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Boats for hire

Whether your passion is to paddle through history or be the captain of your nautical journey, the New York State Canal System offers a multitude of options for today’s visitors. From day tours to overnight cruises, the choice is yours. The Canal comes alive during the summer, filled with festivals and fishing derbies.  The fall offers visitors the opportunity to see Upstate New York’s foliage from the water, blending two of New York’s most beautiful attractions into a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors.

Types of Boats Available Along the Canal System

English Narrowboats
Photo of English Narrowboat

Houseboats
Photo of Seneca Lady Houseboat

Crewed Charters
Photo of the Force 7 on the Canal
Tourboats
Photo of the "Belle" Tour Boat
Canoes
Canoes Lock Thru
and Overnight Cruisers
Photo of the Grande Caribe