I called needing some parts for my boat. Dylan was very helpful behind the parts counter. He sold…read moreme what items he had in stock and gave me the part numbers of what else I needed to ease my search elsewhere. It is very rare these days to find good service, but I was truly impressed at Shumway.

Located in Rochester just up the Genesee River off Lake Ontario, Shumway is a full service marina…read morewith super good docking facilities and really friendly service. Though it has a good number of power boats most of the boats moored there are sailboats. They have plenty of parking, rather sturdy floating dock structures and the location provides easy access to Lake Ontario. Of the number of marinas in the area, I've always found Shumway to be one of the better if not the very best.

Thank you Sutters!…read more We had an amazing day celebrating the high school graduation of our godson and nephew! Together with family, we enjoyed tubing, laughter, and quality time on the beautiful lake. The boat was brand new, which made the whole experience feel even more luxurious and carefree. Thank you for helping us create such wonderful memories for this milestone! We will be back!!

Beautiful facility, the best boats and an excellent staff. Great place to do business.read more

Andy is a great proprietor of the marina. The facility offers mooring, refueling and also some…read morerentals. Andy is well known in the area and is a pleasure to do business with. During our vacation, we rented a canoe and pontoon boat. Both were in very good condition and at fair rates. We look forward to giving more business to the marina when we vacation there again.

From the owner: Fishing gear & live worms No ethanol marine fuel - Gas Dock…read moreBoat slip rentals New & Used Watersports equipment Specialty barefoot waterskiing equipment Boating supplies Soda, Ice, Ice Cream, hot dogs, snacks

Spectacular service department. Great communication, easy to…read moreschedule and timely work done on my 1968 Star Craft !

The staff here is knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and very patient. We recently had a…read moreweeklong rental of a pontoon boat: From running us through all the workings of the boat, all of their insider knowledge of the lake and spending as much time with us as we needed to feel comfortable on the water. The boat was in great shape and we lucked out with a week of absolutely perfect weather. Everything from heading out to returning a week later was absolutely seamless. This place is fantastic.

This was a first for me. Never rented a boat before haha. Well, actually, my brother rented it for…read moreall of us. We were all home for a small family reunion. Twas the first time all of us were home together since before Covid. My dad passed a few years ago and we all couldn't be home for it bc it was during Covid. So this was actually the first time all 5 of us kids were home at the same time. It's a trip that had to happen for sure. So getting the boat for an afternoon was super nice and a special day for sure. We got a pontoon boat for the afternoon. My brother and his wife rented it for 6 hours. I can't remember the exact price, I wanna say $450 for the6 hours, but don't quote me on that bc I THINK it may have been a tad more expensive. It's definitely a little pricey, but compared to their competitors, German Brothers definitely had the better price. The so-called "inconvenience" of renting from the vs the other(s) is German Bros is located out on West Lake Rd as the other is located in town...which is why I think they can get away with charging more at that place. The guys at German Bros were fantastic. Super friendly, super helpful...honestly don't have one bad thing to say about them or the business. For my first time experiencing one of these boat rental companies back home, I was definitely satisfied and even from my social media posts from that day and the days after our day on the lake, I referred like 5 people to this place and told them how much better it would be to go with them especially if they were worried about cost. You definitely save using German Brothers and these days, who isn't trying to save money any way they can? One thing to point out, you do have to pay for the gas for the boat and that cost is not included in the rental cost. You pay for the gas at the end of your time on the boat and I wanna say it's like a dollar and change more than what we'd pay at the pump ourselves. Then again, wait, haha, not sure what kind of gas these boats use haha! Just know tho, you pay separate for the gas. I recommended this to 5 different people (as mentioned already) and I'd gladly recommend to 5 more, 10 more, etc. They're a fantastic company and they deserve all the business they can get. Happy boating, yelpersailers!! Cheers!

The staff is very helpful and our boat was beautiful. We had a wonderful time renting the boat.read more

This was my first Summer renting a slip from this Marina. I likely will not be going back. My…read morejetski was moved from my original slip without my permission. I had wanted to see the slip they wanted to move me to and when I went to take my ski out they had moved it without the key. On top of that the pool club was not what I expected. My other big complaint is their hours, I would call ahead to confirm hours, especially when putting in or taking out my ski, when I was told they would be there until a certain time and then I made the trip and they had a sign up stating staff had left early. Hoping management will contact me pertaining to these issues during Summer 2024 season.

I love this place ! Good culture, employees, nearby restaurants, plus very secure area with kind…read morestaff!

