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Chautauqua Belle

3.8 (18 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Daviyion J.

Enjoyed the ride and the little history tour. For what it was, it was a good experience. I think in the 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.

Plenty o beers at the nice little bar. Great crew so funny.
Greg G.

Had a great trip 8/22/19 from the bell tower! They just pull up to the beach and lower the gangway it was great!! Usually the bow gets stuck in the sand there and the fattest passenger (me) had to stand by the engine room to help lower the stern. As soon as I went back there and put my arms out we got underway. Everyone was dying. I'm a maritime man myself so I loved the ride. 6 mph!! Built 1976 at Mayville one of 3-4 left in the states. Great view of the $$$$ mansions on CHQ Lake from the packard mansion to the new stunner built for the purell guy. Great story new owner 18 year old kid bought the steamboat, fixed it up and put back out to sea. Full house I think it was $25 per man. So worth it. When SUNY Maritime found out what he did with the boat they admitted him to maritime school. Nice work!!! Bar onboard, small food selection. Chairs and benches up, benches down next to the heads. Really a great time. Worthwhile day, love the steam whistle TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT TOOOOOOOOOTTTTTT with blast of steam just as in the old days. 5 stars great stuff thanks!!

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1 year ago

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

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8 years ago

A great way to spend two hours. The lake is beautiful, the narration is interesting and the crew is friendly, helpful and accommodating.

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Chautauqua Marina

Chautauqua Marina

(23 reviews)

On vacation at Chautauqua Lake and we decided to rent a pontoon boat to take the family out on the…read morelake and the boys could fish. Everyone we encountered was very friendly at the marina. They took my Husband to go over the operation of the boat for a good 10 minutes before allowing the rest of us to board. He's an experienced boater and a quick learner so we were very comfortable. The boat was very clean and contained the necessary safety equipment, including life jackets. We spent 3 hours on the lake enjoying a beautiful day of riding and fishing. When we were finished, we brought the boat in, unloaded our things while the marina gassed it back up. We received our gas bill, paid it, and left. Super easy all the way around and the employees were great! If we every find ourselves back at Chautauqua Lake, we'll definitely rent from them again!

STAY AWAY!!! After…read morereading the other 1-star reviews, I can confidently say our experience was very similar. The behavior we encountered was confrontational, combative, and completely irrational. Without question, this was the worst customer service experience I have ever had. Staff was incapable of having a professional conversation and handled the situation in an extremely unprofessional manner. We were denied use of the pontoon boat for the day we had reserved. Rather than simply refunding that day, he abruptly canceled and refunded the remaining three days of our rental as well, then told us to leave. The entire interaction was completely unprovoked. I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who has to work under those conditions. The woman who initially helped us at the counter was kind and professional, and she appeared visibly shocked and uncomfortable with the way the staff was conducting himself and representing the business. If I were the owner, I would be deeply concerned about the quality of management and customer interactions taking place. Then again, business must be doing well if they can casually refund $1,600 and turn away paying customers without a second thought. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

Chautauqua Belle - boating - Updated October 2026

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