THE SANDPIPER

Join us for an extended lunch break on a two hour tour of the Maumee River. Cruises travel along the river to view stately homes, yacht clubs and wildlife. Come see what downtown Toledo has to offer.

This cruise is catered by Daves Cosmic Subs with a variety of options for you to choose from when you book your ticket.

Bookings will cease 1 hour prior to cruise due to catering.

You are welcome to bring your own beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Bring the family for a two 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. Bring a picnic or order pizza.

You are welcome to bring your own beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Come and enjoy a relaxing and kid free Friday evening cruise on The Maumee River. Guests will enjoy a two hour long cruise with good jams and peaceful vibes.

This cruise is for adults only. Local musicians, entertainers, and karaoke will be provided throughout the month. Look at the title of each cruise for more information.

You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Join us for a 2 hour cruise on the Maumee River. We will spend time together discussing the stately homes, wildlife, and local history along the river.

Picnic items are encouraged. All food and drinks, including alcohol, are welcome. Please bring a small cooler to keep your items chilled.

Join us for a relaxing two hour cruise down the Maumee River with live folk music by Kerry Patrick Clark.

Dinner is provided and will be catered by Los Toros Catering. The Menu will vary. Please contact office staff with any dietary needs no more than 48 hours prior to the cruise.

You are welcome to bring your own beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

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, soft drinks and water provided. All food and drinks including alcoholic beverages are welcome. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Come aboard for a one hour cruise to view the second largest painted mural in the world. This cruise will take you to the mural and back to the dock.

You are welcome to bring your own beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Come aboard to experience the best seats in the house for the Downtown Toledo Fireworks. Your ticket includes a two hour cruise upriver, pizza, soft drinks, and the fireworks show. There will be a time period between arriving back to the dock and the firework show.

You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Come indulge on a two hour cruise down the Maumee river while savoring your favorite cigars and mingling with fellow enthusiasts. Bring along your favorite bourbon or other beverages for the cruise.

Josh Malone, from Third Street Cigar Lounge, will be aboard to discuss all things cigars. He will even have a few for you to purchase if you’re interested.

We hope to see you aboard!

Enjoy the fall festival of color. on this 2 hour boat cruise on the Maumee river. As the leaves change, the river becomes even more breathtaking. This cruise will leave you counting down the days until the next J&M Cruise Lines boating season.

This cruise is narrated by our crew to provide historical information about Downtown Toledo and the Maumee River.

Warm apple cider and donuts are provided by Mama C's Bakery and Los Toros Catering.

You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

Our Halloween Boo! Cruise is a family-friendly experiences for kids of all ages. This cruise has been running on The Sandpiper for over 20 years. This cruise was created with the kids in mind. We encourage children to brings their tricks and their jokes aboard this 30 minutes cruise. We encourage EVERYONE to join in on the festivities and dress to impress!

Bring your father/step father/ grandfather out on the Sandpiper for a wonderful early evening cruise on the river. We will cruise for two hours aboard the vessel enjoying the views and relaxing island vibes. We welcome you aboard with a Buy One, Get One Free offer. If you purchase a ticket for yourself, your father or grandfather can come aboard at no cost.

All food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are welcome aboard. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your drinks and snacks cool.

When booking, please account for yourself and select the second ticket at BOGO below to account for all guests aboard our vessel. If you only book one ticket only one guests will be able to board the vessel.

Come aboard the Sandpiper as we embark on a two-hour historical cruise on the Maumee River. Our goal is teach you about the history of the river and historical information about Downtown Toledo.

This cruise will be narrated by Tedd Long, local historian, in a four part series. You are STRONGLY encouraged to attend every cruise. There will be prizes at the end of each cruise for those who pay attention and listen up!

We hope you learn a thing or two on this cruise. We challenge you to teach us a few things as well!

** NEW FOR THE 2025 SEASON

CALLING ALL FAMILIES. Come aboard The Sandpiper for an interactive two hour cruise with your favorite princesses, superheroes, and/or pirates by Laurel's Princess Parties. Children are guaranteed to be wowed and entertained!

This cruise occurs one time a month and features new characters on each cruise. Be sure to check the headlines for specific characters.

Laurel's Princess Parties will have merchandise and/or souveniers on board and available for purchase.

You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

** NEW FOR THE 2025 SEASON

Come aboard The Sandpiper for a two hour cruise up the Maumee River. Guests will be provided with two bingo cards and dabbers to participate in all of the fun. Two games of BINGO will be facilitated by the First Mate. Come aboard to win some fun prizes!

You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, aboard any of our cruises. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items cold.

July Cruise - Ahoy, Matey! Captain Bounty defied the ‘Code among Thieves’ by running off with the treasure booty, and paid the ultimate price with his life. Who will now command the Jolly Roger: Jack Robin, Black Bart, Jean La Petite, or “Red Flora” Burns? Or will one of them walk the plank?

August Cruise - Those smoke-belching iron horses called trains aren’t nearly as clean and safe as river paddle-boats – until last night. Scotland Yard was found dead in his cabin by his ex-wife, opera star Julie Yard. Passenger Miss Hippy River says she “don’t’ know nothin’ ‘bout shootin’ no gun!”

Are you interested yet? Join us and Get Away with Murder, inc. on a 2 hour cruise along the Maumee River. Audience participation is required during this interactive, pirate themed, comedic, murder mystery cruise aboard the Sandpiper. Prepare for a night of fun, laughs, and scenic views. We hope to see you aboard! We encourage you to dress the part.

All food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are welcome aboard. We encourage you to bring a small cooler to keep your items chilled!