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Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises in Lockport
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Lockport, Niagara County, New York, US
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Phone: +1 716-433-6155
Site: http://lockportlocks.com/
Site: http://lockportlocks.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:9AM–5PM
- Tuesday:9AM–5PM
- Wednesday:9AM–5PM
- Thursday:9AM–5PM
- Friday:9AM–5PM
- Saturday:9AM–5PM
- Sunday:9AM–5PM
Comments (199)
Historical boat ride and a delicious home cook meal. Loved it bring a hat for the sunny days.
We loved the canal bike ride, it was great and the whole family enjoyed it.
Great time, it’s a must for anyone in the area, either local or tourists.
Beautiful place a lot of history. The boat trip is incredible. You spend almost 30 minutes maybe more. Its very interesting.
Went on a champagne cruise following my nieces wedding. The boat only went through 2 locks, turned around, then back through the locks, so there was no narrative. But it made for a unique bonus in lieu of the typical reception line and handshakes.Sound system used by the DJ for the reception was a bit over-cranked. Made it difficult to understand the speeches by the party. Also maybe because there was a lot of echo in the hall, who knows.
This was the most amazing tour! I am so glad we went on it, and will never forget it. Our guide knew so much and presented it in such a way that it wasnt overwhelming. I cant think of another tour Ive been on where it cost so little and was such fun and we learned so much. I would gladly go back every time were in the vicinity. I mean, folks, this is THE ERIE CANAL. You know, the one with the song and all that.
Everything was fine me and my mom and her client along with a service dog in training that I’m training for my sister got on everything was fine then in the middle of the ride my mom saw a dog in a dog over the shoulder sling and then after the ride I go to the gift shop and talk to hidy and try to inform her about the law and handed her law cards for which she takes the law cards and ignored every word that came out of my mouth needless to say I will not be coming back because it is not right to be rude to anyone even more so a disabled person that’s trying to inform you on what the law is.
The Murphy’s have a great thing going here! Four generations know this iconic American treasure like no one else. Great people. I wrote them and actually called me back to make sure I understood the details as we would be driving there from Buffalo. Awesome cruise. Awesome history lesson. Almost two hours but not a dull moment with the oftentimes hilarious commentary from the captain. Don’t miss it.
AMAZING FRIENDLY staff gave us a nearly 2-hr RELAXING & informative cruise down the Erie Canal. We loved it! HIGHLY recommend this. (Maybe not so much for kids Younger than school-aged tho).
The trip we took for our anniversary was wonderful. The commentary was fascinating and the knowledgeable staff answered all my questions. I think the locks are ingenious. I thought the beach at the marina was hilarious. Should have taken a picture.
Loads of great history and a great family fun! Zip line goes overhead and caves are always cool. Makes me want to jump off the bridges and locks like we did as kids.
Close at 5p, but last tour at 3p. I showed up just after 3p, no more boats. Times should reflect this. I drove a long way.
Great trip through the locks!
This was afun trip as well as educational. I already knew a bit about the Erie Canal, and locks, but our boat Captain was very informative and I learned some facts that I never even had an idea about. The boat traverses locks 34 and 35 then on a ways further then turns around and back through the locks and further on under 2 drawbridges, then back to the dock. All in all it was about 2 hrs.
My family and I enjoyed the cruise and the Captain had me listening to him the entire time-best boat tour that he added comedy too. I highly recommend this cruise on the Erie Canal!!
Great place to visit if you like history. Unbelievable what people could accomplish when you want to just get it done.
Boat ride was nice., especially since they sell booze. LolCave tour was very good, except there is a bit more walking than some might like...
Great funEmployees Were supper niceA little over crowded for me
The tour and tour guide were great. I learned a lot and enjoyed going through the locks. The only negative is that the tour ended 50 minutes before the scheduled time. A partial refund would have been appreciated.
Informative and fun cruise down locks 34 & 35 of the Erie Canal in Lockport, NY.
Great ride, funny captain! Unfortunately we were freezing cold in the open boat. Miserable weather that day 😢
Awesome! We had a large family and everyone enjoyed the experience. Even though it was raining we really loved the tour and fun details from the guide.
