My husband & I took the 2 hour Three Rivers Cruise it was a perfect day for being out on the water…read more The staff is friendly & did a great job of letting us take photos. I highly recommend you give them a try.

Amazing experience and a great way to experience Syracuse from a completely different perspective…read more Annette was our river guide and she was delightful and very knowledgeable about the history of the area including the Erie Canal. She even sang the Erie Canal song for us! We might consider chartering the whole boat for a sunset cruise party. Way above our expectations

Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on an Eco Tour. Kids were fascinated by being able to use the…read moremicroscopes below deck to see the water samples (plankton!) we pulled up in two places on the lake. Wonderful combination of history and today. The guide and captain were very kind.

Captain Dave was so easy to work with. He was extremely thoughtful, friendly, and helped make our…read moreengagement super special! Would recommend Ithaca Boat Tours to everyone :)

This is a must do if you're in town!! The lake is so beautiful and clear and this is the best way…read moreto be able to see all of the beauty and take it all in! The ride was $25 for adults and it includes a 1 hour narrated tour. You're able to see all of the beautiful homes on the water and hear the stories of the owners and developers of the properties. I would highly recommend this boat ride!

We did the dinner cruise and had a wonderful time. It was partially narrated so we learned a little…read moreabout the houses along Skaneateles lake but it wasn't distracting, you were still able to enjoy your company. The drinks were priced well and the food was good.

The Sam Patch Tour Boat offers various tours of the Erie Canal. One is at night, others for…read morebirders, another for kids. I took the 90 minutes tour through Lock 32, which goes through it, tours a bit, and turns around. Light refreshments including beer and wine are available. The tour guides are well informed and the staff very friendly. It's a pleasant and educational trip. Adults pay $30, with lower fees for seniors, military and kids. Very much worthwhile.

Pre-pandemic, I took my initial tour on a Sam Patch boat. It was very nice, but the leaves were not…read morein full fall color. Last October, when the Fall color was at its peak, I decided to take another canal tour. A lunch tour to lock 32. At the last minute a friend wanted to join me. I called the office, and they were able to accommodate us, but not able to get the lunch for her. We had a blast. We shared the Fairport Lunch, drank seltzer water and beer and shared the boat with a group on a surprise tour that ended on the canal tour. This trip was completely different from my previous one in the opposite direction. The experiences were different and the colors of the foliage enviable; gold, reds, oranges. The weather was perfect, partly cloudy, and then the sun broke and warmth came up and we had a sunny day Toward the end of the ride, the wind started to pick up. Along the way there were historical facts given by the crew. And we sang the famous "Low Bridge" song I was very happy, and my friend was also impressed with the trip. I highly recommend this tour.

I did a late July sunset cruise. Gorgeous on the water, super educational, and learned that salt is…read moremined from the bottom of this freshwater lake. Musical interludes break up the history.

Educational, clean and helpful! The staff was very knowledgable and welcoming; and the boat was…read moreclean & COVID-safe. And the views were breath-taking!

Set sail for True Love, a truly enjoyable time!…read more Bottom Line Up Front: We had a wonderful, relaxing, and fun time for a good price. The Good: The history of the John Alden designed schooner is worth reading before you go. We had some more "salty" members of our group that recognized the name of the schooner from the 1956 movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra and after that we were on board for a wonderful time. We even were seated in the seats once occupied by Gene and Bing. We purchased our tickets after being approached by Terry who negotiated a decent price with us because he wanted a full boat for the next trip. Captain Bill was an experienced Captain and is well known in the area. He got us underway and was a delightful host regaling us with stories about the "True Love", Seneca Lake and surroundings, as well as, some stories about racing the "True Love" and his crew, Spencer and Marena. Captain Bill even assisted another sailing boat that was in distress and precariously close to the lake edge. The trip was two hours long and on time. The crew served non-alcoholic and adult beverages (some free, some for a price) while underway and also sold some souvenirs (Whisky and glasses). The Bad: There was nothing bad, from start to finish, this was a very enjoyable trip and the crew definitely enjoyed sharing their love of the "Trie Love" with the joyful passengers. The Ugly: Absolutely nothing other than we could not be out for longer. If you find yourself in Watkins Glen, this is definitely an enjoyable to kick back, relax, and let the wind fill your sails. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I am going to end my post with a few that we snapped along the way. May you have fair winds, and following lake waters!

Excellent sailing experience The crew was great and was…read morevery eager to make sure we had a great time The boat was in excellent condition

Had an awesome time. I hadn't been on a river cruise since I was a kid, with my dad in the 90s. At…read morethat time in Corn Hill, it was the Sam Patch Boat. Nostalgia and adventure all wrapped into one. I do plan on bringing my kids to the youth one. So excited to see this tour still going strong, years later. It is a treasure that everyone should do annually.

We booked a Mother's Day Erie Canal tour on the Riverie, leaving from the picturesque town of…read moreBrockport. The morning was clear and sunny - a perfect day to be out on the canal. I had purchased tickets ahead of time, which was very lucky as the tour did sell out. When we arrived at the (pier) the check in at the office was friendly and efficient, and we were soon boarding the boat for our tour. All of the moms on board were given a free drink, and there was a nice selection of options ranging from freshly mixed mimosas to canned cocktails and beer. Our guide was awesome - he was informative and entertaining and he sang a great rendition of the Erie Canal song. Sadly, I've forgotten his name, but I remember it began with a E. The tour itself was awesome - such a different perspective being on the canal rather than seeing it from the shore. I especially loved seeing the bridge go up and down, and i really enjoyed being able to move around the boat with access to indoor and outdoor spaces so I could have a great view. Although we didn't go through a lock (I believe the Pittsford tour actually does go through a lock), the tour was awesome and I would definitely do it again.

OMG we had such a great experience with Captain Chris and Mate Andy on the yellow-topped cycle…read moreboat. Our group of 4 booked at 80 minute tour on July 4th and it was so memorable. The boat seat up to 16 people and the also have a 6-person tiki boat you can rent. SUPER fun and definitely a great activity to do with friends or family in the summer.

A group of friends we met online wanted to meet in person for the 250th Birthday of the US…read moreIndependence Day! It was one of the best times of my life. There was karaoke, dancing, beverages made available, a tour around Lake Seneca right at sunset. Captain and First Mate were amazing at keeping the energy up, keeping the music going and making sure we were all safely enjoying our journey around the lake. We heard local fun facts, saw some gorgeous scenery and made some amazing memories....and I have the photos to prove it. Thank you all SO much. This was so important to us all. Have a lovely Summer!