The Dodi Island has the cruise boat described by many in Ghana as the water bus or taxi where the voyage itself and the boats amenities are an important part of the experience.In the past the marine vessel Dodi Princess was a cargo vessel called Grains Maid. It was built at the Tema Shipyard in 1977. The marine vessel Dodi Princess was used primarily to carry dry cargo especially fertilizer from Akosombo to Yeji and Buipe in the Northern part of Ghana and in return carry yam and grains down south.Hohoe Municipal District
The Dodi Princess has three decks. The first deck is a fully air conditioned cocktail bar selling alcoholic and no-alcoholic beverages including; wines, spirits, beer, soda, bottled water and juice. It is strictly a non-smoking area reserved for guests/persons who wants to stay away from the music and have time for some introspection whiles they enjoy their favourite beverages.
The other two decks are mainly airy areas full of activities. Guests are treated to live band music and other fun filled activities to sustain the excitements as they cruise on the second largest man-made lake in the world with the best opportunity for sightseeing. The staffs on board are very friendly and highly trained to provide for guests comfort and satisfaction.
The Dodi princess cruises on the Volta Lake to the Dodi Island. The cruise distance is approximately 27 kilometres which takes about two hours to the island and leaves on weekends and republic holidays
The uniqueness of the Dodi Island is their attention to security and safety Aboard Dodi Princess. The Dodi Princess is insured with the State Insurance Company. It has enough life rafts, lifebuoys and life guards on board to ensure that it cruises are safe and secured. Navigation services, technical and maintenance services on board are handled by competent and certified personnel from the Marine Division of the Volta River Authority.