Picturesque, cool and breezy on a beautiful summer day... there's no swimming here, but you can…read morewalk along the water. Skip rocks in the water until your heart's content as there are millions of flat stones, you can collect them for painting or flower beds, perhaps a walk way... I found a walking stick that's just perfect, lots of those too... there were hardly any folks on a Friday here, so it's quiet and pleasant... I do not have a boat so I can't speak to the marina aspect of this, but if you like quiet solitude, this is your place!

Due to the marina the water is completely polluted and there is no fishing anywhere on the inside…read moreof the wall that faces the marina even at the point or they will make you leave. Fishing on the lake part of the pier has produced nothing but small fish this season not even one worth keeping and the boaters do not respect no wake zones the jet skiers try to cross your lines this is just a bad place to fish

This was a great experience from start to finish. Everything was well organized, the staff was…read morefriendly, and the views were absolutely incredible. Being that close to the falls really makes you appreciate how powerful and beautiful they are. If you're visiting Niagara Falls, this is definitely an experience worth doing. I'm glad I did it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to see the falls.

Great experience with the cruise! You get up close and personal to the Falls. Everything was very…read moresmooth and totally worth the price.

My husband and I salmon fish on Lake Ontario in New York twice a year. We booked a charter with…read moreCaptain Bob Songin of Reel Excitement Charters in August of 2017. It was one of our most memorable fishing trips to date!! We had four fishermen on our charter out of Kent, NY. Captain Bob - referred to as "Reel Bob" - also owns a fishing cottage within walking distance to the dock. We were luckily able to rent the cottage for our fishing trip. We were aware of the fact that we were not fishing in optimal weather conditions on this trip. The winds were high and some captains were delaying (or canceling) their charters. Captain Bob gathered weather information, was in constant contact with the other captains, and provided us with up-to-date information. We ultimately decided to fish both days. The lake was very choppy with average waves in the 4 to 6 foot range. We were hitting salmon within a half an hour of arriving at our first destination! Captain Bob knew the best spots for fish out in the lake. He kept us off-shore even though other captains were moving closer to shore. We brought in more fish than any other charter during those two days!! I felt safe and comfortable on the boat... and Captain Bob worked his tail off for us. During an 8-hour fishing trip there are bound to be lulls - that's when your captain's personality is most important. I don't remember the last time we laughed so hard! We have stayed in numerous houses/cottages in this area over the past 5 years or so and NONE of them compared to Captain Bob's cottage!! It was homey, and warm, and spacious, and lovely!! When we arrived Captain Bob had the cottage ready for us. We unlocked the door and stepped into a cathedral ceilinged living room with a sports channel programmed on the TV (one of our Ohio teams)! The ceiling fan was slowly churning up the smell of the lake through a few open windows. I thought, "this is a honeymoon get-away"! There were several couches and recliners in the living room graced by coffee tables. The main room was open to the eat-in kitchen. I was amazed to find a full-size refrigerator, stove, toaster oven, microwave and coffee maker. The kitchen was fully stocked with coffee and water, fresh kitchen towels, paper towels, zip-loc baggies, and candles. Captain Bob's wife, Lisa, takes great care in maintaining the beauty of their cottage. The Songins understand that their charters aren't solely "men only". I can personally attest that, although I love fishing on Lake Ontario, I love the comfort and beauty and romance of the lake when we return from a day on the boat. Great trip, great fish, great memories... thank you Reel Excitement!

One of the best fishing trips of my lifetime. Bob, is an excellent captain and he will put you on…read morethe fish. Great experience!

You have to do this (at least) once in your life! Memories…read morefor a lifetime. The give you a poncho and you will still get soaking wet after the mist. Amazing to hear the waterfalls. I couldn't see when I was on the boat when it got near the falls because all the water mist was splashing at my eyes/face, it was that powerful. All I Could do was laugh and try to wipe my eyes. The experience puts a big smile on your face Short ride. You just have to do it

Again one of those must do's while here in Niagara falls. Is…read moreit crowded? Yes but the lines move fast as there are plenty of boats. The provide a poncho (way better than the cave of the winds poncho, if you are doing both, save this one), the poncho of course is to protect you from the water, because that is what poncho's do. You have two choices here. 1) You can stay on the bottom deck of the boat, and I hear you can remain fairly dry, but I cannot attest to that as, you are at Niagara Falls, you should be on the top deck, getting wet! 2) The Top deck, the Upper decker, they have some seating up here, and great views. The boat navigates so that all sides of the boat get equal views of the falls and get to experience the massive mist generated, no it's not raining on you it's the falls. So, don't be one of those pushing into people/groups to get your shot, be patient you will get your turn. Yes there will be people taking selfies for the entire duration or groupies (not sure what its called if its more than 1), Yes they will claim part of the deck for the entire trip, this is easy resolved with a gentle nudge as they enjoy a small quick journey overboard and get the VIP experience. Wait no, don't actually do that, just ask people to move and/or take a picture of you with the falls in the background. Everyone was friendly!

