Jet Express and Boat Tours

Jet Express Trips

Wine Tasting Cruise

The Jet Express will leave from Black River Landing at 7:00 PM for a two hour cruise on Lake Erie. This cruise features four wine samples, with the option to purchase more of course! Heavy appetizers to pair with the wine will be available to indulge upon. Enjoy the sights of Lorain from the deck of the Jet Express for the evening.

*Trip includes admission to Rockin’ on the River concert!

Ladies’ Night Out Cruise

The Ladies’ Night Out Cruise includes a two hour ride aboard the Jet Express. The boat departs from Black River Landing at 7:00PM and will venture down the Black River and out onto Lake Erie for a beautiful sunset, before returning at 9:00PM. The Ladies’ Night Out Cruise is an exclusive trip for the ladies, featuring a drink special and light hors d’oeuvres.

*Trip includes admission to Rockin’ on the River concert!

Craft Beer Tasting Cruise

The Jet Express will leave from Black River Landing at 7:00 PM for a two hour cruise on Lake Erie. This cruise features beer samples from local craft brewers (specific breweries coming soon!), with the option to purchase more of course! Enjoy the sights of Lorain from the deck of the Jet Express for the evening.

*Trip includes admission to Rockin’ on the River concert!

Island Cruise

Take a trip to Put-in-Bay for the day! The Jet Express will depart from Lorain to head to Put-in-Bay for the annual Wine Tasting Festival held there. The Festival runs from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Enjoy samples from over a hundred different wineries, as well as the great sights the island has to offer. The Jet will depart from Put-in-Bay at the conclusion of the festival.

Boat to the Browns

Take the Jet Express into Cleveland for a Browns Game! Trips depart from Lorain at 10:30 AM for a ride right into downtown Cleveland. Enjoy the short walk over to the stadium for a fantastic football game. Tailgate at Black River Landing before the game, and even store your coolers on the Jet Express to tailgate in Cleveland before the game some more! The boat departs from Cleveland one hour after the game ends.

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Boat Tours

River Nature Tour

Cruise the shores of the beautiful Black River on an all-inclusive tour of Lorain’s waterfront areas. This two hour excursion includes a tour of the river, harbor, and a pass by the historic Lorain Lighthouse. Learn about the wildlife that lives in your backyard, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a bald eagle! This cruise departs from Black River Landing.

Departure Location: Black River Landing
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $16

Sunset Cruise

After dining on the waterfront and enjoying an evening stroll on the recently renovated pier, enjoy an evening cruise around the harbor and a short trip up the Black River. Bring your camera so that you can enjoy this memorable cruise at sunset as we cruise by the historic Lighthouse. This cruise departs from the Jackalope Dock at Spitzer Lakeside Marina.

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $15

History Excursion

Cruise the Lorain waterfront and learn the importance the waterways played in the development of Lorain that began at the mouth of the Black River. This 2 hour history tour will be narrated by a member of the Lorain Historical Society and will cruise past the Lorain Lighthouse and other historic landmarks. The excursion will view the waterfront harbor and continue on the riverfront past the sites of industrial giants, American Shipbuilding and United States Steel, to witness the rebirth of wildlife preserves on the Black River.

Departure Location: Black River Landing
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $20

Lighthouse Tour

This cruise involves a shuttle ride to and from the historic Lorain Lighthouse, as well as a tour of the interior of the lighthouse. Learn about the history of the structure as volunteers stand by to answer any questions you may have.

Departure Location: Black River Landing
Shuttles run every 30 minutes
Cost: $20

Lighthouse Dinner Cruise

Join us for this specialty cruise that not only involves a fantastic dining experience at the Lighthouse, but also includes a tour of the structure. Dinner and wine pairings provided by the Jackalope Restaurant. This cruise departs from the Jackalope Dock at Spitzer Lakeside Marina. To purchase tickets, call 440-984-1012.

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: $125

Fall Foliage

If you love the colors that autumn brings, then this trip is for you! See the most magnificent landscapes as you travel up the Black River into a wonderland of imagery. This one-and-a-half hour trip will strike you speechless as you take in the site and wildlife.

Departure Location: Black River Landing
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $16

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