Our approach

All of the joy…

none of the guilt.

At Sycorax Cruises, we’re here to celebrate you — a birthday, a bachelor/ette party, an anniversary or engagement, or just a relaxing summer day on the water — while doing no harm to Mother Nature. No polluting gas fumes. No noisy motor. Just you and the majesty of the Great Lakes.

We offer an array of cruise options to suit your needs, 7 days a week May thru Sep:

• One-hour cruises around Belle Isle for up to six guests at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., for $275, and weekdays 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. for $350.

• Two-hour cruises daily for up to six guests at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m., for $500.

• Four-hour cruises for $800 for up to six guests; however, we can accomodate up to eight guests with a minimum four days’ notice for an additional $300 for a Master Captain’s fee. Includes gourmet charcuterie board.

• Want to experience a riverfront concert from the water? You can book a four- or five-hour concert cruise for up to six guests; launch can be tailored according to showtimes, for $800. Includes gourmet charcuterie board.

Experience the power of silence aboard the X Shore Eelex 8000 cruiser, which melds Swedish maritime craftsmanship with innovative technology solutions that contribute to a future free of fossil fuels. X Shore has won multiple awards for design and innovation, including the German Design Award Gold (2022), the European Power Boat of the Year (2022), and the CICERO Shades of Green AS Dark Green rating (the highest rating).

Gas-powered boats are bad — like, really bad — for the environment. Did you know that a five-hour cruise on a standard yacht burns as much gas as a car would consume driving from New York to L.A.? By choosing an electric cruise, you’re eliminating all that environmental waste. That’s the equivalent of planting six trees per four-hour cruise aboard the Sycorax.

And we’ve taken the guesswork out of booking a private boat charter. Our No-BS promise to you: one price only. Unlike most charters, we bill no fuel surcharge, no captain’s fee (unless a Master Captain is required) or insurance, no separate taxes, and we accept no gratuities. One and done.

Cancellation policy:

•     Payment is applied when you reserve.

•     Cancel 5 days or more in advance: Full refund (less bank fees)

•     Cancel less than 5 days in advance: 50% refund

•     Bad weather happens! If we are forced to cancel due to inclement weather, we will advise you a few days in advance and work with you to reschedule or provide a full refund, to your preference.