Jet Express and Shuttle Boat Activities

NEW THIS SEASON: Sip & Sway Shuttle Boat Tours!

For our cruises, each passenger is permitted to bring 36 oz of beer or 18 oz of wine. This means you can bring three 12 oz cans OR a 32 oz growler per person. You could also bring a 6-pack of beer or full bottle of wine to share between two people. Absolutely NO liquor is allowed on board.

These trips are exclusively BYOB “bring your own beverage.” We do NOT sell beverages.

All passengers must be 21 plus to board the vessel during a Sip and Sway trip. Our captains have all rights to refuse boarding or additional consumption of alcohol of a passenger for any reason. This is for the safety of all passengers. Alcohol is only permitted on these specifically designated tours. Light snacks are permitted.

Jet Express Trips

Shuttle Boat Tours

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.

2018 Trip Dates: September 9, October 7 and October 14 (All Sundays)
Adult: $39.95
Children 12 & under: $20
On October 14, 2018, ONLY, the Jet will pick up at The Casino Marina on Kelleys Island at 9:15 a.m. and drop off at 7:30 p.m.

Craft Beer Tasting Cruise

The Jet Express will leave from Black River Landing at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 5, 2018, 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.

Adult: $39.95

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 on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 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.

Adult: $39.95
Children 12 & under: $20

Ladies’ Night Out Cruise

The Ladies’ Night Out Cruise includes a two hour ride aboard the Jet Express. The boat departs on Friday, August 17, 2018, from Black River Landing at 7:00 PM and will venture down the Black River and out onto Lake Erie for a beautiful sunset, before returning at 9:00 PM. The Ladies’ Night Out Cruise is an exclusive trip for the ladies, featuring a drink special and light hors d’oeuvres.

Adult: $39.95

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

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. Book your seats for either Friday, June 22, 2018, or Thursday, August 16, 2018.

Adult: $39.95

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

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 the Jackalope Dock at Spitzer Lakeside Marina.

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $16

Sip and Sway River Ride

Enjoy an adult beverage as you 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!

For our cruises, each passenger is permitted to bring 36 oz of beer or 18 oz of wine. This means you can bring three 12 oz cans OR a 32 oz growler per person. You could also bring a 6-pack of beer or a full bottle of wine to share between two people. Absolutely NO liquor is allowed on board.

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $20

Sip and Sway Sunset Sail

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 along the adult beverage of your choice and your camera so that you can enjoy this memorable cruise at sunset as we cruise by the historic Lighthouse.

For our cruises, each passenger is permitted to bring 36 oz of beer or 18 oz of wine. This means you can bring three 12 oz cans OR a 32 oz growler per person. You could also bring a 6-pack of beer or a full bottle of wine to share between two people. Absolutely NO liquor is allowed on board.

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $20

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: $16

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Specialty Boat Tours

Fall Foliage Voyage

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

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $16

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: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $20

Lighthouse Tour

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

Departure Location: Spitzer Lakeside Marina
Shuttles run every 45 minutes
Cost: $20 (Click HERE to purchase tickets and learn more!)

Interested in taking a tour of the Lighthouse on a day and time of your choosing? Click HERE for the application. Call Frank at (440) 960-2301 for further details and to submit applications/fees.

Lighthouse Sunset Wine Dinner

Organized by the Lorain Lighthouse Foundation and offered every Tuesday from June 12-September 11, 2018, this specialty cruise not only involves a fantastic dining experience at the Lighthouse, but also includes a tour of the structure. Dinner and wine pairings are 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: $130 (Click HERE to purchase tickets and learn more!)

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