This was the last activity of a vacation to Niagara Falls. What a great way to wrap up a trip!! This is a leisurely 2 hour cruise in the Erie Canal. The captain narrated with a history of the canal and its construction. We got to go through 2 locks which was amazing. The cost is reasonable ($18 with AAA discount), there are snacks and drinks available (again reasonably priced), passengers are permitted to move from the bottom to the top level of the boat. We walked through the event area on the dock and it is beautifully decorated for a wedding or other event. Overall, this is a delightful experience - dont hesitate to take this cruise!!
Very good. Worth the trip. See it and learn.
Such a cool experience! I would say under the age of 5 might not have the best time, but definitely a great and affordable family outing. The Capitan is very informative and funny while running a very efficient crew. If I have any excuse to go back near here, I would go again.
Amazing Place! Kyle did a great tour.
Was a nice boat cruise on a sunny day. Given some info on the canal but would have liked more. Standard seating. Building before/after cruise sold some snacks and souvenirs and had pictures and info on the canal. Enjoyed it.
I went here with a group to see locks as a fun thing to do before we went on some wine tastings. I didnt know what to expect in this and I was surprised at how much fun this was.We got to ride through the locks, which honestly I didnt expect. The Captain of the boat explained how everything works during the process in a very fun and entertaining way. I was amazed at how fast that water flows into the locks.We rode the canal for a while and they played a few songs, including that 15 miles on the Erie Canal song then we turned around and went back down the locks again.At this point I thought the ride was done, but no! We went down stream and went under the bridges that raise up for boats and got to see some beautiful houses and a church made from the stones that were removed to make the canal.I highly recommend this ride to anyone who can spend a few hours on it. Its worth more than they charge for the experience.
Wonderful experience. Enjoyed learning the history of the canal.
Fun trip down the canal and up the locks! Learned a lot about the canals history that Id never heard before. Crew was very friendly and gladly answered any questions posed to them.
Lockport was very nice, except. Google had listed that the boat ride was open. We drove 5 hours to get there and it was closed. While we sat in the parking lot, we checked our phones. It said it was open. We walked around, in about 20 minutes we were done. We will not return to Lockport.
A true entrepreneurial adventure. I always wondered how the lockes work.
Very relaxing ride with a knowledgeable crew that added humor to history to keep you entertained.
Was attending a wedding here. Great staff, the canal cruise was wonderful. Being on a boat/elevator is one of the coolest things I have experienced. The food was good, but that staff really made the experience great.
Very informative, The Tour Guide was Excellent!
An awesome Water adventure on the Lockport lock system and a great History lesson! Fantastic lunch buffet onsite and cool gift shop.Thanks to Scenic Excursions for hauling all of us old people up there for the day.
Great tour kind people its a must when you come to Buffalo
Such a nice and to really get out and see historical lockport. There are so much history about this small town that most people dont know about. Super interesting!
Nice cruise down the canal. It was really hot and they didnt have all the windows open. They had drinks and snacks for sale in the center. Very nice to see the locks in action.
Loved all the history and humor throughout the tour. Great way to make learning fun for kids. Would definitely reccomend as a local sight to see.
Nice place to take a boat tour of the canal and a very reasonably priced gift shop.
First time visiting this place, and all I have to say is AWSOME!! If you like a nice little boat ride (1hr. 45 mins.) And learn a little history this is it. I highly recommend for the whole family. Small restroom and snacks and drinks on the boat as well as at the shop.
My son wanted to go on the erie canal cruise for his 12th BIRTHDAY. Its a 2 hour cruise. Its beautiful and an amazing part of History! Its good for a date, family outing or to just enjoy the history of western new york! The also have a party boat if u want to have a party. Also there is the lockport caves u can take a boat ride in a cave that also includes zip lining! So, u can make it a whole day event!
The tour was okay. The boat ride was the same has the cave walk just much more slower and shorter probably 5 mins. The tour could have been more engaging and interactive for the ticket price.
