Great staff ! Great music ! Comfortable ride. Had a wonderful time with my Soaring Spirits group…read more! Would go again for sure !

Captain Morgan and his crew were fantastic Our group danced…read moreand made friends and would have partied to the break of dawn except it was 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and we had to get off the boat. Thank you to Eva Evans whom we met and danced with (she's a stand-up comedian - check her out on Netflix soon) and the fabulous bridal party we grooved with along with two ladies from Kentucky. It was a blast! The shark bites went down well, as did the other margaritas. I will return. Thank you for a great afternoon!

I attended 2 different charters on this boat and both have been fantastic. I did a murder mystery…read moretour years ago and just did a Buffalo River History Cruise which I would highly recommend! The narrator, I think his name was Mike, was truly fantastic. I learned so many things about my own city and it was nice to do something fun on a beautiful summer day. They have a full bar on site with snacks if you're interested. The drinks were cold and delicious and the staff were nice. Overall 5/5 for the boat rides. My only comment would be to be flexible. If they don't have enough guests registered for the ride they may have to cancel, so just be aware of that.

We went on the Sunset Cruise with some friends last saturday. The boat was quite large with both…read moreindoor and outdoor seating available. We enjoyed going up the river by the silos and and seeing the other boats go past. Seeing the city lights from the water was also a nice experience. We were lucky as we also got a view of the Moon Rising as well as the sun setting. Not a bad way to spend a nice summer evening. Normally the sunset cruises are only on Tuesday and Fridays but we happen to catch one on Saturday.

I was at a meeting and one guy asked "have any of you done the Buffalo River History Tour?" We all…read moreshrugged no and he proceeded to tell us what an enjoyable cruise he went on while discovering facts about Buffalo he didn't know. Since that moment I have been out on the river twice and absolutely enjoyed myself while learning new information on each trip up the river (I am still waiting for my stale donuts Tom ... haha). This is a well done tour whether you are a tourist or someone like me with a lifelong connection to the City of Good Neighbors. The river is beautiful and the history lessons interesting. If you find yourself downtown on a beautiful day with time on your hands take to the river!!

What a fantastic day out on the Buffalo River. The tour was very informative and the ride was…read morelovely. This was a work team event for us and they had another team to sign up as well. I would definitely do the 1.5 hour tour. It was beautiful seeing all the old architecture. The guides were very good.

My family did a 2 hour charter with Waves and we had an absolute blast! The boat is centrally…read morelocated at Charlie's Boat Yard which made parking and access a breeze. We were a little nervous bringing our 2 year old but Capt Nedim was great and he had so much fun! The boat was new, everything was clean, and they had lifejackets and toys for our little guy. We went up towards Riverworks but I would definitely book again to go to the beach with friends.

From the owner: Premier boat charters in WNY! Based out of Sun Life Marina at the Buffalo Harbor, we offer daily…read more4-hour, 7-hour, and 2-hour bookings. Charters are fully custom, accommodate up to 6 guests, and include the boat and licensed USCG captain! We take care of the hassles of boating while you enjoy your time out on the water! Book with us today!

Meh. Not great, not atrocious. Had higher hopes. Went in asking for recommendations from our guide,…read moreand she was not the most helpful. Speakers quiet and guide also quiet on the recommendations. She did not remind us of time limits and let us roam for too long. The speaker kept cutting in and out. I tried getting closer but that didn't even work!!!!! I don't not recommended this but I also don't think we got the best service. It was fun but it is what you make it so bring fun ass friends. i had fun!!! i would do it again!!

It is a lot of work, no motors to help for inclines The driver even had to get out of the…read moredrivers seat and push to get us started (and up hills - great guy).

Spirit of Buffalo is docked at Canalside, right next to the warships. Tickets can be bought online…read moreor at the booth (buying in person saves the processing fee). They offer a history tour, tiki boat ride, and a sailboat ride--just note the each sailing requires at least eight people to sail. They will cancel the door if they do not have eight people so call the J before to see how many people are booked on your sailing. I did the sunset sail, and it was fantastic. Tickets were $42 ($54 with a cocktail). There's a full bar and light snacks on board, plus a restroom. The sail lasted about two hours. There were only 25 guests onboard. This made the boat feel spacious and relaxed. The views were stunning--sunset over the Buffalo skyline, sailing past the Peace Bridge, and city lights on the way back. The crew was friendly and fun, and the captain went out of his way to chat and even raise the Bills flag for photos. Pro tip: bring a jacket or blanket, it gets chilly! I think it would be a great idea if they sold inexpensive blankets with the ship name on them for $10-$15. People would've bought them because it was cold and They would also make a great souvenir.

