My husband & I took the 2 hour Three Rivers Cruise it was a perfect day for being out on the water…read more The staff is friendly & did a great job of letting us take photos. I highly recommend you give them a try.

Had a fabulous time on the 12:15 lunch tour with a group of friends. Annette, the owner was on…read moreboard as well as the Captain (a teacher at Soule Rd School) and an assistant. As we left the dock and headed out into the SENECA River, Annette gave us a history of the Erie ( now called "Barge") canal. Our captain contributed a few stories to make it even more interesting. As we glided down the River on our pontoon boat, we saw sea birds both at the rivers edge and in flight. As we got ready to go through the Baldwinsville lock, the lock tender gave us some info on the equipment. This is the oldest operating lock in the system. After going through the lock, we stopped and picked up lunch from a man working for the Angry Smokehouse. We had a delicious lunch on the return trip. The crew couldn't be more gracious and we had a blast. There is a bar on board the boat, which made trip even better! Check out the website for the list of tours available. The boat looks to be new and it is quite comfortable. I highly recommend this.

Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on an Eco Tour. Kids were fascinated by being able to use the…read moremicroscopes below deck to see the water samples (plankton!) we pulled up in two places on the lake. Wonderful combination of history and today. The guide and captain were very kind.

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 :)

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!

We stayed here in the yurt. We were able to take canoes, kayaks, and the paddle board. The owners…read moreare extremely friendly and always willing to be available! They have so much to choose from! Kayaking on the canal is definitely a must. You don't want to miss out!

Paddle yourself in a canoe or kayak or take a guided hot trip and Canalside offering a mix of Great…read morehistory, nature (abundant osprey, great blue herons, beavers, turtles) and quiet waterways ... An experience to remember!

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

To Barb and Frank:…read more The day meant so much to me. A special thank you to my wife who arranged my sailing excursion with you on "Crazy Love"; she is such a beautiful yacht. My wife and I are also lucky enough to have four other friends join us to celebrate my 62nd birthday. It was certainly a day I will remember and treasure for a very long time. The smiles and laughter from everybody was truly a gift. From one sailor to another, thank you. Norm

What an amazing time! My wife and I were able to book a 10AM sail for our anniversary and we had…read moresuch a perfect day. Barb and Frank are so easygoing and friendly and they made this such an outstanding experience. They gave us an opportunity to steer the boat and pointed out some interesting landmarks. They were extremely approachable and available for interesting conversation while also fully allowing for us to enjoy our experience together. We will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful time! Very strong winds made for a very angry river but the crew made it…read morepleasurable just the same. Dennis is an excellent guide and a wealth of knowledge. I strongly recommend Clayton Island Tours!!

This tour was worth it very informative, the tour guide was very knowledgeable, we had a lovely…read moretime , I would surely recommend this tour.

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.

We booked a Mother's Day Erie Canal tour on the Riverie, leaving from the picturesque town of…read moreBrockport. The morning was clear and sunny - a perfect day to be out on the canal. I had purchased tickets ahead of time, which was very lucky as the tour did sell out. When we arrived at the (pier) the check in at the office was friendly and efficient, and we were soon boarding the boat for our tour. All of the moms on board were given a free drink, and there was a nice selection of options ranging from freshly mixed mimosas to canned cocktails and beer. Our guide was awesome - he was informative and entertaining and he sang a great rendition of the Erie Canal song. Sadly, I've forgotten his name, but I remember it began with a E. The tour itself was awesome - such a different perspective being on the canal rather than seeing it from the shore. I especially loved seeing the bridge go up and down, and i really enjoyed being able to move around the boat with access to indoor and outdoor spaces so I could have a great view. Although we didn't go through a lock (I believe the Pittsford tour actually does go through a lock), the tour was awesome and I would definitely do it again.