The new Public Dock and Terminal on the Detroit river opened in July as part of an effort to bring Great Lakes cruise ships to the city’s riverfront. Located  on Atwater Street, between the Renaissance Center and Hart Plaza, the new port is the culmination of a $22 million effort that first broke ground in 2004.

Mayor Dave Bing, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and other dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting. The Public Dock is part of a larger riverfront revitalization effort that includes the $220 million modernization of Cobo Center, the enlargement of Hart Plaza and the extension of the Detroit RiverWalk.  The new facility has six slips an embarkation lounge, and Customs facilities.