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.

Captain Dave was so easy to work with. He was extremely thoughtful, friendly, and helped make our…read moreengagement super special! Would recommend Ithaca Boat Tours to everyone :)

Very nice and relaxing Sunset Cruise along Cayuga Lake for a great price. We were about two minutes…read moreaway from when they were going to launch and Captain Chris called to check in if we were on our way before they left without us. Our tour guide was very sweet and made sure we were all comfortable during the two hour ride. They also have Eco tours, which we could definitely tell she was into. A smaller lake close by was closed off completely due to a deadly algae, which she then collected algae from the lake and took the sample under a microscope and invited anyone to come check it out. Her interest made it that much more personable and I enjoyed it. Not the bad algae though, obviously. She even offered to take pictures for us. The sunset was beautiful and on the way back we saw some water falls. Something to consider before booking. The difference between this sunset cruise and the Charter sunset cruise is because it is more private with 6 passengers per tour at a higher rate and starts at 6:30pm-8:30pm with daily cruises available, whereas Ithaca boat tours allows up to 24 people starting at 7:30pm-9:30pm with cruises only on Friday/Saturday. We didn't mind if there was going to be more people on board, but there were only about 8 of us on the boat that night anyway. I also like that it starts at a later time so we could relax and get a nice meal beforehand. I would recommend this tour. Don't forget it's BYOB! Have fun!

Paddle yourself in a canoe or kayak or take a guided hot trip and Canalside offering a mix of Great…read morehistory, nature (abundant osprey, great blue herons, beavers, turtles) and quiet waterways ... An experience to remember!

We stayed here in the yurt. We were able to take canoes, kayaks, and the paddle board. The owners…read moreare extremely friendly and always willing to be available! They have so much to choose from! Kayaking on the canal is definitely a must. You don't want to miss out!

We had an amazing time sailing on Crazy Love with first mate, Barb and Captain Frank. We loved the…read morechance to see Seneca Lake from the gorgeous sailboat. We enjoyed our conversations and we even learned a bit about sailing. We look forward to sailing on Crazy Love again on our next visit!

Spectacular sunset cruise with me, my hubby and our dog. Beautiful views, great picture taking and…read morewonderful hosts. We will be back next year!

My wife and I rented a boat from Sunshine Boat rentals on July 26th…read more We booked in advance and asked about the weather. If it rains etc. Luckily we had perfect weather. We arrived a little early and they let us take the boat out before our scheduled time. Steve's son ( don't remember his name) went over the instructions and gave us some bottled waters. I had to purchase ice from a nearby bar. We did return it a little earlier than we were supposed to..... but that was our decision. We rented for 4 hours and we were able to visit multiple locations in the lake that I could only see from the road. This was my 2nd time on the lake and I am not sure why it took me so long to rent a boat. Such a different perspective! Very friendly, and knowledgeable, and we will rent from them again!!

My friends and I rented a pontoon boat for half a day, and had the best time! Steven was so kind,…read morevery clear when giving directions, and even provided a pirate hat for our littlest passenger. The boat ran great, and we'd absolutely rent again next time we're in town.

Set sail for True Love, a truly enjoyable time!…read more Bottom Line Up Front: We had a wonderful, relaxing, and fun time for a good price. The Good: The history of the John Alden designed schooner is worth reading before you go. We had some more "salty" members of our group that recognized the name of the schooner from the 1956 movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra and after that we were on board for a wonderful time. We even were seated in the seats once occupied by Gene and Bing. We purchased our tickets after being approached by Terry who negotiated a decent price with us because he wanted a full boat for the next trip. Captain Bill was an experienced Captain and is well known in the area. He got us underway and was a delightful host regaling us with stories about the "True Love", Seneca Lake and surroundings, as well as, some stories about racing the "True Love" and his crew, Spencer and Marena. Captain Bill even assisted another sailing boat that was in distress and precariously close to the lake edge. The trip was two hours long and on time. The crew served non-alcoholic and adult beverages (some free, some for a price) while underway and also sold some souvenirs (Whisky and glasses). The Bad: There was nothing bad, from start to finish, this was a very enjoyable trip and the crew definitely enjoyed sharing their love of the "Trie Love" with the joyful passengers. The Ugly: Absolutely nothing other than we could not be out for longer. If you find yourself in Watkins Glen, this is definitely an enjoyable to kick back, relax, and let the wind fill your sails. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I am going to end my post with a few that we snapped along the way. May you have fair winds, and following lake waters!

Excellent sailing experience The crew was great and was…read morevery eager to make sure we had a great time The boat was in excellent condition

We had a great experience with this company. We rented a pontoon boat that fits 10 people in August…read moreand the boat was clean and new (2019 version). We didn't have the pay for any deposits before we rented the boat. We stayed in Ithaca so it was a bit of a drive to get to the boat place but it was totally worth it! The prices are so much more reasonable than renting boats on the Cayuga. They operate on Owasco but they said they are willing to drive it to another lake if you do 3 days rental. The day rental is much longer than other places. We rented the boat from 9am to sunset. Most places makes you turn the boats in by 6pm. Totally would rent from them again!

this is the marina in your dreams , it employs the finest personal in the business including the…read moreower himself . they sell a full line of pleasure boats as well as fishing and party boats they also have boat rentals . the sales and service departments are second to none and so are their boat mechcanics , the marina in on the owasco river just a short boat ride to the beautiful owasco lake in auburn , new york . owasco lake is one of new york's awesome finger lakes and is home to a variety of different fish species . check them out sometime and you will see exactly what i mean when i give them a 5 star rating !!! mario fuller jamesville , ny ATTACHED IS A COUPLE OF LAKE TROUT CAUGHT IN OWASCO LAKE

Huge shout out to Joe!! The hubs and I had a few days…read moreplanned camping in the Glen , paddle included . Brought our own kayaks & paddles from Buffalo only to realize one of our sets had the wrong ends !! I Walked over to Joe whee he has his rentals on the lake all set up - right at the Seneca Lake Kayak launch. I was willing to rent paddles but Joe LET ME BORROW THEM!!! He said , "happy paddling". He saved the day!!! What a gesture. If you need kayaks @ Seneca Lake look this guy up!! He has it all - kayaks, SUP, and a sweet personality!!!

Lisa was an amazing tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging for us…read morenewbie kayakers! Paul took a few minutes to teach us the ropes before we headed out. Had a great time!!

Hands down, this is my new favorite place to visit when in Rochester. The entire place is so…read morebeautiful. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy. Boats, jet skis, canoes..... whatever you are looking for, it is here. There is even a small beach which people seemed to enjoy very much. A nice place to kick back and enjoy the weather while getting much needed rest and relaxation. I really enjoyed visiting this place and hope to visit again in the future.

On a slightly overcast morning, this was a very calming and peaceful start to the day. A nice walk…read moreout on the pier to see the light beacon as I begin to make my way across Northern New York from Rochester. The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge was closed so there was no opportunity to cross the harbor on foot or by vehicle without driving all the way around the harbor. So that's a downer. The pier is smooth and easy to walk. I think it could be wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the view of the lake and the light beacon! [Review 1527 of 2024 - 443 in New York - 22550 overall]

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