This was our fourth trip with Erie Canal Adventures, and the longest yet - we were on the boat for…read more11 days. The canal boats are easy and fun to drive, exceptionally well maintained, nicely equipped (the knives are awful, but aren't they always?), comfortable, and supported by a great team of exceptionally helpful staff. The Erie Canal and upstate New York are amazing. The summer climate is outstanding, mosquitoes are few, the cities and towns along the canal are so much fun to explore, and fellow boaters are friendly and helpful. We only used our A/C two nights out of eleven, and slept out "in the wild" two nights. This year we went west for the first time, after traveling eastbound the last 3 adventures. East and West provide very different experiences. West is far more urban and upscale, east is generally more rural, natural (passing through the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge), and definitely quieter both on and off the canal. A couple of tips...before you choose to tie up for the night, check the distance to the train tracks on the map, and listen for a while before finalizing your decision. The train noise can be thunderous depending on proximity of the tracks, and it varies greatly by location. Go slow, but...at low speed, these boats are almost indestructible. Don't worry, you will be well trained in both the theory and practice of navigation before your trainer turns you loose on the canal, and yes, you will handle it just fine. Bring your own knife, but pretty much everything else will be supplied that you need. We eat in most nights, but you can eat out everywhere to the west, and in most towns to the east if you prefer. Read a book about the history of the canal before you go if you're into that sort of thing (or bring it along to read along the way). It's almost impossible to overestimate the importance of the Erie Canal in creating the country we live in today. Tech support is top notch. We discovered we were missing a screen the first night out...and called in to base to ask for a replacement. They had one fabricated on the first weekday we were out, and delivered it to one of the lift-bridge masters we were heading toward. The bridge master brought it down to us after we passed under the lift bridge. Finally, the moment where you get to pilot your boat over a bridge, and look down on the highway passing underneath your boat is super-cool. I've rented houseboats in Voyageurs National Park and Lake of the Woods in Minnesota/Ontario, Lake Roosevelt in Washington, half a dozen times on the Mississippi River between the Twin Cities and south of Dubuque, and owned a small houseboat on the Mississippi. These canal boats are cooler, as is the Canal. I'd recommend this trip over any of those for the boating experience (unless you're really into fishing...that's a different trip).

What an amazing vacation we had on the Canandaigua ! The boat seems a bit large on their web page,…read morebut it turns out it was perfectly sized for three , and easy enough to pilot and park. It had all the comforts of a small floating hotel room. A Full kitchen , comfortable beds, air conditioning , sheets, linens, towels, pots and pans, silverware and to top it all off, a bicycle for each of us. Erie Canal Adventures has thought of everything. Their three hour training was thorough and easy to understand, and included practice time on the canal and negotiating lock 30 twice. All their employees are patient and helpful as were all the other boaters we encountered. On several occasions we experienced a little difficulty with the docking process and each time other boaters were there to assist. There are many towns along the canal, most of which offer dock space and electrical and water hookups, sometimes for a small fee, but often for free. The boats motor along at a stately 6 mph, which might seem slow in 2025, but it's precisely the right pace on the canal. Even on the hottest days 6 mph was fast enough that there was always a cooling breeze. I can't recommended this vacation highly enough. I'd like to say that it was the vacation of a lifetime, but I strongly suspect I'll be back next year.

The Port of Rochester is a great place to visit for locals and tourists. They have cleaned it up in…read morethe last few years in many ways. Also there are several places to have a snack, a beer, etc. They have ample parking right on the waterfront. Another things for visitors is some of the boats that visit or anchor here. Some real beauties.This past Thursday the Santa Maria , a replica ship anchored here. I went up and saw it. A fun place to visit.

This is a great place to walk and enjoy the beach and the lake. Many people were fishing today and…read morecatching some purdy perch. There is a lighthouse at the end of the pier, but that, honestly, is a bit underwhelming. There is also a pretty cool building that I think is a recreational building as there are courts that can be seen through the gates. I have been here twice and the beach and park were clean. There are a variety of places to eat including Bill Gray's, California Rollin II and Abbott's Custard. The restrooms were clean and well maintained. Sorry, I didn't think of taking any pictures besides one of artwork someone had drawn on the beach which was funny to me, but not very Yelp appropriate haha.

Run best day there was when we left After 2 yrs …read more Women in office are horrible to work with the owners daughter !!!!

Since my last review Fowlers has gone above and beyond what was needed to explain the mix up and…read morelack of communication in dealing with me. I feel confident in continuing my business relationship with them in the future. thanks Fowler's.