our main ship, then get into the kayak from the zodiac. They taught us the best way to do it and also checked to make sure we could actuallly do it.

Next stop is Alpena Michigan.