NEW FOR THE 2026 SEASON

THE BOBLO MUSEUM!!

We have prepared the main deck with a walk through museum that will take you on a timeline of Boblo history and corresponding events happening in Detroit and the world since the Ste. Claire was built in 1910.

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ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE MUSEUM WILL GO DIRECTLY INTO THE RESTORATION OF THE STE. CLAIRE

RAFFLE TO WIN A TOTE BAG FULL OF BRAND NEW BOBLO SOUVENIRS

SOUVENIR STAND WITH ALL NEW SOUVENIRS

Wrist Bands Coffee Mugs Key Chains Pennants Buttons Tote Bags

Sailor Hats Shot Glasses Pens Mouse Pad Chip Clips T-shirts Tote Bags ‍ Chip Clips

CONCESSION STAND

  • Popcorn

  • Cotton Candy

  • Soda Pop

  • Chips

  • Licorice

  • Caramel Corn

The S.S. Ste Claire represents great memories for thousands of people and is loved ubiquitously. Before cell phones, the internet, and Facebook; there was a time when people could take a 90-minute excursion ride on a steamer to an amusement park called Boblo Island.  

The most significant memory for most people, however, was not the island itself, but rather the boats that ferried passengers to the islands. There were two boats named the Ste. Claire and Columbia. Sadly, the boats were laid up and forgotten in 1991. Over the years, the ravages of many winters had left both ships in a state of serious disrepair. The Maximus Corporation is a Michigan based corporation restoring the historical steamer S.S. Ste. Claire for operations on the Detroit River. The preservation of this vital part of Michigan’s history is the primary objective.  

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