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See Upstate from a Nautical Perspective- Seasonal Boat Tours -
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Embark upon a Fun-filled Boat Tour surrounded by Wildlife & History
Want to experience the extraordinary? While Visiting Upstate during the Spring, Summer, and early Fall, Boat Rides are a great way for family & friends to sightsee the local terrain and wildlife while exploring local attractions and enjoying favorite on-board or dock-side snacks & drinks.
New York State is blessed to have hundreds of miles of waterways - from the historic Erie Canal to the Glacial Finger lakes, Great Lakes, and pristine rivers - and no trip is complete without exploring these magnificent resources.
Most Round-trip excursions last 1 - 3 hours, and some offer an on-board or dock-side luncheon & bar, or romantic sunset dinner cruises.
A Sightseeing and Educational Adventure awaits you and your family on board the MV Teal
at Discover Cayuga Lake Tours in Ithaca.
Boat Tours by Region & Town
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> Mohawk Maiden Cruises
130 US-4, Schuylerville, NY 12871
This women-owned boat touring company offers cruises aboard the Caldwell Belle, an authentic, chain-driven sternwheel paddleboat as well as the M/V Mohawk Maiden, a pontoon boat.
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> Pat II Keuka Tour Boat
8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840
With accomodations for 16 passengers and 2 crew, the Pat II is ideal for a scenic hour-long cruise or perfect for chartering 90-minute family and friends’ excursion.
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> 1000 Islands Water Taxi Scenic Tours
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
1000 Islands Water Taxi provides exclusive scenic 1000 Islands cruises aboard a classic wooden boat.
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> Adirondack Cruise and Charter Co.
549 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Adirondack Cruise and Charter Co. features a wide variety of ticketed cruises from sunset and foliage cruises to elegant dinner cruises on Saratoga Lake and Fish Creek.
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> Bemus Point - Stow Ferry
PO Box 339, Bemus Point, NY 14712
Since 1811, the Bemus Point - Stow Ferry has been bringing guests across beautiful Chautauqua Lake in is a relaxing, scenic way.
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> Bianconi Tours
403 Main St., Aurora, NY 13026
Set on the east shore of Cayuga Lake, Bianconi Tours promises an unforgettable boating experience on Cayuga Lake.
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> Tour Buffalo by Pedal Tours, Boats and Bikes
359 Ganson St., Buffalo, NY 14203
Pedal Tours depart from two locations, downtown Buffalo and Canalside, while boat tours leave from the River Works.
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> View Buffalo like Never Before on a Buffalo River History Tour
Central Wharf at Canalside, 1 Naval Park Cove, Buffalo, NY 14202
Let Buffalo River History Tours take you on a cruise through history along the Buffalo River on its 48-seater River Queen.
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> Canandaigua Lady
205 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua, New York 14424
Enjoy narrated cruises about the Canandaigua Lake with lunch or dinner cruise aboard the Canandaigua Lady, a 19th-century steamboat replica.
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> Ride aboard Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Boat Cruise
1 North Franklin St. Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Located at picturesque Seneca Harbor Station on Seneca Lake, Captain Bill's offers magnificent views and diverse experiences from two different vessels.
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> Captain J.P. Cruise Line
278 River St., Troy, NY 12180
Available for charter out of Troy as well as New York City and Poughkeepsie, The Captain JP III is one of the largest and most lavish cruise vessels in the Capital Region of upstate New York.
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> Carillon Boat Cruises
102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Fort Ticonderoga invites visitors to step aboard the Carillon, a 1920s-style vessel, to enjoy a 75-minute scenic cruise on gorgeous Lake Champlain.
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> Charter you own Floating Tiki Tour at Lake George
3 Montcalm St., Lake George, NY 12845
Experience the beauty of Lake George in a new way – on a covered, 12-passenger floating Tiki barge.
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> Chautauqua Belle
Steamboat Landing, McCrea Point Park, 14 Jones and Gifford Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701
The steamship Chautauqua Belle offers a variety of cruises, including historical, lunch, evening cocktail cruises, fireworks, dinner cruises, private charters and the popular foliage cruise in the fall.
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> Clayton Island Tours
39621 Chateau Lane, Clayton, NY 13624
Experience the grandeur and beauty of the 1000 Islands Region by boat! Clayton Island Tour’s offer 1.5- or 3-hour scenic tours with professional tour guides ..
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> Discover Cayuga Lake On Board the MV Teal
805 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850
Enjoy family-friendly eco-cruises, tranquil sunsets and special events aboard Cayuga Lake's largest tour boat, the MV Teal.
