LANSING, MI — The Michigan Princess riverboat is a Lansing institution, but for now cruising up and down the Grand River is out of the question. Damage to the boat during maintenance last Friday will mean it will be unable to sail for the next two months. The company posted the following statement to its Facebook page earlier today. Here it is in its entirety:
“We regret to inform you that the Michigan Princess will be out of service for the months of August and September 2024. During regularly scheduled maintenance, an unexpected equipment malfunction occurred while returning the vessel to the water.
At approximately 4:00 AM on Friday, Aug. 16, an airbag malfunctioned, causing damage to the boat. Repairs are expected to take at least one month to complete. We understand the inconvenience this may cause our guests and are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
We are coordinating closely with the City Park Department and DNR. Two out of three launching slips are now available in Grand River Park. We appreciated the community’s patience as we worked to reopen the boat ramp, which took longer than anticipated.
If you have tickets or an event scheduled on the Michigan Princess during this time, our team will be in touch during regular business hours to assist with rescheduling or refunds.
Please stay informed by checking our website, following us on social media, and signing up for our email newsletters for the latest updates.
It’s really unfortunate that this happened. My family and our dedicated staff have great pride in operating the Michigan Princess, and I know how much she means to everyone who has cruised with us this season. We’ve brought in an expert to oversee the repairs to ensure everything meets the highest standards. I’m eager to get her back on the water and welcome everyone aboard again as soon as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to bring the Michigan Princess back into service.”
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