What a smooth and lovely sail along Lake Erie, you could sit where you wanted and move around for…read moregreat photo ops. It wasn't that crowded we each had our own space to chat or sit and reflect and enjoy the scenery. The price was good and for 2 hours worth it. Drinks were offered and served for purchase. You can pay a little more and get drinks included. There's a downstairs and bathroom on board as well. I would recommend bringing a jacket or blanket in the fall temps.

It was a lovely night for a two hour ride out on the Buffalo River on the Moondance catamaran…read more The woman who organizes the ride also has pizzas delivered and some of the other "passengers" bring treats like cookies, pretzels and licorice. The Moonlight has a bar and a bartender, so beers and cocktails are available. It is a great 2 hours, relaxing, looking at the Buffalo skyline and catching up with friends.

We went on the Moondance Cat with a group for a sunset cruise. Well we left a bit later than…read moreplanned & clouds covered the sun right before sunset. Still a beautiful view though. I understand the boat often goes out on the lake but this trip it stayed on the river closer to shore. This was a bit disappointing but still gave us a good look at the shoreline at night. The night was super hot and humid & I expected a nice breeze once out in the water. The boat moved pretty slow with no sails (no breeze) so it stayed pretty sticky. There was a cash bar and our group had pizza & other snacks. They were pretty quick at the bar. There was seating on the trampoline netting, a few seats down near the bar, and plenty of room to stand along the sides. Just be careful walking since there's various spots where the floor changes. I'm so mixed on this review. I enjoyed the ride and the company but just honestly expected more. I'll have to give it a try again another time. 2024-70

They apparently had big group on the upstairs. Lots of people drinking (at 10:45am) They only had…read moregroup tables up there & they were mostly filled up, so I decided to go to the lower desk where it was quiet & there was a nice breeze. Enjoyed the tour around the harbor , but the person speaking about the history was on the upper deck & they had no speakers on the lower deck, so I missed most of the history.

This is our third 4th of July cruise and the worst by far. At least plan the cruise so we can see…read moresome professional fireworks other than the ones in the "hood" as your dj kept saying. That was so unprofessional and derogatory to the people that live there. I understand that the city of Buffalo didn't have fireworks but there were a lot of municipalities north and south that did. Don't park us in front of LaSalle Park for an hour looking at the pitch black lake. As for the DJ, find someone else because he couldn't read the room. No one was dancing because he wasn't any good. Most of the people were over 40. How about some rock and roll ? I also don't think a DJ should be drinking alcohol while he is working. Maybe he would have been more appropriate in what came out of his mouth. I have enjoyed the 4th cruises but not tonight and wish I could ask for a refund. I would have had a better time watching the fireworks right from my neighborhood in the "hood."

It was nice ! We were celebrating a birthday with friends and relatives. We had fun on a beautiful…read moreevening on the water! It was nice to see the old Buffalo grain elevators and to think of the glory day of the past! The staff were fun too! It is a fun and different way to celebrate with a group of friends and family!

I recently went on these boats as part of a team building afternoon with my company. I will admit,…read morethe reason I did not try this sooner was because of the expense, and the inability to fill a boat with friends who want to pedal away and hang out on the water! We went out on a gray day, and we knew the rain was coming, but we were prepared. We dressed appropriately, and the captain and first mate explained that we would need to turn back if we saw lightning, for safety. That was totally OK, and we all understood. The crew was friendly and incredibly professional. People tend to forget that boats are serious vessels, and you can easily drown, and need to know the safety procedures. They got that out of the way quickly, but we were fully informed of all the safety procedures and protocols (including the lightning warning). We spent an hour heading out to the lake, had a bluetooth hookup so one of us could DJ while we floated away. The center part has 2 deep coolers where you can load up ice, drinks, etc. You can bring whatever snacks and drinks you want! We had a wonderful time chatting, pedaling, drinking and noshing. We were caught in the rain but thanks to the roof we didn't notice! We all stayed totally dry while on the boat (we did get a little soaked running form the boat to our cars, but that's to be expected!). There are port a potty's at the launch site so you can feel at ease that there is a bathroom. There is a large sign to tell you where to go when you arrive at the parking lot. There is a sunshade and picnic tables while you wait. You have to park in the apartment complex lot, and you just head towards the water- it's not hard to find, but use your GPS if you are unsure. It was a really nice adventure, a great team building event, a unique experience, and definitely something to try this summer!

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!