When planning our event, I had been in communication with Rachel for approximately six months regarding scheduling a bachelorette boat cruise. Throughout this time, I was waiting on a finalized dinner menu, which I was originally told would be provided in January but was not shared with me until April. Because I did not receive the necessary menu and details needed to move forward, I never signed a contract for the date and time that was being discussed. Despite this, communication continued as though the date and time were being held and finalized. Unfortunately, due to the lack of timely communication and formal confirmation, I lost the originally discussed time slot. The alternative time offered did not work for most of my group, resulting in many of my guests being unable to attend. Rachel was not kind or understanding about the issue and did not provide helpful support in resolving the situation, which added to the frustration. That being said, Captain Bruce Andrews was amazing, and the food was actually pretty good. read more

They apparently had big group on the upstairs. Lots of people drinking (at 10:45am) They only had group 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. read more

This is our third 4th of July cruise and the worst by far. At least plan the cruise so we can see some 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." read more

These cruises run from July to end of August. We went for Miss Buffalo cruise, it's for $21 per person, they serve snacks like crackers with cream cheese, veggies with dip, fresh-cut fruits, cubed cheese different varieties. There is a cash bar and a live DJ. It was a fun evening. Very scenic, it was calming and peaceful. read more

Company super unprofessional. Book a Thursday night cruise with a band playing , canceled day of due to weather , didn't even end up raining ,but yet they state on the website we cruise rain or shine. Ok fine whatever. Rescheduled for Saturday night sunset cruise for between 830 -1000. We get there a bit early to walk around canalside and to get our tickets from the booth. I'm about to get out of our truck and its buffalo harbor cruises calling to tell me our cruise is canceled yet again due to mechanical issues, so we go over to the boat anyways to see what's going on. Everybody's having a good time, gentlemen who states he's the owner of the company says its a private party. Not a good way to run a company at all. Should be able to give zero stars read more

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I went to the Brunch on a Boat cruise through this company. Overall it was just ok. I definitely had a good time drinking mimosas with my friends, but I wouldn't go to this a second time. There was a small buffet line that everyone had to go to on the top deck which made it go super slow. There wasn't much variety - eggs, fruit, pancakes, sausage and bacon. One group of girls actually didn't have a table so they stood for most of the time. I probably would've given it a 2/5, but the workers were all nice and at least that made it a bit better read more

Buffalo has so many boats! But, if you don't have a friend or relative with one, you may want to check out the Miss Buffalo Cuise Boats. The boat ride was absolutely delightful. We got to ride on the Niagara River, Lake Erie, and the Erie Canal. We got to go under a railroad bridge, while a train was going overhead (great fun), under the Peace Bridge, and watched a bridge swing out of the way so we could pass. We went through a lock on the Erie Canal, and was entertained by the stories and facts of Buffalo's past delivered by a guide who is/was a teacher. My mom enjoyed just being on the boat. My niece got a great variety of on-the-water experiences and the commentary helped reinforce some of the local history she'd learned in school. My brother, who has a great interest in the War of 1812, was excited so many facts of this important battle were included. I liked the local history. Buffalo has a proud past - it's nice to be reminded of that. The only thing that might have made it better for me was the choice of snacks and drinks available to buy. We went at 12:30, and while it wasn't advertised as a lunch cruise, we thought we'd be able to pick something up on the boat. The choice of pretzels, chips, cheetos, or a pudding looking cup, left me wondering if someone had just taken a bit more interest in the concessions, if there couldn't be less salty/sugary choices. But then, maybe that is what Buffalonians like, and they seemed to be largely represented on our tour, read more

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I went on my second Miss Buffalo cruise this week. I was on one over a year ago for a bachelorette. That one was a sunset cruise which was more like a party boat. This time, I went on an afternoon history tour cruise. This past time was nice. My friend didn't really want to do a history cruise so we sat on the lower level in the back of the boat to just enjoy the ride. From those seats, you can't really hear it because of the engine. It was perfect two hour boat ride. Both cruises were great. I really enjoyed the boat ride! read more

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Excellent ! Great Happy Hour Cruise , food was great , drinks a bit limited but ok. No straws lol Views were spectacular and all around great time Would recommend for sure read more

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Buffalo Harbor Cruise specifically, Brunch on a Boat was mediocre. The brunch consisted of cold scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit salad, bread selection, sausage and "only 2 pieces" of VERY narrow bacon. Oh and pasta salad. The crew never greeted the quests even the captain didn't give warning for the horn blast when leaving port. The ride was pleasant and of course the view beautiful. Not sure $45 per person was worth the buffalo view. read more

Buffalo Harbor Cruises offers boat tours (on Miss Buffalo II) of the Erie Basin (Buffalo River, Lake Erie, Niagara River. etc.). They have two or three different tours they run. We did the basic sightseeing cruise on a Saturday afternoon. The tour is a bit long but you learn some interesting facts about Buffalo. My biggest gripe is that there was a private group that was doing a combo lunch/tour thing and they all got to board the boat first and take all the best seats. So even though we were there rather early and near the front of the line, there was no where good to sit. The best place to sit is on the upper deck. There are nice tables and you get good views of each side of the river. There is a awning blocking the sun and you can get decent breezes. On the lower deck you have two options. You can sit inside where it is steamy and you can't see anything or you can sit outside where they let people smoke. The private group took up both the entire top deck and the bow of the lower deck, leaving us sitting outside downwind of everyone smoking. They really show prohibit smoking. It is only a two hour ride, people can deal. The smell of diesel and smoke did not make for a pleasant ride. I had my baby along too and I really didn't want to put her in the middle of all that. I don't know what food they have, but the drinks are pretty cheap. I think beer was only $2.50 (but it was Coors). If you do decide to go, look around for coupons. It seemed that very few people were paying full price. We got our tickets through groupon. read more

