THE SANDPIPER

  • Public Cruises

    The Sandpiper offers a number of relaxing and fun cruises on the Maumee River in Downtown Toledo. Whether you are looking for a unique excursion with the family or a fun-filled night with friends, the Sandpiper has plenty of options to fit your needs.

    Note: All of our public cruises are BYOB.

  • Private Cruises

    Charter The Sandpiper for a cocktail reception, champagne brunch or sightseeing cruise. Private cruises are perfect for your bachelor or bachelorette party, corporate events, and birthdays. You're in control of where we go, how it's catered, and the entertainment.

    Give us a call: (419) 537-1212.

The Sandpiper is a 100-passenger cruise vessel located on the Maumee River.

The Sandpiper was built in 1984 in Maumee, Ohio. She has spent her entire career plying the waters of the Maumee River, however she has paid a visit to Monroe, Michigan, and many Detroit River locations. Constructed of welded steel, The Sandpiper is inspected annually by the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

PUBLIC CRUISES

  • Picnic Lunch Cruise - Join us for an extended lunch break on a 2-hour tour of the Maumee River, come see what downtown Toledo has to offer. Cruises travel along the river to view stately homes, yacht clubs and some amazing wildlife. This cruise is catered by Los Toros Catering (American cuisine). BYOB.

  • A 2-hour cruise discovering all the Maumee River has to offer. From stately homes to up-close views of wildlife, this cruise is fun for the whole family. Picnic items are encouraged.

  • On The Sandpiper. Join us for a relaxing cruise down the Maumee River as we enjoy dinner from Los Toros Catering (menu varies) and the music of Kerry Patrick Clark. Alcoholic beverages are welcome and a small cooler to keep items cold.

  • Friday Night Family Cruise - Bring the family for a 2-hour cruise on the mighty Maumee! Enjoy the enchanting dusk views of downtown Toledo, view area wildlife, as well as the stately homes along the way. BYOB.

  • Sunset and City Lights Cruise - Cruise up the majestic Maumee River to Walbridge Park and enjoy a beautiful sunset followed by a return trip downtown for amazing night views. Pizza and soft drinks provided as a portion of your cruise cost. BYOB.

  • Join us for a 1 hour cruise to go see the progress on the mural being painted on the grain elevators in Toledo.

  • Fireworks Cruise - Enjoy the best seats in the house as we anchor on the Maumee River for the fireworks show and a 2-hour cruise. Pizza and soft drinks provided as a portion of your cruise cost. BYOB

  • Cigar Cruise - Enjoy a 2-hour cruise on the river with your favorite cigars, friends old and new. Bring your own cigars, beverages and food. BYOB.

  • Fall Color Cruise - Travel down the Maumee and enjoy the fall festival of color. Make sure to bring your camera for some of the most beautiful views along the Maumee River. As the leaves change, the river becomes even more breathtaking. This 2-hour cruise will leave you counting down the days until the next Sandpiper season. BYOB.

  • Halloween Boo! Cruise - Our Halloween BOO! Cruise is a family-friendly experience for kids of all ages. This 30-minute cruise features Halloween treats and fun. Dress to impress! Treats provided.

  • Bring your father/grandfather out for a wonderful early evening cruise on the river...ALL father's/grandfather's are FREE with the purchase of another ticket.

  • Find your peace of mind with a two-hour relaxing ride aboard the Sandpiper. This holistic experience will include a presentation on "mindfulness" and its positive impact on a person's body and mind. Learn about this and other techniques and tools to bring one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. Mindfulness is derived from sati, a significant element of Buddhist traditions, and based on Zen, Vipassanā, and Tibetan meditation techniques.

  • Wellness Cruise: focusing on stress maintenance, relaxation, and finding your balance!

    Please join motivational speaker, Dr. Deitra Hickey Ph.D, owner of Serenity Health & Wellness, to help you tackle your stress and find your balance. She will be joined by Deb Reis, RN, Nurse Practitioner, who will showcase her expertise in integrative health to guide you towards peace of mind and self-awareness.

    There will be plenty of time to simply cruise and relax along the water and will also include an interactive presentation from Deitra who has traveled the world motivating people to focus on their stress maintenance, perspective, and resilience. Deb will share and guide, as she has for 20 years, some strategies for mindfulness, self-meditation, aromatherapy, gentle movement, and stretching.

    The mental, physical, and emotional impact that these intentions can have on a person's body and mind is priceless. You will leave this wellness cruise feeling empowered and refreshed!

  • Come join us on the beautiful Maumee River for our monthly trivia night. Grab your trivia partners and embark on a two-hour trip aboard the Sandpiper.

  • Join us aboard the Sandpiper as we embark on a two-hour historical cruise on the Maumee River! Learn more about the history of the River and downtown Toledo. Learn all the things that have made Toledo the great city it is today. As we travel along the river, we will encounter a number of historical sites along the way.

  • What is your favorite decade? We encourage you to join us for a different decade every month. We will have decade specific music and encourage you to “dress the part” as well. We will include music from 1960's-1990's (June 1960, Jul 1970, August 1980, September 1990), a different one each month.

LOCATION

FIND THE SANDPIPER

The Sandpiper is docked near the corner of Water Street and Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Toledo.

For GPS directions to the dock, use this address: 
1 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, Ohio

Street and lot parking is available nearby, however, due to new development and road construction occurring Downtown, options may be limited. Please allow yourselves extra time to find parking nearby!