Barging on The Erie Canal
Two and Three Day Cruises
Self Charter Available: 3/4/7 Days
Stoney Creek Travel
Weaverville / Asheville, NC
828-658-2582 / Toll Free 877-658-2582
DEPOSIT: A 50% deposit confirms your reservation. Full payment is due 30 days before departure.
CANCELLATION POLICY: $30 per person booking fee with written cancellation at least 20 days before departure. After 20 days, full fare unless the reservation is resold.
TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Strongly Recommended
SPECIAL DIETS: Please advise us of your special needs
ACCESSIBILITY: The dining/lounge area and accessible bathroom are located on the main boarding deck of the Emita II. The upper deck is reached only by stairs. Please call to discuss your situation.
GRATUITY: A tip is a tradition that should be commensurate with service. A crew gratuity, therefore, has not been included in the fare. In general, 7-10% of cruise fare is considered appropriate.
PARKING: There is free parking at each departure location. On the day of departure, report first to the Emita II, where crew will greet you, help with luggage and direct you to parking.
PACKING: Casual, comfortable dress is the rule on board. Plan layers for unseasonably warm or cool days. Luggage travels in our chase van, so bring a carry-on for camera, binoculars and rain coat (just in case). Some hotels have pools; bring a suit. It is possible to swim in the canal. In some areas, the canal is dredged to 8 to 10 feet. There are some natural edgings and natural areas that are deeper.
Cruise Itineraries 2011
September
- September 7 -- 2 Days: Seneca Falls - Oswego
- September 12 -- 3 Days: Syracuse - Buffalo
- September 15 -- 3 Days: Buffalo - Syracuse
- September 21 -- 2 Days: Syracuse - Rochester
- September 23 -- 2 Days: Rochester - Syracuse
- September 28 -- 3 Days: Syracuse - Buffalo
- September 30 --- 3 Days: Brockport (Rochester) - Syracuse
October
- October 5, 2 Days: Syracuse - Rochester
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Buffalo or Brockport to Syracuse Itinerary OR Reverse AND
The Erie Canal between Buffalo and Syracuse faithfully follows the route of Clinton's Ditch through farmlands and villages. Eastbound or westbound, you'll see lots to remember from the deck of the Emita II.
• Niagara Escarpment
• Original 1861 locks at Lockport
• Canal towns, parks, lift bridges
• Stone aqueduct at Palmyra
• Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (Bald eagles!)
• Cross Lake
• New canalfront at Baldwinsville
Oswego to Seneca Falls Itinerary OR Reverse
Oswego - Seneca Falls: The Oswego Canal traces a history of transportation, agriculture and commerce.
• Bascule lift bridge at Phoenix
• Stone work from original Oswego Canal
• Bustling port of Oswego
Be captain of your canal boat, cruising along the Erie Canal, stopping at charming villages. Reminiscent of barge cruises in Europe.
Charters are available May 6 - October 15, 2011. Call 877-658-2582 for availability.
Lockmaster /34:
Full Week $2300. Weekend/Mid-Week: $1575
Lockmaster 41/42: Full Week $2975. Wkend/Mid-Week: $1875
RATES -- DO NOT INCLUDE NY TAX OF 8%.
Full Week:
Charters start on Fridays with orientation at 2 PM.
Return Friday at 9 AM
Charters start on Saturdays with orientation at 2 PM.
Return Saturday at 9 AM
Weeklend:
Charters start on Fridays with orientation at 2 PM.
Return Monday at 9 AM
Mid-Week:
Charters start on Monday with orientation at 2 PM.
Return Friday at 9 AM.
Vessel is returned to point of departure.
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Inclusions:
More that enough fuel for a week
Red and bath linens, dishes, kitchenware
Required safety and boating equipment
Two bikes for exploration
Comprehensive orientation and driving lesson
Professional cleaning and servicing of boat
Tolls
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Channel markers make navigation simile on the Erie Canal. The locks are fun and you will get full orientation about lock navigation. You set the pace and stop where you want to stop. Visit museums, hike, bike the tow path, fish, swim. Canal villages have public docks that are like parks where you can tie up. You also can anchor in secluded spots along the canal banks.
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Lockmaster Features:
Engine: Diesel with single-lever control, including plenty of fuel for charter.
Electrical: 12V DC for refrigerator, lights, pumps. A 120V converter supplies outlets for shaver or CD player.
Electric Bow Thruster: Extra feature to help with maneuvering.
Enclosed Bow: Cushioned benches in the canvas-covered bow offer fair-weather sleeping options.
Galley: Central heat, stainless steel gas range and oven, sink, electric refrigerator, cooking utensils, table service, plenty of storage.
Water: 100 gallon fresh water tank with pressurized hot water system.
Shore Power: In addition to the battery/inverter system, the shore power connection automatically overrides the inverter to provide a full 20 amps of 120 V AC power from shore-side outlets.
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PAYMENT: 50% using credit card. Balance is due 60 days prior to departure date. $500 refundable deposit by credit card, charged after cruise if damages.
INSURANCE: Liability coverage is required. Your homeowner's policy may cover you or choose cruise line's for $75 per boat per week.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted cruising on Cayuga, Seneca & Oneida Lakes and Lake Ontario.is at the discretion of the cruise line.
BOAT CLEANING: A professional staff cleans each Lockmaster after every charter.
PETS: One Lockmaster 33 is available for charter with a small well-behaved dog. A $300 fee will apply. Please call to discuss.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Fewer than 45 days prior to charter: 100% of fare
46-90 days prior to charter: 50% of fare.
