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!

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.

I called Mike at noon and we were on the boat by 3:30p. He was cool, kind, professional and…read morepleasant. He allowed my 10-yr old to cast the reel knowing it was his first time all on his own. Thankfully it was a pleasant day as well. Thanks Mike. You were a true gentleman with me and my little man.

Amazing time with Mike and the team from Upstate Guide Service! We've been on many guided trips…read morearound the world and you know right away the difference between the professional guide and those who aren't. Great equipment, new boat with all the bells and whistles for fishing. We fished, didn't troll around in circles! Mike was extremely gracious and helpful for both my daughter and I, and made the day well worth it. For any Upstate NY trip fishing, don't hire a rental boat or another guide, hire Mike@Upstate Guide Service!

Awesome place, glad I found this place a long time ago. Been…read morecoming back all year long for the past 20 years. People are awesome and the lake is perfect.

From the owner: Come visit us on DeRuyter Lake in the heart of upstate New York for a lake vacation in one of our…read morecozy log cabins with the convenience of a general store, camp fire, bait and tackle, boat launch & marine fuel all on the water's edge.

As a first time kayaker, I had an amazing, core memory built. I want to continue kayaking as a…read morehobby now. The owners were very kind and instructed me on technique and proper form when rowing a kayak. My partner and I came on a calm morning with perfect weather conditions to kayak (no wind, flat water.) We got the faster kayaks and were able to kayak 2 miles going to see Hector Falls and 2 miles coming back. I truly cannot feel like I understand and know a body of water now without kayaking it first. The price for 2 hours was $52, but given it is the famous, Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region, I feel it's warranted and definitely worth it. During our stay in the Finger Lakes, for both of us, this was one of our absolute favorite things to do on the trip. When we come back, we will definitely visit this business again. Keep up the amazing work and customer service!

Absolutely love the people at Seneca Lake Kayak, helpful and kind in every way. If you are in the…read morearea or if you are looking for something fun and adventurous to do, this is the place! Your experience from beginning to end will be a reason to keep coming back!

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

Ah where to begin!Called about a boat that was shown in inventory,but alas,someone already had a…read moredown payment on the boat.I was told by the salesman they had the same boat,different color with a motor upgrade that he would sell me for the same price.He later reduced the boat to a price that was 9000 below a quote from a local dealer.It was one of the best purchasing experiences in my 70 years.All questions and issues were handled with a phone call or text.The salesman Bill was nice enough to give me his personal cell #as he was going to a trade show when the boat was being delivered.Actually answered during breakfast.Turns out he is the owner LOL Lawrenc J Woodcock

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.

Polite staff. Helpful and well informed. The view out on the water was beautiful Plenty of kayak…read morerentals to choose from in the area but I'm glad we chose PaddleDockers

Dear Puddledockers,…read more IF We call you to ask if you rent kayak paddles separately from kayaks... AND If we ask how much the rentals are... AND You tell us that they're $20 per day and have to be returned by the end of the day... AND We tell you that we'll be over in about twenty minutes... THEN You should have told us on the phone that you'll refuse to rent us kayak paddles separately from your kayaks because all of your kayaks (and the paddles associated with them) have all been otherwise reserved and you have no spare paddles for us to rent. Your apathetic and unapologetic staff at least had the courtesy of suggesting Eastern Mountain Sports might have paddles for us to rent, instead. And they -did- look up the phone number of the nearest outlet for us. That was appreciated. On behalf of all your future patrons, please have a care. And please get your shit in order. Sincerely, -Kevin

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

I did a late July sunset cruise. Gorgeous on the water, super educational, and learned that salt is…read moremined from the bottom of this freshwater lake. Musical interludes break up the history.

Educational, clean and helpful! The staff was very knowledgable and welcoming; and the boat was…read moreclean & COVID-safe. And the views were breath-taking!