We had our wedding here during the time of Covid. They worked with us to take care of everything we needed. They seamlessly moved the event outdoors and really made it so I did not have to stress about anything. They took thorough precautions about food handling and the bars all had sneeze guards that looked elegant so it did not look out of place at our wedding. I would 1000x recommend this as a beautiful wedding spot. The food was delicious and they are professionals!! Thank you so much to Mike and his team for allowing me to have to wedding of my dreams even in a time like today where I thought that could not be possible.
Captain Roger was an amazing and experienced host to our canal ride. We had an amazing time on the boat, well worth the money! Fun for all ages. Was highly impressed with his boat driving skills. He was able to keep all of us entertained while driving the boat, playing music, and telling lots of history about the canals and locks. 10/10 would recommend for a family activity.
It was great! Our tour guide captain was wonderful!Our family really enjoyed his stories about the Erie Canal and the Lockport Locks!
Very interesting and an important part of history.
Super friendly and informative staff. Definitely worth it!
Excellent trail, great signs sharing history.
Beautiful scenery, and Wonderful Historical Cruise with a beautiful banquet hall
Great view of the historic Erie canal. Cruise was great. Friendly staff and a really nice facility.
This is a real piece of Americana. Locks still work and the boat ride was really cool. Youll always know your neighbor on the Erie Canal.
Ive been on this boat ride before a few years ago. I enjoyed it! Today I went with several residents from a nursing home where I volunteer. The three men working on the boat were so accommodating to the needs of the residents, especially since all but one were in wheelchairs. Id also like to give a shout out to the three out of town tourists who helped wheel the residents on and off the boat! The whole ride was wonderful and informative! It was a beautiful day, making the entire experience even better. I would highly recommend going on the trip!
Visited Lockport with my scout troop. We took a tour of the caves & learned some pretty cool information that I didnt know about Lockport and the canal. Got to watch 3 boats go through the lock system while we ate lunch. Will probably return with my wife for a day trip to Lockport this summer.
Nice family outing... Not too eventful, but historical, scenic and peaceful.
Went for a wedding cruise along the locks. It was very impressive and the views are amazing.
Toured on 9/4/2018. A relaxing, informative and pleasant tour. Snacks and drinks plus a restroom was available. The tour guide (John) did a nice job explaining about the canal and its history and was easy to hear. They only small improvement could be to offer seat pads. We took the smallest boat but was reasonably easy to board even for someone with some mobility issues. All staff were attentive and helpful. Highly recommend this tour of youre in the area.
Best way to get a glimpse of the erie canal.. The captain and crew get 4 thumbs up. The locks are a unique experience into the past that kept the area alive
This was far more fun than I thought it would be. The captain was very informative in his explanations of how the camel was made. The ride was very fun. Going through the locks was enjoyable and really fun.Everyone on the boat was friendly and enjoyed the trip and we all had a really good time. Meet some new friends and had good conversations.
Very interesting and enjoyable ride. Learn some history of the the canal and see some great sites. Glad we took the time to do this!!!
Love this cruise and going through the locks.
The ride is just the right speed and duration. The locks are a sight to see atleast once in a lifetime especially kids. We went during the pandemic and realized theres really no scope for social distance on the boat. Everyone did wear masks.
We had an incredible experience for the entire family - for kids and adults alike. Never had we thought that for $20, we would witness this 200 year old engineering marvel.
My boyfriend took me here for my birthday. It was so cool! The tour guide gave us a very comprehensive history of the area, while also being very personable. The first maybe half mile of the tour was walking--a fact that was a disappointment to some of the other people in our group. The cave in and of itself was very interesting. We walked down part of it, and then there was a boat ride at the end. A really wonderful experience overall :)
We didnt do the cruise we did a walking tour of the area. It was great. The volunteers they had walking around were friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a nice way to spend our day.
Beautiful and relaxing. Family loved it.
We did this ride with an organization called Operation C.O.M. and we enjoyed it so much. My 4 children and my husband and never been on so it was interesting for them all. My only complaint was we couldnt hear what the captain was saying on the loud speaker (it wasnt that loud). So we missed out on the history portion of the tour. But I got some pretty great photos!
Our whole family had a nice time. Relaxing boat ride and fun to learn the history of canal.
Tour guide John was great! He knew so many little things about the history and surrounding areas of the canal. Our ages range from 9-57 and we were all captivated! The little gift shop is adorable and the nice lady behind the counter was so helpful and sweet.
