Overview

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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Average1%
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Hours Today: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

LOCATION

800 Mohawk St, Herkimer, NY 13350-2261

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rnrichm40

Syracuse, New York

1

Reviewed yesterday

History with fun

I have read a lot on the Erie Canal but it all becomes fresh when you are actually there. You have to be there to really know how nice it is to tread along history's wake. Here is where Split Rock made its mark for...More

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kjoseph11

1

Reviewed yesterday

Peaceful, informative, beautiful

Great trip for educational purposes and for a Sunday afternoon. Well run. Lot of history. Very enjoyable.

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Stephen S

21

Reviewed 2 days ago

Great Tour

It was a pleasant, relaxing boat ride as we learned about the history, purpose, and construction of the Eerie Canal.

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Cameron S

1

Reviewed 2 days ago

Erie Canal Tour

Great tour! Learned a lot about the area and the boat ride was fun. I would recommend this to trip to anyone visiting the area.

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ginaedwards54

Syracuse, New York

1

Reviewed 3 days ago

A great time!

The crew was very knowledgeable, the gift shop had merchandise from numerous local attractions. The only down side is the restaurant only serves a dinner menu on Sunday.

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Reviewed 4 days ago

Excellent

Crew was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly, and enjoyable. Price was reasonable! Length of time was perfect!

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Sharlene C

21

Reviewed 4 days ago

We loved it and plan on doing it again

My husband and I took our grand kids on this tour, my grandson age 8 was the first to "captain the ship" and had at least 100 questions that Captain Jerry patiently answered and even our 11 year old grand daughter thought that it was...More

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George B

Oradell, NJ, United States

2

Reviewed 5 days ago

Well Worth it!

Entertaining and informative for adults and children. Refreshments available. Very comfortable indoor and outdoor viewing/seating areas.

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Shelley B

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Reviewed 5 days ago

You won't be Disappointed

I took my parents and friends with me on this cruise. It was so comfortable and relaxing for everyone. Everyone was very kind and helpful. The Narrator of the cruise was also great. It just made it better to know the history surrounding the area....More

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Kathleen C

Utica, New York

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Reviewed 5 days ago

Cruise Erie canal history, entertaining, an perfect for all ages!

Wonderful informative great for all ages! Captain Jerry...live an recorded...takes questions is a wealth of knowledge!!! Crew is fantastic too Inexpensive family fun to be enjoyed bye all!!

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loretta p

Do u have availability for july 22 2018 ? And how far are you from herkermere koa camp ground?

June 22, 2018|

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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.

sjmerlin

Are pets allowed in the cruises?

September 17, 2017|

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I don't think so.

jdelo121

What time of the day do offer tours?

March 19, 2017|

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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