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    Erie Canal Cruises

    973 Reviews
    #1 of 8 things to do in Herkimer
    Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours
    Closed Now: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    800 Mohawk St, Herkimer, NY 13350-2261
    Open today: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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    “Very Enjoyable”

    Took family on this cruise. One member of our group is handicapped and requires a wheelchair. It... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    jay S
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    Lexington, Kentucky
    “Glad We Did It”

    We took the 1:00 canal boat ride on Sept. 22. The weather cooperated and the ride was very... read more

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    Sally Ann S
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    Valga, Spain
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    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...more
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    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    800 Mohawk St, Herkimer, NY 13350-2261
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Very Enjoyable

    Took family on this cruise. One member of our group is handicapped and requires a wheelchair. It all went very well. The trip takes you down river and through Lock 18 twice. That is something I've never done so I was pleasantly surprised. We all...More

    Thank jay S
    Reviewed yesterday
    Glad We Did It

    We took the 1:00 canal boat ride on Sept. 22. The weather cooperated and the ride was very enjoyable. Captain Jerry's narration was very informative and interesting. He is extremely knowledgeable about boat travel. It is too bad some people are SO rude and talk...More

    Thank Sally Ann S
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Enjoyable and informative

    Relaxing ride down the Erie Canal. Informative captain who even let the kids sit at the wheel for a minute.

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    Thank Cheryl G
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    worthwhile experience

    I will add my vote for a great outing. We had a perfect fall day to do it. The history was interesting. I was initially disappointed because I had always imagined the original narrow canal with the paths for donkeys. But that didn't lasted long...More

    Thank dardimond
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Learning about the history of the Erie canal

    What a better way to learn about the Erie Canal then to actually be on it and have someone describe its stories and historical facts. The captain who gave the narration was so great. You could feel his enthusiasm about the history of the canal...More

    Thank AorsiFry1
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    first time for this local girl...

    my father and step mother were in from out of town and suggested this cruise. we took my three year old grandson as well. captain dave and mate keri were great! it was a beautiful day and we all had a great time. the history...More

    Thank smialyneyez
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Awesome experience

    The cruise was very well narrated by the captain. We had beautiful views from the boat and was exciting going both ways through a lock.

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    Thank teslatheman
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Not just a boat ride

    Captain Jerry could not only operate to boat, but he knows his history and a few jokes. We appreciate the history

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    Thank andrewscski
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Up Close and Personal

    I've been on a partial traverse of the Panama Canal with a large cruise line and this was a miniature version of that. However, the best thing was I could actually see the workings of the canal and locks rather than looking down from 6...More

    Thank captnk
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    September 2018

    Excellent boat crew, very educational, and pleasant. The cruise was pleasant with beautiful scenery. I would recommend it to everyone.

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    loretta p
    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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    March 19, 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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