August, 2012 we were visiting Rochester and went on the canal cruise wine tasting. We were offered 4 flights of white wine and 4 of red wines. The theme this evening was "Blended Wines", from all over the world including the Finger Lakes region. We complemented the wines, with cheese, pepperoni, strawberries, chocolates and a delicious pasta salad made with... More

The 90 minute cruise on a packet boat takes you west towards Lockport, up to Lock 32 on the Erie Canal where you enter the lock and are raised 25.1 ft to the next level. The boat goes through the lock and turns around and travels east past the boarding point. Along the way, a guide provides interesting historical information,... More

Small price. Friendly people. Beautiful day outside And on the waters. Couldn't ask for anything more!

We have this natural beauty right in our own town ... and then to see the canal from the water, is amazing. The boat allows you to relax and enjoy!

This is an enjoyable, inexpensive boat ride on the Erie Canal, including passing through a working lock. On our tour, the age of the participants ranged from about 8 to senior citizens and all seemed to enjoy it. The crew does a narration which is interesting. Along the way, we encountered rowers, fisherman, and a heron. At the conclusion of... More

We enjoyed our 90 minute ride on the Sam Patch as a late afternoon activity with the kids. The Sam Patch leaves from Pittsford and the ride down the canal looking at the village shops and homes is very relaxing. Going through the lock is impressive and informative. I think the kids would have been good with the 75 minute... More

We just returned from a trip home to Rochester, NY & a first time treat of a boat trip on the Genesse River & Erie Canal. They did a wonderful job of combining a history lesson, a civics lesson & an ecology lesson all in less than 90 mins. We learned sooo much! The folks who run it are all... More

Nice boat ride along the Erie Canal, 90 minute tour along Pittsford to Lock 32. We got to go thru the lock, go a little way up and turn around and go thru it again! Affordable, $12 each, they sell soda, beer, wine and snacks on the boat Very comfortable and enjoyable We did ask the tour guide to sign... More