Competent and professional; great location with tinge of Buffalo History. Boats are clean and…read morecomfortable; chartered one and signed for a lesson. Greeted by Captain Bill who looks right out of Central Casting as a formidable seafaring man. The crew on hand were also knowledgeable and full of energy for sailing. Lake Erie! Right at our finger tips, is a gift and a privilege to explore in a safe and friendly environment.

We spend time in Buffalo occasionally for our business, and this summer will be more than usual,…read more so I wanted to surprise my husband with a yearly membership. What an amazing experience! I can't wait to join this group more often. Thank you, Captian Zimmerman for making this an easy YES!

It's an inexpensive way to spend a beautiful afternoon....love, love. Great for pictures. Insta…read moreworthy.

Updated review 8/9/26…read more Another great WNY/Buffalo summer experience. I have increased my rating of the Moondance catamaran boat ride, leaving the Erie Basin Marina. Even though the boat does not sail out onto a Lake Erie as far as one would expect, $28 for a cruise at sunset especially is definitely worth it. The views of the Buffalo skyline, the lit up silo and the Naval Park, are spectacular from the water. Next year, I'm considering buying a season pass. This way I can enjoy the sailing anytime I want. as much as I want during the sailing season. Cocktails are reasonably priced on board. You're allowed to bring your own food and snacks from home. The music to accompany the tour was a little loud at first, but then turn down which was appreciated. The captain and his crew were friendly and gave good advice on before the sail began. The ramp from the dock makes it easy for those with disabilities to board and exit the ship. There are two bathrooms below deck. But they do require some stairs to go down.

Best sailing school in WNY by a mile. We are both ASA 101, 103 and 104 trained through Sail Buffalo…read moreand having had sailing lessons before, I can tell you that there is no comparison to other programs. They are slightly more expensive but ultimately, the value makes them cheaper. As a skipper, you have access to a boat virtually anytime you like for the entire summer, with none of the liabilities of ownership (slip fees, maintenance, haul outs and storage. And the floating docks actually have prime accessibility to the sheltered outer harbor or open lake at the mouth of the Buffalo River across from Canalside. If you are interested in learning to sail, you need to give Sail Buffalo a look.

Best sailing school in WNY. The Jr Sailing program for kids ages 8 to 18 is comprehensive and fun…read morefor all ages. Kids learn to become saf and confident sailors while having the adventure of a lifetime.

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.

Fun 2-hour+ one way kayak paddle from Lewiston to Youngstown on Niagara River. Agree with shop that…read morethis trip is for experienced kayakers. Great instruction on how the water current flow. Some sections it was recommended to paddle in the middle of this wide river. Boats are picked up separately. For return, kayakers walk up to Main Street to catch free Discover Niagara bus.

I went kayaking this past Saturday morning on a tour of the lower Niagara River from Lewiston to…read moreYoungstown, with a stop at Stella Niagara, It was only my second time kayaking and Libby, the owner, provided me with through instructions on how to paddle, steer, and stop. I was the only person booked for that morning. She could have easily canceled and said there weren't enough people booked, but she did not, which I appreciated. I had my own personal tour guide, Henrik. He did a great job telling some historical facts and stories about the area. I grew up in rural Niagara County, and he had some stories I had never heard before. Henrik was an excellent guide. The views were amazing. It was so peaceful out on the river. I fell in love with kayaking after that tour. I highly recommend booking a tour through Niagara Outfitters.

Right on the water!! Beautiful views, great ambiance, lovely location…read more Amenities inside the building are not so great, but there is a bar and a full kitchen (you can bring in your own drinks and food and set them up here for your party - which is a major, money-saving plus). The furniture is older, but does go along with the whole sailing motif. During the summer, I could see us coming back here to have our little ones play on the swings or hang out by the pool (also right on the water!!!). I was here for a party and there were about 30 people here and it wasn't crowded or cramped at all (and we were all inside the whole time).

I've chartered with Mark 3 times. He's the hardest working captain on the lake. We always catch…read morefish even when others on the lake don't. He uses every technique possible to make sure we are successful. We caught 18 today ranging from 3-7 pounds. He's great with kids too. You'd be a fool not to use Mark.

From the owner: Trophy Fishing Charters - Guaranteed Fun for Everyone!…read more Enjoy Lake Erie charter fishing at its best catching trophy walleye, bass, perch, or trout. Your fishing charter can leave from; Barcelona, Dunkirk, Sturgeon Point, or Buffalo NY. Fishing Techniques to be used on your charter: Rod in hand fishing techniques will always be my first choice to catch trophy sport fish. This is the most exciting and challenging way to catch game fish. For walleyes, this usually means bottom bouncing with my own hand made worm harnesses. We will also long line troll with segmented lead core lines using inline boards, or with dipsy divers, or with down riggers and my own worm burners, if that's the way the walleyes want to bite that day. For bass and perch, I prefer very light tackle with live bait. And for bass I will also use any type of artificial lure. I trailer my boat so that we can be catching the most active trophy game fish as they move seasonally on the eastern end of Lake Erie.

Such a let down after they renovated it for 2 years…read more I used to love sitting at a table in the shade with my book and watch my family bring our dogs down there to play and now I can't even do that because the tables and chairs are gone and they build up the rock wall around the beach. The beach is still inaccessible there are giant cement blocks so it's not a straight shot down for a wheelchair and the grass around them is very uneven and hilly like ground for a wheelchair to go over and I got stuck in the rocks and had to ask people to help push me out, then on the way back to the walk way (video I posted) my wheelchair was going to flip. There are small simple things that they could have been done, I've been to other beach's that have strips over the sand/ rocks that wheelchairs can ride over. The building looks nice they added a small golf course. To me it seems like all they did was build the restaurant and build up the rock walls especially around the beach.

As summer 2026 is just ahead of us and I'm looking forward to going. But before they started the…read morenew renovations I would take my grand dogs and my dog there and play in the water. It's a beautiful location. Nice and private dogs. Love it. And I would go by myself and spend the whole entire day there. Relaxing. I have nothing bad to say about the place the way it was. Like I said, I'm looking forward to coming there very very soon and I will post what I think

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.