Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise

Highlights / General details

Enjoy a unique narrated boat ride on the actual historic Erie Canal. Cruise past many historic sights and five original locks. Experience being raised and lowered 50 feet in the only double set of locks on the Erie Canal. Banquet and meeting rooms available all year. Seasonal cruises. Only 30 minutes from Niagara Falls and Buffalo. AAA GEM featured on the History Channel.

Cruise under the curious “Upside-down Railroad Bridge”. Experience “Locking Through” – being raised and lowered 49 feet in Locks 34 & 35. See the remaining half of the famous “Flight of Five” Locks from the 1800. Be amazed at the 20-foot high stone walls of the 1800s “Deep Rock Cut” and stone tow path blasted out of solid stone with gun powder left over from War of 1812. Travel under the widest bridge in the US. Pass under 2 lift bridges that raise straight up. Vessels are equipped with restrooms and licensed beverage snack bars.

Inclusion

Live Narrations; Free on street parking and free lot parking.

Exclusion

Transportation to departure location.

Hours of operation

Spring – May 3-June 22: Daily at 12:30 and 3:00pm; Additional Cruise Saturdays at 10:00am. Summer – June 23-September 1: Daily at 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 3:00pm; Additional Cruises Monday through Thursdays at 5:30pm. Fall – September 2-October 13: Daily at 12:30pm and 3:00pm; Additional Cruise Saturday at 10:00am.

Duration

Cruise approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Location Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises depart from 210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14904.

Participant restrictions

Children under 4 years of age are free.

Location

Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises depart from 210 Market Street, Lockport, NY 14904.

Participant restrictions Children under 4 years of age are free.

Policies Please arrive at least 15 minutes before cruise time. Guest must bring photo ID to redeem voucher. Guest must indicate need for wheelchair accessibility when making reservation.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation