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    Moondance

    4.1 (19 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Sunset from the boat
    Lauren S.

    Absolutely amazing experience! We booked a party for the moondance which was enjoyable and affordable. It's not a crazy party boat, I would say it's better for a work party or birthday party. We had about 50 people on board and it was the right size. People loved the netting where you can see the water underneath you! Plenty of seating available, there is some coverage if it starts to rain, there is a full bar and two bathrooms. The trip is about 2 hours and takes you all around Buffalo's waterfront. It's beautiful! Especially around sunset!

    Margarette B.

    Beautiful boat ride in the harbor. Went with a group of 65. Wasn't sure if there'd be enough room, but it fit us all comfortably. I was grateful there wasn't any rain. Part of the reason there was enough room was due to all the areas of the boat that are accessible. But the covered portion is smaller. Not sure 65 people would have comfortably fit under the cover. They had reasonable prices on a limited selection of drinks. But if you're willing to compromise some, everyone was able to find something. They took credit and cash. Staff was super friendly.

    Antoinina M.

    I discovered this boat company this year when a friend mentioned it to me and now I've gone on it 3x and purchased a season pass for next year. It's a pretty big sail boat, and they have a bar and bathrooms on board. They usually play Jimmy buffet music while you're sailing around. If you love boats but don't want the hassle of owning one yourself, this is a great option!

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    Vicky B.

    Moondance is a giant sailboat with a covered area that holds 50+ people. The boat doesn't look that big but we had a group of 50 and there was plenty of room to move around. Under the covered part there's room to setup a table of food, plenty of benches, a bar, and a toilet. It's a boat toilet, so I recommend using the bathroom before you get on the boat. There are covers that can come down over the sides in case it rains. The bar was limited which is why I'm docking a star. No stir sticks, no white wine, very limited beer and liquor selection, however bartender was super friendly! There is also a net section outside that you can sit on and enjoy the water! The boat ride was 2 hours and didn't go very far, just kept looping around the breakwater so most of the time we were still able to see the downtown skyline, farthest down we went was to the Outer Harbor then would turn around and come back. The bartender also controlled the music and did a great job with selection. Highly recommend taking a ride on the Moondance if you get a chance. Even though it doesn't have all the amenities of other local boats (like Miss Buffalo), it's much more intimate and you're closer to the water (you can sit on the nets and hear/see the water splash beneath you).

    Bahama Mama
    Jessica M.

    This is a really fun, relaxing two hours. I've been 2-3 times now for a work event. They let us bring on food of our choice and have a decent enough selection of drinks given that it's a relatively small boat. Of course your experience is highly weather-dependent, but we've lucked out each time. While eating, I usually hang out in the covered, lower-deck area, then step up to the main deck and sit on the cargo nets right over the water for the rest of the ride (best to leave your phones and other belongings in the covered area since dropping anything may ruin your experience). Plan to go early enough to park and get to the pier on time since they run several per night and have to keep on schedule. When I can't find a spot on the road, I go park across the street at Templeton Landing. If you don't have food on the boat you can plan to grab dinner there or at the canal-side restaurant, which I've never been to, but always seems pretty crowded when there's nice weather. Definitely worth checking out!

    Sou P.

    So my company rented the boat for an evening, and we had set sailed around 8pm. I have been on the Moondance before, years ago, but only during the day. This evening, in late August, it was pretty windy so we were advised in advance to bring a light jacket if you tend to get cold easily. Thank God I did that, because I was so cold out on the water! The boat has two "netted" areas in front, where you can see thru to view the water beneath you. It is recommended that no more than 7 adults be on the netted area at once. The boat has speakers and they were playing music the whole ride. Also, inside the boat, there is a bar and in the lower levels, there are bathrooms as well. I did not visit either of those areas, so I can't comment. However the view at night, as the sun is setting, is SPECTACULAR! It was a 2 hour ride, so we were out there until about 10pm, and you can see the nighttime skyline of the harbor. Overall, I loved the view (maybe even more so at night). I would definitely recommend doing this during the summer months here.

    Vicki V.

    Please let me preface my review by saying that I came on the Moondance Cat for a work event, so I did not deal with setting it up or any of the logistics. However, the event itself was so much fun on this boat. From the captain to the bartender, the whole crew of 3 total, were very nice and cheerful. I felt very safe and secure on this boat as well. Since it is a catamaran they have nets that you can lay down on while the boat is sailing. There is also a nice enclosed space with the bar and places to sit. You can order food through them, and I believe they have relationships with muppets vendors, so many different food options. If you are ever looking for a great way to spend the night with a big group of friends, this is a great idea! I'm looking forward to going again! Ready to set sail

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    I caught a night sail with the moon full and colored orange. So amazing. Looking forward to more evening sails. Thanks Peter.

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    Spirit Of Buffalo

    Spirit Of Buffalo

    (37 reviews)

    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.

    What a smooth and lovely sail along Lake Erie, you could sit where you wanted and move around for…read moregreat photo ops. It wasn't that crowded we each had our own space to chat or sit and reflect and enjoy the scenery. The price was good and for 2 hours worth it. Drinks were offered and served for purchase. You can pay a little more and get drinks included. There's a downstairs and bathroom on board as well. I would recommend bringing a jacket or blanket in the fall temps.

    Moondance - boating - Updated May 2026

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