absolutely amazing trip captain Greg was so awesome and very helpful to make sure our day was gold…read morehighly recommended

Terrific!! Captain Greg brought us on a beautiful cruise at sunset. Highly recommend it, gorgeous…read moresunset. Very relaxing and super nice chatting with him too!! Dina, John and Abby

Had an awesome time. I hadn't been on a river cruise since I was a kid, with my dad in the 90s. At…read morethat time in Corn Hill, it was the Sam Patch Boat. Nostalgia and adventure all wrapped into one. I do plan on bringing my kids to the youth one. So excited to see this tour still going strong, years later. It is a treasure that everyone should do annually.

Great captain & crew members! Variety of snacks and drinks. Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages…read more Wonderful scenic views. Very relaxing as well. It's about 1.5 hrs. long. Restrooms provided on the ship.

What a fantastic 90 minute tour! We're visiting from California (I was born here) and getting to…read morelearn about the Erie Canal system was awesome! Thank you so much for the lovely history lesson and wow! Getting to experience the lock! Very cool! Highly recommend!

The Sam Patch Tour Boat offers various tours of the Erie Canal. One is at night, others for…read morebirders, another for kids. I took the 90 minutes tour through Lock 32, which goes through it, tours a bit, and turns around. Light refreshments including beer and wine are available. The tour guides are well informed and the staff very friendly. It's a pleasant and educational trip. Adults pay $30, with lower fees for seniors, military and kids. Very much worthwhile.

We bought the wine and jazz cruise and enjoyed it thoroughly. There was 2 wineries and one…read morebeer/winery on board. Because I bought my ticket with the nys wine card it was a VIP ticket so we boarded before general admission. We did some tasting prior to sailing off so we could enjoy the music and view while out on Lake Ontario. They also served light snacks which was a great idea! I think we will have to do it again next year. There was 3 cruises to choose from and if you are reading this they still have one more cruise in October for this year. Great time and wonderful fun people.

I am an sales associate with Howard Hanna Greece office and we were treated to a boat trip today on…read morethe Harbor Town Belle. I have to say that the staff, food, cleanliness and even the weather was excellent! I will recommend the trip to others.

Introduction to Rochester, NY Trip & Day at Niagara Falls/Buffalo:…read more Now onto the 1st review of the scrapbook series since my girlfriend & I got in a relationship. Representing 1st of 2 from April 2024 is Maid of the Mist. In January 2024 before our relationship started, a friend called me invited me to their relationship love ceremony, not an actual marriage but exchanging vows when the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 was happening over western NY, more specifically in his birthplace, Rochester. On February 29, 2024, during my girlfriend & I's 6th date, we were talking about the logistics of the trip. It was very early on to be planning this trip, but we knew the relationship was going great. We stayed 3 nights at the AirBnB in Rochester, and we had a great time together on the trip. One of the days the group took a day trip to Niagara Falls. Thankfully, it was just the 2 of us in her car both ways, which in all honesty was a nice break from the group. Experience with Maid of the Mist: Besides simply going to Niagara Falls, admiring the great views of the falls, & taking photos, which is great to begin with, going on the Maid of the Mist is a must do for a Niagara Falls trip. Both the US & Canada sides have Maid of the Mist. You go down a ways to the water level, given a blue pancho which says Maid of the Mist, because you do get wet from the water spray, and you board the boat. The boat takes you to the various falls, and it's really cool getting the water sprayed on you, both metaphorically & literally cool. April 9th average high temperature is a bone chilling 52 F, and it really is bone chilling when water is spraying on you. But we really lucked out, it was an unseasonably warm 80 F in Niagara Falls, which was a record high for them. The timing of this total solar eclipse & their love ceremony was what was it was. In general, summer is the best time to do Maid of the Mist, when it's very likely to be warm out. In summary, if in Niagara Falls, try to go to Maid of the Mist unless it's extremely cold or bad weather. Even if it had been that 52 F high average temp, I'm sure we would've done, but would've been more bundled up for it.

