This is an excellent opportunity to see properties around the lake, some of them accessible only by boat, and also to enjoy a different perspective of the mountains, including White Face. The guides are knowledgeable and I learnt lots of things about the lake itself and celebrities coming here. The cruise takes an hour and costs only $15. More

We took the boat cruise on the lake from the marina. This was an excellent way to see the lakeside 'camps' and the islands in the lake. The tour was narrated and the guide was very knowledgeable about the properties. More

Thought this was a perfect thing to do on a beautiful day. We had been very busy hiking and biking on our vacation to Lake Placid and on the recommendation of our B&B hostess we decided to try something on the water. The boat ride was very relaxing and the scenery was just beautiful. The narrative was interesting and informative... More

We purchased tickets for the 4PM ride at 2:30PM when we found that the 2:30 time was sold out. We arrived at 3:55PM to find the boat had already left. It was nowhere to be seen so must have left 5-10min before we arrived. What disappointed us was the gentleman handling of the problem. He was arrogant, and said that... More

We enjoyed the boat ride on the lake enough, but don't expect anything terribly original - it's virtually the same boat ride you'll find in any tourist town. The one hour ride is nice, and the narration and good-natured joking and little-bit-o-history is well done, if corny and predictable. Not to say it's not a pleasant time - just a... More

Took a 1 hour ($11 per adult) boat cruise around Lake Placid on the Doris- What a great tour- The scenery was outstanding and the narrated tour very informative and humorous- I could do this every time up visiting More