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Daviyion J.

Really enjoyed the sunset cruise with my partner and felt the price was just right for the option we choose. The drink prices were reasonable at the bar and the Captain's Choice cocktail of the evening was well-made. My only qualm was the snack options (or rather the lack there of). They only had chips and nothing else available for purchase.

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Richard P.

We went on the Sunset Cruise with some friends last saturday. The boat was quite large with both indoor and outdoor seating available. We enjoyed going up the river by the silos and and seeing the other boats go past. Seeing the city lights from the water was also a nice experience. We were lucky as we also got a view of the Moon Rising as well as the sun setting. Not a bad way to spend a nice summer evening. Normally the sunset cruises are only on Tuesday and Fridays but we happen to catch one on Saturday.

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Norma P.

Went on the sunset cruise last night...the weather was beautiful which made the evening very nice. The view when returning was beautiful with the lights on the city of Buffalo. So the weather made it perfect and the friends we went with. But honestly, if it wasn't for that, it was just ok for the cost.

Boat deck

Such a fabulous experience utilize the lake that we have so close by beautiful, clean ship smooth experience great food and drink would definitely do it again the fact I'd like to do it every year as a tradition

Grain silos
Samantha G.

Pretty interesting cruise for those who are interested in learning about the history of Buffalo, NY. It was a cool way to take a look at what used to be a bustling river. Many of the grain silos are still active and in use, but you'd never know just by looking at them since many of them are tagged with graffiti and just look like they are in disrepair! You can also see that the city of Buffalo is really trying to redevelop the riverside and attract people to live or visit the city. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the boat ride itself was smooth! There is a bar on the boat that sold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. No food for purchase, but light snacks such as chips were sold. Overall, would highly recommend this for those who love history, or just a cool boat ride around the river (if you can zone out the talking).

Laura D.

I am a widow, it was my husbands birthday. My friend and I had a wonderful, and throughly enjoyable ride out into the sunset. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. It was a trip to remember, exactly what I wanted on that day! I will recommend this trip to anyone interested in a lovely boat ride.

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Erin H.

We were on this cruise as part of a rehearsal dinner. We had an amazing time! Great tour route, great views, and amazing amenities. Our bartenders were friendly. The boat was clean, and the bathrooms were surprisingly spacious for being a boat. We joked that the women's bathroom had a great view - it really does! There are two outdoor decks for sitting, standing, drinking, and enjoying the views. This was truly such a great experience!

Jennifer C.

Went on the sunset cruise to celebrate my mom's birthday! This is the smaller boat of the two they operate & we were very disappointed with the lack of outdoor seating however the staff were friendly & the drinks were affordable & there was live entertainment as well!

We had a sunset wedding on the Grand Lady and it was AMAZING!!! Jenna, Chelsey, the Captain, and the entire crew went above and beyond to make our day special. Our guest were blown away. We will definietly be back for other cruises. Thank you so much to everyone on the Grand Lady. Every time I look at the pictures I get emotional.

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Amazing brunch cruise! We do it every year! Amazing scenery . Food and drinks! Can't wait till next year!

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Good food, entertainment, a nice evening on the water, with friends and see the sights of Buffalo.

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Great organization friendly and professional staff. Second year cruising with them. Great and delicious food. Highly recommend them.

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Great service , food and music I would definitely book again a dinner cruise . the only suggestion is to have more days to pick from

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Spirit Of Buffalo

Spirit Of Buffalo

(38 reviews)

FANTASTIC from the time we were greeted by Pirate Ariel and Plank on the dock. Celebrating my…read morebirthday with my granddaughters, son, daughter-in-law and husband and all of the crew made it a very memorable day. From start to finish it was truly a great experience and I would HIGHLY recommend this adventure. Thank you so much for a wonderful day.

Spirit of Buffalo is docked at Canalside, right next to the warships. Tickets can be bought online…read moreor at the booth (buying in person saves the processing fee). They offer a history tour, tiki boat ride, and a sailboat ride--just note the each sailing requires at least eight people to sail. They will cancel the door if they do not have eight people so call the J before to see how many people are booked on your sailing. I did the sunset sail, and it was fantastic. Tickets were $42 ($54 with a cocktail). There's a full bar and light snacks on board, plus a restroom. The sail lasted about two hours. There were only 25 guests onboard. This made the boat feel spacious and relaxed. The views were stunning--sunset over the Buffalo skyline, sailing past the Peace Bridge, and city lights on the way back. The crew was friendly and fun, and the captain went out of his way to chat and even raise the Bills flag for photos. Pro tip: bring a jacket or blanket, it gets chilly! I think it would be a great idea if they sold inexpensive blankets with the ship name on them for $10-$15. People would've bought them because it was cold and They would also make a great souvenir.

Buffalo Boat Tours - Canalside Buffalo NY.  BIG KAHUNA.