My husband Chris and I got married last October at the Lockport Locks, and cannot express enough how absolutely wonderful our entire experience was with this venue. Mike was so patient and helpful, especially considering that we live in Alabama and were planning our wedding from afar. He was always flexible in communicating with us, and working around the times that we were in town. On the day of our wedding, everything was absolutely perfect! They made sure everything went to plan, and that everything was taken care of for us. We opted to take the boat ride, and to have our ceremony at the venue. Everything went great! Our guests are still talking about how unique of an experience it was, and how much fun they had. The food was amazing, and the staff was so attentive and polite! I cannot say enough good things about this venue, or our experience working with them. Thank you so much, Mike, for all of your help and support for Chris and I as we planned our wedding, and for helping to make our day more wonderful than we ever could have imagined. October 7th, 2017 will be one of our fondest memories for the rest of our lives.
Amazing!!! Super family friendly. Worth the historical adventure to really see what it felt like.
Wonderful tour, very relaxed and professional. I loved how our captain alternated folk music about the Erie Canal with facts and history about the canal. Very informative. It was something my dad had had on his bucket list since he was a child, so thank you.
Explore the lost pass of a thriving canal
Very interesting an relaxing tour.
Very nice activity to go with family & friends!
The captain and his boat and his lovely assistants who served us dinner afterwards were excellent the cruise down the Erie canal through the locks was just spectacular thank you very much
One of the best things you can do in the Niagara Falls area. Getting to experience traveling on the canal is a unique and unforgettable experience. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff and funny captain. Would do again, and recommend to anyone.
Very pleasant experience. Captain gave interesting history about Canal and how the locks work. Relaxing and fun.
Great afternoon cruise. Nice crew and very informative. Cruise last around an hour and forty five minutes and you go through 2 locks and down the canal for a bit. The boat turns around and you go back through the locks again. Snack bar and bar on the boat, very friendly staff. Interesting day.
This is an awesome adventure. It is different than any other attractions. Nice 2 hours cruise up and down the Erie Canal and through the locks. Very peaceful ride and only $18.50 each.
Excellent tour and a lot of fun. Competitively priced and a perfect way to spend a few hours on the water.
This boat cruise through lock #35 was really interesting and a great experience for the entire family. The captain was a great story teller to listen to. The boat was super clean and comfortable. We all learned a lot and thought it was money well spent.
Great ride! Learned so much from the captain. He was a bit funny too. It was a beautiful day for a boat ride.
What a neat place to see up close! Staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable about operations and the history of the canal.
Excellent history and John was a great captain.
If you have never been through a canal lock, this is an inexpensive unique experience. Also learned about why this canal was so important bad in its heyday.
We really enjoyed this. I have never been through locks before and to see the engineering and design of these old locks were simply amazing. I highly recommend this tour! Well worth it!
Great experience! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good value and a must do if you are in the area.
We had a wonderful family trip on the Erie Canal cruise. The tour was great as we learned a ton of history and commentary from the captain. Also, the snacks were a fair price and seating was comfortable. We will definitely be back.
Great time for all ages! Captain was friendly, funny and informative. Ride lasts about 1.5 hours and is interesting, relaxing and very scenic. So much history to learn!
Great cruise, very informative, living history
Nice little cruse up and down the canal.
This is a boat trip you have to take to really appreciate what people could do in the early 1800s. Very relaxing, great for the whole family. A wonderful trip back into time. Lockport is a great little city too.
Very nice people, very informative learned alot. Thank you for the wonderful day
We had our wedding here in June 2016 and would recommend it to anyone. We were married outdoors and the area was beautiful with colorful flowers and a waterfall. The area was quiet and everyone could hear our wedding vows without a problem because Canalside supplied microphones. There wasnt any boat traffic at all. Everyone loved the boat ride for cocktail hour and this made it very unique for all of us. The reception was indoors and it was very nicely decorated with white tableclothes and white chairs to match. It looked very nice. We were supposed to be done at 11pm but ran over until about 11:30. We never felt rushed or hurried. The coordinators were helpful every step of the way. If you want a unique wedding at a beautiful place, go here! Highly recommended.
