DETROIT The Detroit Princess Riverboat announced Thursday that it will not operate during the 2020 season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. June 17, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 60,393; Death toll now at 5,792Officials said that they could not profitably operate this year as social distancing restrictions have led to fewer customers. The Detroit Princess intends to resume operations in 2021 and is accepting bookings for next summer. In the meantime officials say the boat will continue its presence on the Detroit River and continue updating and maintaining the vessel. READ MORE: Reopening Michigan amid the COVID-19 pandemic