Buffalo Boat Tours

(7 reviews)

Having 3 tour boats available at the perfect location at Canalside by the Navy ships is really…read morecool. Buffalo is stepping up !! There's a few little shops on the boardwalk, a history, museum, and a restaurant. There's also Explore & More children's play museum. And- the historical Erie Canal western terminus from 1825 at Canalside.

This is our second trip with this establishment this season. The first, on the white two-story boat…read moreand most recently, the tiki boat. Both times we had Captain Dave, a tall gentleman with salt and pepper hair. He spoke rudely to a handful of customers and both of his bartenders. The first time we assumed he was having an off day, but seeing this attitude a second time on a different boat was shocking and disappointing. Perhaps the customers and bartenders were rude to him first, but regardless, it was inappropriate for others to witness. He also mentions at the start of the ride that there is no vaping onboard, which we found to be more than reasonable. However, my wife and I saw HIM vaping while driving the boat?! Additionally, we felt as if the drinks were overtly overpriced -- 2 oz well liquor for $12 is insane! No bar I have been to in the Buffalo area charges that much for a well cocktail. However, we did feel as if the price of the tour itself was reasonable. The music was also not to our liking, but we understand it is challenging to accommodate everyone. But, it would have been nice to suggest a song or two. Unfortunately, a few of our friends have has similar experiences.... We wished we had a better experience, but as it stands now, we will not return nor recommend this place to others.

Buffalo Harbor Cruises

Buffalo Harbor Cruises

(24 reviews)

Lasalle Park/Waterfront

When planning our event, I had been in communication with Rachel for approximately six months…read moreregarding 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.

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

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Buffalo CycleBoats

(21 reviews)

Old First Ward, South Buffalo

It was nice ! We were celebrating a birthday with friends and relatives. We had fun on a beautiful…read moreevening on the water! It was nice to see the old Buffalo grain elevators and to think of the glory day of the past! The staff were fun too! It is a fun and different way to celebrate with a group of friends and family!

I recently went on these boats as part of a team building afternoon with my company. I will admit,…read morethe reason I did not try this sooner was because of the expense, and the inability to fill a boat with friends who want to pedal away and hang out on the water! We went out on a gray day, and we knew the rain was coming, but we were prepared. We dressed appropriately, and the captain and first mate explained that we would need to turn back if we saw lightning, for safety. That was totally OK, and we all understood. The crew was friendly and incredibly professional. People tend to forget that boats are serious vessels, and you can easily drown, and need to know the safety procedures. They got that out of the way quickly, but we were fully informed of all the safety procedures and protocols (including the lightning warning). We spent an hour heading out to the lake, had a bluetooth hookup so one of us could DJ while we floated away. The center part has 2 deep coolers where you can load up ice, drinks, etc. You can bring whatever snacks and drinks you want! We had a wonderful time chatting, pedaling, drinking and noshing. We were caught in the rain but thanks to the roof we didn't notice! We all stayed totally dry while on the boat (we did get a little soaked running form the boat to our cars, but that's to be expected!). There are port a potty's at the launch site so you can feel at ease that there is a bathroom. There is a large sign to tell you where to go when you arrive at the parking lot. There is a sunshade and picnic tables while you wait. You have to park in the apartment complex lot, and you just head towards the water- it's not hard to find, but use your GPS if you are unsure. It was a really nice adventure, a great team building event, a unique experience, and definitely something to try this summer!

Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours - Upper deck

Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours

(67 reviews)

Well, my review is a little different than most. What could have been disastrous, turned into a…read morewonderful, experience full of humor and knowledge. My niece had booked a bus tour for her family and myself to celebrate my recent retirement. The night before, we received notice that the bus had broken down and it looked like our adventure was going to be canceled. We were surprised when the owner/operator Joel, offered to salvage the experience and still meet us at the Richardson complex to give us a walking tour of both the newly renovated area as well as the spooky abandoned space. It was pretty cool as it was just the 5 of us and him. Joel is a wealth of knowledge with a humorous twist as he led us through the gorgeous reimagined hotel areas. He actually sat us down and explained how the former psyche center operated and took us through some gorgeous areas full of architectural treasures, mosaic tiled floors and some really interesting stories. Then it was on to the abandoned areas. It's incredible that the complex could get this dilapidated. It will take generations for this place to be fully restored. Joel's personal stories and desire to tell them really made the experience. He definitely turned what could have been a disappointment into a memorable experience. I easily forgot about the bus portion of the tour and will remember the fun facts and the personal touch that Joel provided for us. Even the most seasoned Buffalonian will find these tours interesting and fun. I can't wait to go again when the bus is fixed, but then again, if it's not, Joel can turn the experience around! Thank you for the extra attention! It made all the difference.

Took the historical tour and it was much better than expected. The guide was great and kept things…read moreon a humorous level. It was fun while learning things about the city I've never known. Booking was easy online and they have different types of tours. The level of value you get on this tour is unmatched. I'd like to do the chicken wing or tavern tour the next time I'm in town.

Grand Lady Cruises - boatcharters - Updated October 2026

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