Had a lot of fun! The vistas were beautiful. The lock was fun! I learned a lot! Got to see baby ducks and they did not get squished by the lock door or sucked into a whirlpool.
We had a great tour guide. I dont remember his name, but he looked & sounded like Ray Romano. He was full of interesting information about the Erie Canal during the 2 hour trip.
Absolutely awful from the start. We put down a deposit for our wedding and left with nothing in writing, not even so much as a handwritten receipt. We were told a contract would be mailed to us which we did not receive. When I called to get something in writing I was first told we never paid the deposit, then I was told my wedding was not a priority to them. This was followed by months of phone calls and emails with no response. When I finally received my contract, it was incorrect and I had to call multiple times to get a corrected copy sent to me. The complete lack of customer service and communication led us to find a different venue which was the best decision we could have made. If you are looking for a venue that is professional and happy to give you the best possible experience, look elsewhere.
Crew was excellent. Captain had excellent parallel parking skills!! Loved the info along the canal.
Such a fascinating place. The people so friendly. The canal ride so beautiful and informative. I loved going through the locks! An experience ill not soon forget. Thank you to all that makes this happen!
My wife and I really enjoyed the experience on the canal today great trip awesome crewMoney well spent
The locks and Erie Canal is very cool and nice. Took the boat ride and it is very cool seeing the locks open, close, filling with water, draining water, and moving through the locks and the canal. Had a wonderful time.
There is really nothing to this tour. The vessel goes up and down 2 immediate locks, which was the most interesting part. To be honest, it was interesting for about 30 seconds. The rest of the tour was really drab. The tour guide seemed irritated by questions. And the particular deck hand on my tour made and received numerous phone calls from his cell which overpowered the guide, so even if I wanted to listen to the guide...I couldnt. I would have rather educated myself on my own on the really neat bike trail that runs along side of the canal for miles and miles.I was deciding between this tour and the maid of the mist tour at niagara falls (which is only 15 minutes long) and I really regret choosing this one.
Relaxing and educational cruise. A must do in Lockport. Beer and wine were available. Staff were friendly and courteous. .
Slightly pricy, but very enjoyable. Wear sunscreen on the upper deck.
It was a lot of fun. Very relaxing going through the locks. Would definitely recommend going on this tour through the Erie canal channel locks.
First time ever on a canal cruise. It was wonderful. The Captain was very professional.
This place is incredible. The walk is very pleasant, and the shops are just a stones throw away from the canal.
Great tour, lots of historical information presented in an interesting way. Ask for Captain Mike!
The Erie lock cruise was awesome, great narration from the captain, and very informational. We learned a lot of Erie lock history. The best 2 1/2 hours ever. A must do if your in the area.
Page was our tour guide. She was great.She is very knowledgeable and gives a great tour. Please remember to give her a good tip. She works hard for you.
Our office booked a two hour cruise ride with Mr. and Mrs. Murphy. They were excellent hosts and very accomodating. Mr Murphy was the captain, he was friendly and very nice to work with. He arranged for us to have our own private boat, drink service onboard, and was flexible with the time. I definitely recommend this cruise for your next office or family event!
Fantastic experience!!! Captain Rogers was knowledgeable AND very entertaining. Great trip!!!
Good folks. Get to go through the locks both ways. Great experience.
This was a very relaxing and educational experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and personable and they offered refreshments for the 2 hour tour. Make sure you take cash though.
It was boring at some parts and the boat ride was really slow
Fun experience. Disappointed the gift shop was closed when we got back from the boat ride so we could not buy souvenirs.
I really enjoyed it was a great birthday day crew is very good clean and upkeep well
Did the Locks Cruise with a group of friends and strangers. Everyone was talking about going again. They have a BEAUTIFUL wedding venue available. We never even knew about. Seriously thinking about getting a group together to do a dinner cruise! Small nautical themed gift shop too, complete with ice cold drinks AND ... souvenir sweatshirts ! lol
Awesome sight to see operations of the 5 lock system for the barge canal and restored original Erie canal. A must see to watch demonstrations of the erie canal lock system being done like the olden days by hand. Plenty to do and see here. Stop by the flight of 5 winery.
