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    Erie Canal Cruises

    1,018 reviews
    #1 of 8 things to do in Herkimer
    Tours, Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports
    About Erie Canal Cruises
    We offer many ways to enjoy the sights and sounds of a trip down the Erie Canal! Our most popular cruise is our sight seeing cruise. Daily sight seeing cruises are 90 minutes in length and travel east on the Erie Canal through Lock 18, raising and lowering vessels over 20 feet! Pass by the Fort Herkimer Church, one of the oldest in the state. Hear an award-winning narration about the past, present and future of the Erie Canal. Sight seeing cruises offered 7 days a week from mid-May through Columbus Day. Join us on a specialty cruise! Welcome on board a Living History Cruise to the Historic Herkimer Home, "Rock the Lock" on a Friday Night Party Cruises, laugh all the way down the canal on a Comedy Cruise or relax and enjoy a Canal Nations sunset cruise!
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    Reviewed December 16, 2018
    Historical Trip

    This relaxing river trip was made more enjoyable by the captains of the boat and their enthusiasm. From beginning to end there was a historical narration by the captain and recordings. This put the crowning touch to our visit to the Erie Canal Museum in...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank retdvm
    Reviewed November 1, 2018
    A MUST!

    Captain Jerry, the crew, the whole experience was wonderful!We stepped onto the boat and were treated to life on the water past, present and future. This was a wonderful afternoon of history, education and entertainment.

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    Date of experience: October 2018
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    Reviewed October 25, 2018
    Enjoyable cruise thru the fall leaves

    Cruising the waters through the foliage and scenery was very calming. We met some great people!! Will do it again.

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    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank jimva12
    Reviewed October 24, 2018
    Great excursion

    I've taken 3 Erie Canal Cruises in the past several months, and the guests that I take have loved it every time. I love to see history preserved.

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    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Zana J
    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    Enjoyed the cruise very much

    The daily sight seeing cruise was awesome! The ship was clean and comfortable. The captain was informative & entertaining.

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    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank amanda062018
    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    Fun and educational..

    Really enjoyed the cruise! the weather was perfect and the Captain was very interesting and funny besides. So it was quite a tour!

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    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank mercPleasantValley
    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    Cancellations

    We've been cancelled twice. We live over in Vermont several hours away and the first time we called for a reservation by telephone only to arrive and be told they'd sold out to a bus tour. The second time we reserved by email. We do...More

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    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank OnAir602917
    Reviewed October 17, 2018
    Erie Canal Cruise at Herkimer, NY

    What a wonderful cruise! If you like boats, interesting waterways, history, and nature, this cruise is for you. I took the 90-minute cruise that went through a lock in historic upstate New York. We traveled the part of the Canal that intersects with the Mohawk...More

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    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank lcohen100
    Reviewed October 17, 2018 via mobile
    Love the Erie Canal

    My wife and I both love this tour. There was so much history. How the canal operates was very interesting. Don’t miss a chance to see this amazing national treasure.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank ohgordie
    John C, Public Relations Manager at Erie Canal Cruises, responded to this reviewResponded October 17, 2018

    Thanks for your great review! We are glad you enjoyed your cruise with us.

    Reviewed October 16, 2018
    Sight Seeing Cruise

    We spent a beautiful afternoon on the L'il Diamond. The captain was very knowledgeable and informative. He definitely knew his stuff and he let the children sit at the helm for pictures! A pleasurable day! Well worth it!

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    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank furgalfarm
    John C, Public Relations Manager at Erie Canal Cruises, responded to this reviewResponded October 17, 2018

    Thanks for your great review! We are glad you enjoyed your cruise with us.

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    June 22, 2018|
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    Response from Donald R/Carol ... B | Reviewed this property |
    The cruise port is about 7 or 8 miles from the KOA. We were able to book the cruise during the week on the night before.
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    September 17, 2017|
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    Response from Brian P | Reviewed this property |
    Per website: • Daily Cruise schedule varies by day, click on "Book online" above or call 315-717-0077 for our schedule. erie canal cruises. COM go to tickets section For Example, the schedule of rthe sightseeing cruise this... More
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