It's said a rising tide lifts all boats. There's some pretty heavy lifting in New York. On our many waterways, you'll find steamboats, paddlewheelers, canal boats, catamarans, and all kinds of boats waiting for you to come aboard. From the Hudson River, to the Atlantic Ocean, to the Great Lakes and the Erie Canal and so many other lakes and rivers in New York, you'll sail amid spectacular scenery. Here are just some of the many boat tours in the state.
You can take in skyline views of
New York City on
Circle Line cruises, or sail right up to the pounding
Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist tour, or see right into the St. Lawrence River from a
Blue Heron Glass Bottom Boat.
Try different kinds of boats. Many waterfront cities and resorts offer scenic cruises on paddlewheelers like
Lake George Steamboat's Minne-Ha-Ha.
Clayton Island Tours take you on catamaran cruises past waterside mansions. Catch a breeze on the top deck of the
Summer Wind cruising Chautauqua Lake, or the
Lauren Kristy, a turn-of-the-century riverboat sailing from
Long Island.
For something really different, hop aboard the quirky
Aqua Duck that tours
Albany's historic neighborhoods and then splashes into the Hudson River. Or pack a lunch and ride along with one of the
Old Forge Lake Cruises' mailboats.
The only thing more relaxing than a day on the water is several days on the water.
Mid-Lakes Navigation runs 2- and 3-day
Erie Canal trips that let you meander past historic canal towns and scenic countryside.
Whatever you choose, watch your step. You just might have a bit of a sailor's swagger when you come ashore.