Explore Detroit's stunning 982-acre island park in the Detroit River by private e-bike — visiting America's oldest aquarium, a stunning 1904 glass conservatory, and miles of scenic riverfront trails entirely at your own pace.
What to expect
Pick up your premium e-bike at the Wheelhouse Detroit dock and roll across the MacArthur Bridge onto Belle Isle, instantly leaving the city behind. Your guide leads you first to the James Scott Memorial Fountain — one of America's great Beaux-Arts masterpieces — before weaving through forest trails to the 1904 glass-domed Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, filled with tropical orchids and towering palms. The Belle Isle Aquarium, the oldest in the US (opened 1904), mesmerizes with its vaulted green-tiled ceilings and native Great Lakes fish displays. The finale is Sunset Point, where the Detroit skyline and the Ambassador Bridge frame a scene of rare beauty.
Good to know
Belle Isle is a Michigan State Park — a Recreation Passport (USD 17 per vehicle) is required; your guide handles this. The island is a 15-minute rideshare from the cruise terminal. Book e-bike tours in advance on weekends as availability is limited. Allow 3–4 hours for the full island experience.