I've chartered twice now (almost three times) from the Miss Buffalo and I've had nothing but a very positive experience with them. They are friendly, customer service oriented people and make every event the best they can. They cost a bit more than your other charter options, but the boat is bigger, easier for elderly and disabled people to board & ride, and covered in case of inclement weather. Definitely a great option for a unique event! read more

We went on a two hour sightseeing tour. It did seem a tad too long, and it was fully booked. Aside from the bar running out of bottled water, everything went smoothly. The staff were very friendly and nice. The guide was knowledgeable, upbeat, and fully engaged. A sweet way to be on the water and have a change of scene. read more

We did not leave till 6:15 when the cruise started at 6 boards at 5:00. Food mediocre. read more

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Just recently went on a beautiful summer night cruise. Enjoyed the boat ride but was extremely disappointed with the catered food. Had a buffet which didn't supply all of the basic items included on a normal buffet. Both the main course items and even desserts completely ran out before some could get to eat. Everything was very skimpy. Bar service was very slow as most of the time only one person serving a large crowd. Would go on the boat ride again but not have the food. read more

I've done two Miss Buffalo cruises recently. An early evening cruise last August and a Sunset Cruise a couple weeks ago on the 4th of July. Its a good time and a great way to get some cool panoramic views of Buffalo's skyline and enjoy Buffalo's great and ever expanding waterfront. On the early evening cruise they had complementary snacks and stuff on board like crackers, pepperoni, cheese, and vegetables in addition to a cash bar. We also got some amazing views going under the Peace Bridge on the early evening cruise. On the 4th of July they just had a cash bar going without the snacks. Also, on the 4th of July they had a DJ playing music and they keep you out on the water long enough to view the Canalside fireworks and while you're out there you are able to see many other firework displays from around the region. Cash bar prices aren't too bad considering you're out on a boat. Mixed drinks like rum and coke were about $6 and beer was less than that. read more

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Well, the plus is that we didn't die. However, my experience onboard the Miss Buffalo II felt as though I was losing brain cells. I continue to ponder the hours I spent wasting my time and life away on that dreadful boat. Got in for free, definitely would not have paid for that. For a free boat tour, it was manageable (kind of). My partner and I were surrounded by the elderly on an elderly ship. I swear that boat is generation x old. I pictured our man of the two hours, Jeff, to be a sexy beast, but he wasn't. Captain Tom had good control over the boat. However, I don't believe he was the one driving it. I saw him on deck while the boat was docking. All in all, a great experience. I am happy I went. read more

DO NOT DO THE MISS BUFFALO HISTORY CRUISE! There are a few options for history cruises in Buffalo and I guarantee they are better than this one. Let me give you just a few examples. The woman narrating the history tour in her shrill banshee voice often said things like, "Over here," and "Look there," motioning with her hands when over half of the people were unable to see her. One of the most interesting things we passed on the tour, the historic steam ship Columbia, she wrote off and said simply, "I wish they would get that piece of junk out of here." She had trouble pronouncing Columbia. She often pointed out that she's been doing the tour since 1986, which must have been great back when they were the only game in town, and also took every opportunity to denigrate the competing tours, which look amazing. After the tour I asked the woman narrator what music they had been playing while loading. It was interesting local folk music and I wanted to buy the cd or at least try to find it and support the artist. She rudely told me I must be one of the competitors and refused to tell me anything about the music. I explained that's not the case, I was a paying customer who brought my family and I'm just a history buff and a musician and I'd like to support whatever that great folk music was. She simply ignored me and went about packing up her things. The information in general was greatly lacking substance, mainly limited to industrial tidbits, and very hard to follow. I don't intend this highly negative review to be a reflection on the Miss Buffalo II Captain or staff, who were excellent. I've done many trips on this ship and they are always friendly, helpful, and organized. The woman in charge of the "history" was the total opposite and has no business doing any sort of tour whatsoever. Do any other trip on the Miss Buffalo II, booze cruise, sunset cruise, whatever. Just DO NOT DO THE HISTORY CRUISE if you want history. Go to one of the competitors, as we will next time. read more

I scheduled a trip for my mother for her birthday. The staff taking the information had conflicting information regarding food etc and an unprofessional manner. I had run into this before with a previous trip but decided to try again. Then they cancelled the trip the day before for mechanical issues. This was at the end of the season. I wouldn't try this again; it is too iffy for a gift. read more

Had a great time cruising around. The food was good--liked the chicken wings...beautiful way to see the sunset.

had a fantastic time last night on the kiebzaks tavern cruise....great band great captain and crew, food was wonderfull......perfect night for it,,,,,,i finally saw BUFFALO at it BEST read more

I had the misfortune of being on the Miss Buffalo II this weekend when things went wrong. I understand that the bridge did not go up and that this has never happened before but there was no plan for a problem like this and no communication to the passengers on board! The worst part of the experience is that they has no apologies for the problem, just kept saying that it wasn't their fault. They did refund our tickets, but again with no apology. Miss Buffalo needs to work on customer service! read more

I really enjoyed this cruise. Many interesting sights and the narrative was good. I like this way of sight seeing. Going through the lock was very cool. read more

It is definitely clear that this boat has been around our area longer than any other boats..customer service in the office and on board was helpful, knowledgable and friendly. The bigger size of the boat allowed for a better, more comfortable experience. We took a sunset cruise and the captain knew the exact time to watch the beautiful sunset and catch the fireworks from the Bisons game! I would highly recommend any of their tours! read more