Great boat tour. Staff are very attentive and helpful. Historical info is an added bonus. Best…read moreride on the lake!!

Enjoyed the ride and the little history tour. For what it was, it was a good experience. I think in…read morethe time of COVID, there likely shouldn't be as many people on the boat, but I understand it's a business that is very much so dependent on tourism and more bodies for profitability. The audio history tour was interesting, especially if your from the region and the ride itself was smooth and historical considering how few steamboats are still in operation in the states/world. They have reasonably priced concessions available on the boat, but note it's cash only.

Had a great tour. The tour is very informative with a lot of history on the grain silos and other…read morewater related industry that Buffalo has had over the years. I highly recommend this tour.

A very interesting and educational trip. Wow did I learn a lot about Buffalo, the grain industry,…read moreand silos... some of you might be saying "borrrrrring" but really it is a quite fascinating slice of Buffalo and US history. Our tour guide Ellen did an excellent job of narrating this 1.5 hour trip down the Buffalo River. She spoke for nearly the whole time and wove together many different facets of industry, history, and local lore. Summer weekends look to be quite popular for this tour so I suggest getting a reservation on-line - their website and the process is very easy to use. Definitely a must do when in Buffalo!

This is where all the big boats on Lake Chautauqua dock but being a small lake, nearly every boat…read morehas a gasoline (none of the marinas even sell diesel fuel) engine and a 35 footer is considered a big boat. This marina also has the best facilities such as a restaurant, an on rails boat lift, in house marine mechanics & etc.

We were referred to Holiday Harbor by another resident in the area. It was a pleasure to deal with…read moreJamie who is very knowledgeable and very professional. Very recently, I was in their office to drop off the batteries for our pontoon boat. That evening, I received a text from an antagonistic individual in the neighborhood which included a photograph of me covertly taken while I was in the Holiday Harbor offices. The text included profanity and threats. It turns out that Charles, the owner of Holiday Harbor, took the picture and sent it to at least one individual in the neighborhood, who then used it to send a threatening message to me. That individual was arrested and, when confronted with his actions, Charles indicated he does this type of thing routinely. I have never encountered a business owner, particularly in a small community, that behaves in that fashion. It is astonishing that a local business owner would act in that manner, intentionally and deliberately creating a controversial and potentially dangerous situation. I strongly recommend, for your own safety, that you avoid doing business with Charles. He has a great staff, but he should not be trusted whatsoever under any circumstances. Regrettably, there is no option to rate this business with less than one star.

August 2025. Came for 3 rides. We had Lexi and Scott as our…read moretrip leaders. Captain Nick was great.

Very intense boat ride. If you ride in the uncovered boat and sit in the front, you will be soaking…read morewet. The water pounded us intensely and came up to our waste. A bit cold. Don't leave your hat or glasses on, you wooo lose them for sure. Great experience but once was enough for me. lol... I would recommend to leave your phone behind or to buy the waterproof case and leave it around your neck. The staff were all amazing and very kind. You could tell the operators were extremely experienced. The jet boat ride was not for me, however if your looking for a wild adrenaline adventure and your someone looking for a ride that will challenge you, this is it. No Refunds, so make sure you don't need to cancel. US Citizens will need Passport as it's right over the Canadian Border! Good luck & God Bless!

My parents own a house on lake Chautauqua in New York. It was my Mommaship's dream to own a house…read moreup here where our entire family could congregate for vacations and holidays. Three years ago, they finally found the perfect property - located in the cute little community of Lakewood - and, officially became the owners of multiple homes. Lake Chautauqua is surprisingly idyllic - set in the finger lakes of southwestern New York - it is surrounded by wineries and cute little communities like Bemis Point and Jamestown (which was the birthplace of Lucille Ball.) It's about 40 miles east of Erie, PA and 80 miles south of Buffalo; it is also easy to get to from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and New York City. The lake it's self is about ten miles long and is great for fishing, boating, tubing and other variety of water sports. The Chautauqua Institute is nearby - hosting concerts and a series of high profile speakers (Al Gore, Jane Goodall most recently) throughout the year. The community of Lilydale is host to a psychic community (and, fairy houses) which is renowned throughout the country - a little wacky, if you ask me, but very interesting to visit. Year round it is a beautiful place to live: the colors in the fall are amazing, winter brings lots of ice fishing, skiing and such, spring and summer are big tourist times here. Frankly, the only time I am truly relaxed is for the two weeks of vacation I get to take with my family (yes, I know I am a dork for liking to hang out with my family on vacation.) We sleep late, eat well, sit around on the boat or deck reading/playing cards/staring at the mote in the middle distance, drink wine and just chillax. It's wonderful.