We bought the wine and jazz cruise and enjoyed it thoroughly. There was 2 wineries and one…read morebeer/winery on board. Because I bought my ticket with the nys wine card it was a VIP ticket so we boarded before general admission. We did some tasting prior to sailing off so we could enjoy the music and view while out on Lake Ontario. They also served light snacks which was a great idea! I think we will have to do it again next year. There was 3 cruises to choose from and if you are reading this they still have one more cruise in October for this year. Great time and wonderful fun people.

I am an sales associate with Howard Hanna Greece office and we were treated to a boat trip today on…read morethe Harbor Town Belle. I have to say that the staff, food, cleanliness and even the weather was excellent! I will recommend the trip to others.

Our group of 12 ladies had the most amazing time on the boats! The guys were so much fun and…read moreaccommodating. They planned the whole day perfectly and the three wineries we visited were great. We were so happy that we booked with this company, the owner Rick answered all my many questions in the months prior to our trip up until the night before regarding potentially bad weather. Turned out to be the best day of our trip, thank you to our captains Scott and Mike for making it so fun and dealing with our crew :)

Had a great experience with captain Mike and Rick this weekend! We booked the tour knowing the rain…read morecould be a factor but Mike got us to 2 vineyards in between storms and shared fun facts and a lot of knowledge about the area and wineries. We got stuck in a storm at our second and Rick came and picked us up in his car and arranged a third tasting close by. Super accommodating and even bought us an extra tasting and refunded some of our money. I highly recommend schools out charters- best way to see the wineries and wonderful customer service!

What a wonderful start to our date night! For Christmas I got my boyfriend the NY Wine Card and…read morewith that I got an email advertizing this event. It was so wonderful. The staff was unbelievably nice. When we went there was one winery, distillery, and brewery. That level of the boat got very crowded so we were not comfortable but there were two other decks to choose from. The view from up top was awesome!! I do think they need to come up with a better system for approaching the tables for sipping and purchases from the vendors. It was very crowded and confusing.

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.

Awesome crew and events. I went on a Cruisw For A Cause event for the Hawk wildlife. Its so nice…read moretjat the Grand lady donates $8 per ticket and 15% of bar sales. The cruise for a cause is on Sundays at 5:30 and they website says which non-profit is having the fundraiser. It was a nice day out on thw water. Just wnough time to enjoy the evening. ​

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.

A revisit to the tour courtesy of a gift voucher was very enjoyable on a beautiful day. The boat…read moreis clean and well-maintained and we learned some new lake facts from the captain's lecture. It was a bit too cool for us on the upper deck, but we were at a window side table on the main deck for lunch and relaxation. The roast beef wrap lunch boxes were very good and were already set out in our assigned seats when we boarded. Mixed drinks and beer were all canned and there were adequate choices of beverages reasonably priced. A nice afternoon trip especially if you have guests from out of town.

While going for a walk along the lake I couldn't help but notice the Canandaigua Lady sitting at…read morethe dock. I inquired what the deal was with the boat and the attendant told me they go on scheduled tours of the lake, one of which was starting at 6:30 PM. Looking at my phone and realizing it was only 6:10 PM, I determined this was fate and must give this a shot. The 2 hour tour was $23, and the cruise with Dinner was $51. Very interesting pricing. I requested to have the dinner with my cruise but was told I cannot do that as a walk-in. Dinner cruises needed to be scheduled at an earlier time because they were catered by a "local restaurant." The desk attendant's inflection of the dinner seemed to scream mediocrity, so I believe that I was not missing much. I paid my way and entered, and another attendant gave me a wristband. I was told that I have access to the upper and lower decks, but cannot enter the dining area when dinner starts. Fair enough? The ship was seemed to be in decent condition. I admit that I know very little about boats, but the abundance of spiderwebs seem to tell me that the cleaning regimen isn't too robust. There are many available seats in the area to enjoy while riding, but not too many small tables. The furniture looks like it came from a garage sale or party rental store. On to the important part: The cruise! The view was simply great and the captain was very informative about the lake and its history. the ride wasn't too rocky so you'd be hard pressed to get sea-sick. A lot of the attractions and notes the captain discussed was on the starboard side, so hang out there if you're in it for that. If you choose to enjoy a cocktail while enjoying the view, the dining area has a limited cash bar where you can get one. Be warned, their prices are high! My watered down Gin and Tonic was $10. I felt like I was in a NYC club except I'm surrounded by water and they're playing cheesy sea-inspired love tunes. Anyways, If you don't own a boat, or have a friend with one, the Canandaigua Lady is a good bet for a peaceful cruise and good scenery. Just make sure you had a decent meal before going on.

We took a half-hour trip down the canal, and the views were beautiful! Unfortunately, our…read moreexcitement ended there. Our experience started with significant disappointment while waiting to board. Two elderly gentlemen who appeared to have difficulty walking asked if they could use the restroom. Staff refused to let them board, even though the restroom was only a few feet away on the boat. Regardless of the rules or procedures in place, the staff could have handled the situation with more compassion and consideration. At the very least, guests should have been informed during check-in that the only available restroom was back up the stairs. To make matters worse, when the captain arrived, she remained focused on her phone rather than welcoming guests aboard or making them feel valued. **Four stars for the views alone.** Unfortunately, the lack of hospitality and consideration took away from what could have been a wonderful experience.

So we did the leaf-peeping cruise again this year. This day happened to coincide with the Village…read moreof Fairport's fall festival. Which made finding a place to park rather difficult but we managed and went on our cruise. It was nice a bit chilly out so I'm glad I dressed appropriately for the occasion. It was pretty and the scenery was beautiful. If you haven't been on the Colonial Belle yet I recommend you try it at least once.

I thought the young man and young lady that were running the business with very good I have no…read morecomplaints about them. I do believe they should redo the process where they show you where to go on the boat and they should also definitely give you a map not have you take a picture of one on your phone. I was told so much stuff about keeping the boat in the right place and not damaging the boat that a part of me was actually nervous about taking the boat out. I also believe that you should get a full 4 hours out on the water for the price that you pay. I simply could not believe the amount of initials that I had to put on papers before I took the boat out.

Definitely something fun & different to do with friends or family!!…read more I rented a boat last weekend as a thank you to my amazing family who's helped me tremendously over the past year renovate my new home. We enjoyed the day on the bay! The owner is very personable & friendly making strides to make any occasion a special occasion. My only advise would be to ask questions , where are the life jackets, details about "special " offers , payment methods ext . Being out on a boat as a rarity those things may slip your mind due to excitement. Also know even thou you give your credit card number it's just a security. 100% CASH ONLY

The staff, the barge, the charming towns and the locks…read more Living history sailing thru the locks and lift bridges. Highly recommend!!

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.

What a fantastic 90 minute tour! We're visiting from California (I was born here) and getting to…read morelearn about the Erie Canal system was awesome! Thank you so much for the lovely history lesson and wow! Getting to experience the lock! Very cool! Highly recommend!

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.