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Erie Canal Cruises


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Herkimer
Traveler Description:
Calm and relaxing 90 minute historically narrated cruise on the Erie Canal in beautiful upstate New York. Experience traveling through a lock....... more » Calm and relaxing 90 minute historically narrated cruise on the Erie Canal in beautiful upstate New York. Experience traveling through a lock. Cruising Memorial day through Columbus day. « less
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address: 800 Mohawk Street Herkimer, NY
Tel: 315-717-0350

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4 of 5 stars
thymegrower   17 contributions
Virginia
Oct 24, 2009

When Captain Jack said the Erie Canal should be treated as an outdoor museum, he wasn't kidding. We cruised for an hour and a half which included going through a lock. The scenery was amazing and hearing how important the canal was to the development of our country was very interesting. We stopped in Herkimer for the night on our... more

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5 of 5 stars
Susanarl   31 contributions
Saratoga Springs, NY
Sep 21, 2009

This boat trip is conveniently located. You get off the Thruway (Interstate 90) at Exit 30, go straight at the light, and you're there. The boat is one of the nicest public cruise boats I've seen in a long time. New, clean, and comfortable. I wish I gotten there earlier to get one of the seats in the open bow... more

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5 of 5 stars
ztib4774   1 contribution
New York
Sep 20, 2009

We've taken this tour twice and have really enjoyed it. Captain Jerry is very knowledgable of the area and it's history! There wasn't a question he couldn't answer! My four year old son loved it and he was even able to take a turn driving the boat! What an execellent attraction to have in the Valley! I highly recommend this... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dewey1945   1 contribution
Dallas TX
Sep 15, 2009

I cannot remember when I have had a better experience on a tour. Capt. Jerry is a treasure trove of canal history knowledge. I respect it when someone has taken the effort to learn facts and knows how to convey them in a fun way. We were on our way home to Texas when we saw the brochure in the... more

worth it!
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4 of 5 stars
klemche   1 contribution
CT
Sep 14, 2009

Capt Jerry and Staff make this boat ride fun, relaxing and informative. Also worth seeing/trying is the canal boat ride out of Camilus,on west side of Syracuse. There you can have a pleasant and informative 45 min canal boat ride (only $3) that goes through a restored aquaduct - again nice surroundings and very friendly boat crew. You can also... more

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5 of 5 stars
kate812   1 contribution
Long Island, NY
Sep 7, 2009

Captain Jerry is extremely knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the history and future of the Erie Canal. It was our first experience with this type of cruise and we loved it. Jerry's great sense of humor and attention to the needs of his passengersmade our 1 1/2 hour trip most enjoyable. Would highly recommend it ! more

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5 of 5 stars
Elderhosteltom   3 contributions
New jersey
Sep 1, 2009

A excellent trip, with outstanding commentary..and saw a eagle .... more

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5 of 5 stars
chtuckver   1 contribution
New Jersey
Aug 31, 2009

Our family had just one weekend to get away on a fun, albeit brief, vacation. We live in NJ and found our way up to the "Leatherstocking" Region of NY. We knew that the Erie Canal flowed through the area and were searching for the perfect way to experience it - BOY DID WE FIND IT! The Erie Canal Cruises... more

Awesome
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5 of 5 stars
KarenOneonta_NY   1 contribution
Oneonta, NY
Aug 31, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Took the cruise with our 7 year old nephew, He is autistic and we weren't sure how much patience he would have. The 90 minute cruise was very informative and kept us all very interested in the history of the canal. He was able to steer the boat along with several other young people that were on board. Going through... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelors2009   2 contributions
Munnsville, NY
Aug 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Great ride with interesting facts. Enjoyed going through the lock. Discovered things we didn't know about the Erie Canal. more

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Erie Canal Cruises Address

800 Mohawk Street, Herkimer, NY
Tel: 315-717-0350