Loved the narrated canal ride through the locks.
Very historical and worth the stop. Informative and interactive staff make it a must for all ages. Plenty of photo ops. Going through the locks is a must for any traveler or history buff
Such a cool experience!’!!! Informative talk as we rode through the locks. Refreshing adult drinks and snacks for purchase on the boat along with non alcoholic drinks. So worth the time and money!!!
The locks are really interesting! Make sure to stay long enough to see a boat go through. Very nice park, too.
A nice place to walk, run, or bike.
It was a very nice trip. The tour guides were funny and informative. I would recommend two things sun screen and reservations.
The journey takes though the history and development in total of lake erie and man made channel. People are really friendly and informative. This canal amazed me by using physics and engineering made marvel in goods and human transportation.
Great ride - interesting Captains talk. Great educational experience for kids and older people alike!! Great value for the money!
First time visiting and it was a nice day to attend, the captain was funny and gave history
A very enjoyable, informative boat ride on the historical Erie Canal. We traversed through two locks, numbers 34 and 35 in the heart of downtown Lockport, NY.
A very cool experience with lots of interesting history. The captain and crew were so nice and acknowledged everyone with a smile. Thumbs up!!
Great tour, informative and fun. Beautiful time on the canal. Captain Roger was knowledgeable and full of interesting info. Id go again!
It was a nice cruise.
A very enjoyable & information boat ride through the locks, a must do for a day trip.
Very informative about the canals. Just wish it had lasted longer.
Love it narrated historic tour , reliving the moments in history when water was the principal means of transport. Experience water elevator locks are marvels of engineering🚣.
The capitan was a hoot and it was a fun experience. Id recommend it as a nice activity for the fam.
Our wedding was so fun. Marybeth is amazing. We have been on the tours as well. Knowledgable staff.
Captain was both entertaining and informative. Totally enjoyed experiencing the locks firsthand and marveling at the ingenuity and determination of those who worked so hard to make it happen.
Friendly staff. Captain was entertaining as well as informative about the history of the canal.
Wonderful captain giving information. Able to get up and walk around was nice. I would suggest the upper deck as it gives way for the best views.
Great history, the Lock Keepers are very informative and friendly!
Enjoyed the cruise and the Info! Erie canal music was very fitting!
Djed a wedding there .. Staff is top notch.. Food was awesome..thank you for your help..
This was a really neat up close and personal first-hand experience of the locks!
Very fun! My kids loved it!
Very cool cruise. Captain rodger was funny and informative. Very relaxing crusie along the canal
Awesome history...awesome just beautiful .and 40 miles of trails right by the Erie canal .this would be a great couple day bike ride..
Great route. Beautiful view of the locks. Attended as part of a cocktail hour for a wedding and had a great time.
Very informative, I would recommend if you like history
Was there for a wedding 6/19/21, and it was a well ran ship ~ Great venue!!!
Banquet there today,celebrating my sons life, passed too early
Excellent tour and once in a lifetime opportunity for most people. Boat captain was very knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the tour.
Perfect place for a wedding venue or just something different to do on your day off.
Great boat ride. Really enjoyed ourselves
I loved the history and the beauty of this trip! My sons field trip was such an experience that I never knew was right under my nose. Lol
Loved the boat ride through the locks! Knowledgable and humorous guide. Really fun experience!
I liked this tour on the Erie canal, but that may be because of the science lover in me. Money well spent and lots of interesting trivia.
Was a wonderful place to visit. Learned a lot about the canal I did not know. Would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn about our history of NYS.
I went when I was in 4th grade with Pembroke Intermediate school and now Im here with my daughters class! Get time and awesome history lesson for the next generation!
Such a great experience! Well worth the time and cost. Would love to take my grandson sometime.
A great historic tour of the canal with insightful narration by the captain. Great crew with well stocked bar.
Super fun boat ride
Great for walking around trails lots to see even if you dont take the guided tour still lots to do
Very interesting historical experience.Dog friendly
Love, Love Love !!Ive taken other Canal tours in different Towns.None of them compare to Lockports sites and History shared !