90 or more days prior to charter: 15% of fare
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What is the Lockmaster like?
•The Lockmaster is a sturdy and comfortable vessel.
•Bed and bath linen, dishes and kitchenware are aboard.
•A professional staff cleans and services your Lockmaster (included).
•Full orientation and driving lesson (included).
•Fuel for the week is included.
•Your Lockmaster has 2 bikes for exploring towns and trails.
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What’s the Erie Canal like?
•Calm waters with channel markers make canalling easy.
•Set your own pace.
•Each canal town has a unique personality.
•Make friends at farmer's markets, shops and taverns.
•The locks are fun; instructions are included.
•Visit museums, hike the tow path, fish, swim. Relax!
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Where to tie up at night?
•Canal villages have pleasant public docks.
•Each lock is like a park with places to tie up.
•You can even anchor in a secluded spot.
Float along the Erie Canal and reminisce about history-filled days when cruises on the Erie Canal were the main means of transporting persons and goods. Sit back and relax, enjoy the tranquil setting unfolding before your eyes. A vision of lawns, docks, farms, forests, and wildlife. Visit quaint, charming towns that seem to belong to yesteryear.
Enjoy three delicious meals onboard the canal boat. Evenings are spent in comfortable lodging on shore.
What's included?
•Each day includes cruising on the canal, several lockings and lively commentary.
•Each trip features a tour of a working lock and a historical site (conditions permitting).
•Meals, simply prepared, bountiful and delicious are served on board.
•Overnight accommodations are at comfortable hotels nearby.
•One-way itineraries include the return by motor coach.
Not Included: Transportation to the cruise departure point.
2011 Cruise Rates, Per Person
2 Day Cruise Rates: Double $394, Triple $382, Single $470
3 Day Cruise Rates: Double $659, Triple $615, Single $693
The cruise line reserves the right to cancel cruises, change schedules or routes, or substitute vessels without prior notice. Food and beverages served aboard
Charters are also available. Captain your own comfortable, easy-to-operate Lockmaster Canalboat. Cruise for a few days or a full week.
You set the pace and the route. Each canal town has a unique personality. Tie up at pleasant public docks or anchor in a secluded spot along the banks. Get to know the locals. Visit restaurants, bars, parks, farm markets. Bike or hike the tow path. Fish and swim.
The Canadice, the Hemlock , the Onondaga and the Oneida, at 34 feet, are perfect for a couple or young family. Each features a private cabin with a double berth, one head and shower. The kids can bunk in the traditional pipe bunks (lower is twin size, upper is smaller) in the galley/living area or on the cushioned benches in the canvas-enclosed bow.
The Skaneateles II and the Cayuga, at 41 feet, each offer one double-berth cabin and one cabin with twin bunk beds. Each has some additional sleeping in the living area. Spacious galley, two heads and a shower complete your live-aboard haven. Each also has a canvas-enclosed bow with cushioned benches.
The Seneca, the Canandaigua, the Okeechobee, and the Otisco II, at 42 feet, each have two double-berth cabins. There is additional sleeping in the living area and two cushioned benches in the canvas-enclosed bow area. In addition, each as a comfortable galley, two heads and a shower.
Lockmaster 42
Lockmaster 41
Emita II
Choose a convenient week or weekend getaway with a Lockmaster Boat Rental Charter
What's the Emita II like?
•She's a refitted Casco Bay ferry, 65 feet long and 22 feet wide.
•She carries an intimate complement of 42 passengers, captain and crew of seven.
•Houses dining/lounge area, bar, small library, open front deck and efficient galley.
•Her upper deck offers open space, a shade canopy, comfortable seats, tables for cards and a fantastic view.
Departure Locations
We will send driving and parking directions, and itinerary of your cruise and suggestions for nearby hotels. Most cruises depart at 9:00 a.m.
- Buffalo: Lockport, 20 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo.
- Syracuse Westbound: Emita II's home dock, 15 minutes northwest of downtown Syracuse.
- Syracuse Eastbound: Brewerton at Oneida Lake, 20 minutes on I-81 north of Syracuse.
- Amsterdam: Lock 11 in Amsterdam.'
- Rochester: Mid-Lakes Erie Macedon Landing, Macedon, 20 minutes southeast of Rochester.
- Brockport: Market Street west of Park Avenue bridge.
- Oswego: North of Lock 1 off East First Street.
- Seneca Falls: Cowing Street off Routes 5 & 20 downtown.
Lockmaster 34
Lockmasters depart from Mid-Lakes Erie Macedon Landing in the town of Macedon near Rochester.
From this location on the western Erie Canal, you can travel to the Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals and discover history, culture, new experiences and fun!
Here's a sample.of what routes you can take and what you can see.
Erie Canal West of Macedon
• Shopping, dining in Fairport, Pittsford
• Liftbridges at Spencerport and Brockport
• Waterfall Park at Holley
• Classic architecture Albion
• Medina sand stone, Oak Orchard Creek
• 1865 double locks at Lockport
• N. Tonawanda is the western terminus
Erie Canal East
• Aqueduct Park in Palmyra
• Historic Richmond Aqueduct
• Cross Lake
• Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
• Pleasant park and dining at Baldwinsville
Cayuga-Seneca Canal
• Quirky canalside cottages
• Trinity Church
• Double locks at Seneca Falls
• Historic site, museums, shopping
• Waterloo, birthplace of Memorial Day
• Seneca Lake State Park
Oswego Canal
• Lift Bridge at Phoenix
• Bridge House Brats
• Towpath along the way
• Harbor of Oswego with lots to see and do