Absolutely fabulous time riding Maid of the Mist into the heart of Niagara Falls…read more Check in was super easy and after a short elevator down to the water, we were given a poncho and thanks goodness for that. You will get wet. A small change of position from the boat seems to bring sheets of water onto the decks. Judging from everyone's faces, we were all enjoying ourselves. I highly recommend this.

A Niagara Falls boat ride is the must do and quintessential activity...its awesome! YOU WILL GET…read moreWET!!! Any grand illusions you had about maintaining a cute hairstyle or dry shoes will instantly evaporate into the blinding mist. The plastic protection only partially protects. The short and slowing moving boat slowly cruises past the American Falls, then onto the epic Horseshoe Falls and back in about 30 minutes...one of the best 30 minutes of my life. The America Falls is the foreplay, nice, gentler, and beautiful...but Horseshoe Falls is like a long lasting wet climax that shocks and electrifies your body soul. The sheer power of the water is undeniably humbling. By the time the boat turns around and brings you back to safety, you will emerge thoroughly soaked, wildly exhilarated, and oddly proud of surviving the world's wettest, slowest, and sexiest boat tour. $48 CAD / $35 USD isn't cheap, but worth every penny.

In the mist of the Falls, my brother turned to me and said "everyone's got to do this at least once…read morein their life" and I couldn't agree more! For CAD $48 (~$35 USD) you can sail to the heart of the Niagara Falls! Everyone is provided their signature red poncho to protect your belongings. You can enjoy the view from the indoor cabin or get the full watery experience outside by the side rails or top deck. I chose the bow rails and got absolutely soaked! The views of the falls from up close were truly stunning and unforgettable! This is a must do when visiting the Niagara Falls! Don't miss out!

We had the best time renting a pontoon boat from TC rentals!! Not only do they have pontoon…read morerentals, but if you're feeling up for some SUP or kayaks there are those too! The boat was extremely clean, stocked with everything you would need for a ride including a cord to play your own music.

We had such a great time on Conesus lake renting a pontoon with our friends. Ellen from TC boat…read morerentals was great. The boat was ready , clean , and we even got a pizza from a local restaurant on the lake. We are excited to do it again this year. Also rented a paddle boat for our kids , a different day , and the experience was just as great. I highly recommend to anyone!

I absolutely loved the Erie Canal Lock Cruise! Not because it was flashy or over-the-top, but…read morebecause it was such an incredible experience. Watching the locks open and close from inside the canal, then feeling the boat rise and descend through the lock system, was fascinating. Hearing the history behind the Erie Canal while seeing and experiencing the engineering firsthand made it all come alive. As a wheelchair user, I was also thrilled that the boat was fully accessible. I rolled right down the ramp with no issues. The crew was fabulous, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to assist. An unforgettable experience! #ErieCanalLockCruise #TysAdventures26 #Lockport #NiagaraRegion

This is a nice, relaxing but interesting boat tour through two of the locks on the Erie Canal. Our…read moreguide gave a knowledgeable history and pointed out some historic spots along the way. The best was watching the gates open and close and the water filling up the lock, raising and lowering the boat as we traveled up and down the Canal. Although the weather was very hot you do get a nice breeze and there are snacks and drinks available on the boat. I would definitely recommend this if you have never seen how locks work on a canal before.

What an amazing park! Located right off 441 in penfield this is a perfect spot for family picnics,…read morewalks, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing. Dog friendly. Clean flushing toilets. Big open grassy area. Small parking area by the bridge which gives you access to the other side of the creek. Additional parking below by the picnic area. Fantastic place to explore.

Nice park for a walk. We went to the left of the parking lot and did about two miles round trip,…read morebut the trail went further. I will say it was super muddy today, so make sure you wear boots if you are going when it is wet out! The trail is right along the water, which is cool. I will definitely come back here for another walk. My dog loved it!