A Really nice & informative cruise. We had a great time thanks you to our crew & Captain Nick. Would go again!
Awesome and historical
Great venue for parties, wedding receptions or anything else that you celebrate.
Very informative boat tour of the canal & locks. The canal is a complex achievement for the early 1800s.
Especially enjoyed the haunted lantern tour in October. Very friendly, knowledgeable and hilarious tour guide.
What an awesome experience. Highly recommended. Great job putting a one of a kind tour.
Learn about the history of the locks and canal system;take a boat ride or enjoy a leisurely walk around the canal, or visit the discovery museum and see the old locks.
Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Respecting covid guidelines. Great time!
All this years of living here, never knew this sight seeing adventure was here. So cool to experience a little piece of history.
Great path, kind people. Nice spots to lean back. Take in the view and the fresh air.
Great stop and worth the trip. Very informative, including fantastic interaction with guides. A must do, for western NY tours.
Very few people realize how amazing this technology and I think will qualify as one of world wonder co spider the length and size built without machinery
A must see if you are in upstate NY
History is a good thing. Very knowledgeable staff.
Beautiful scenery good food along the water and good old-fashioned Main Street what more can I say I love Lockport born and raised
Its OK. Boat captain narrates history over a cheap PA system and its hard to understand him. I was ready for it to end halfway through the boat tour.
HMMMM, price was $1 more than on their own brochure? Good cruise, though, and informative.
Great boat ride through two locks on the canal!! Very interesting!
I didnt go on a cruise, I was in the area and stopped to take pictures. Beautiful scenery!
It was a pretty amazing experience for my family.
Enjoyed the relaxing cruise with the facts that were learned.
Awesome! Great way to sail and learn about the Erie Canal.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-11We had a lot of fun here. I really wanted to experience the locks, and I was not disappointed. It blew me away to see how fast they filled and drained. 3.5 million gallons in 8 minutes! If you look at my pictures, you will see one with a green bridge just above the water, and another with the same bridge waayyy over the water. 8 minutes! The boats captain was pleasant and enjoyed his work. He narrated throughout, though it was often hard to understand over his microphone system. We very much recommend this tour.
Review №2
2021-08-16Very relaxing and memorable excursion. The captain and his two mates made the tour through the locks so informative and special. I really enjoyed the guided tour information provided by the captain and the nostalgic music of the years gone by.
Review №3
2022-06-27Very pleasant experience and lovely amazing people honestly loved the experience l would love to go back again.
Review №4
2021-06-05What a amazing tour of the Lockport canal!! I wish it was longer and offered alcohol but even without it, it was the bomb 💣 and you cannot beat the price. If I could give them 100 stars I would.
Review №5
2021-05-31Im so happy and glad I did this tour. This is an amazing unique awesome experience and the team who run the whole tour is amazing. A wonderful experience. A MUST if you do Niagara Falls. I super love it! And strongly recommend it. You will be super happy if you do this tour! Thanks all crew for this tour!
Review №6
2021-07-27This was fun and we learned a lot! My grandkids enjoyed it as well. Upper deck or lower deck, snacks available for purchase, and you learn a bit of history. Needed more time in this area!
Review №7
2022-05-18We had a fun time. It was a small group on tour, but the captain was very knowledgeable and fun. It was informative from both a historical and current standpoint. Highly suggest, especially if youve never traveled through a lock before.
Review №8
2021-10-20The family met up to do the ride ...ages 4-72.Some have never been on it before.. everyone loved it ...than we met for a pot luck ..
Review №9
2022-06-08The cruise was informative and a great first hand experience of the engineering of a lock system. The staff went way above and beyond to help my partner and I get back to buffalo via bus and train, after lyft brought us to Lockport but could not get us back. Dan, again thank you so very much for the information and great help.
Review №10
2020-08-10Boat ride lasted for about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Was fun, relaxing, and informative. The captain takes you up and down two locks (basically, an elevator for boats) with the boat rising about 50 feet higher than the starting point. Drinks (including alcoholic) and light snacks are available for purchase on the boat as well. The boat has two floors that you are able to freely walk up and down throughout the trip. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable and the price was fair. Would definitely recommend trying it out.