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.

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!

Awesome crew and events. I went on a Cruisw For A Cause event for the Hawk wildlife. Its so nice…read moretjat the Grand lady donates $8 per ticket and 15% of bar sales. The cruise for a cause is on Sundays at 5:30 and they website says which non-profit is having the fundraiser. It was a nice day out on thw water. Just wnough time to enjoy the evening. ​

Great night for a cruise, we regularly do a cruise every year, only wish there was more seating on…read morethe rear had to stand the whole time , but we still enjoyEd it

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!

So fun! Definitely a great time for the whole family! Kiddos loved it and the staff were amazing!…read moreThe boat was spacious, comfortable and the drinks for kids and adults were delicious and fun! The kids got to play limbo on the boat and they played fun kids music! Highly recommend if you have a larger group with kiddos!

Great staff ! Great music ! Comfortable ride. Had a wonderful time with my Soaring Spirits group…read more! Would go again for sure !

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.

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.

Meh. Not great, not atrocious. Had higher hopes. Went in asking for recommendations from our guide,…read moreand she was not the most helpful. Speakers quiet and guide also quiet on the recommendations. She did not remind us of time limits and let us roam for too long. The speaker kept cutting in and out. I tried getting closer but that didn't even work!!!!! I don't not recommended this but I also don't think we got the best service. It was fun but it is what you make it so bring fun ass friends. i had fun!!! i would do it again!!

It is a lot of work, no motors to help for inclines The driver even had to get out of the…read moredrivers seat and push to get us started (and up hills - great guy).

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.