History & sightseeing
Buffalo River History Tour
Follow the Erie Canal and Buffalo's working waterfront with a docent-led story of the city that grew around the grain trade.
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Choose narrated history, traditional sailing, sunset views, family outings, or a tropical tiki boat. Every public cruise starts at Central Wharf in Canalside.
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History & sightseeing
Follow the Erie Canal and Buffalo's working waterfront with a docent-led story of the city that grew around the grain trade.
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History & sightseeing
Pair a Buffalo River cruise with a guided walk through the Perot Malting Plant and Silo City's grain elevators.
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History & sightseeing
Cruise the Niagara River aboard Harbor Queen while local stories bring Lake Erie and the river to life.
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History & sightseeing
Ask waterfront specialists about Buffalo's landmarks, waterways, Erie Canal, grain industry, and ongoing revival.
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Sailing adventures
Spend a summer afternoon on Lake Erie aboard Buffalo's classic red-sail schooner.
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Sunset & evening cruises
Watch Buffalo's waterfront lights come on from the deck of the red-sail schooner.
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Sailing adventures
Sip Niagara-region and international wines with charcuterie as Spirit of Buffalo sails Lake Erie.
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Sailing adventures
Pair Buffalo craft brews and complimentary snacks with a sail on Lake Erie.
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Family-friendly cruises
Follow pirate stories, hunt for treasure, and sail with family entertainment aboard Spirit of Buffalo.
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Family-friendly cruises
Enjoy a 90-minute Lake Erie cruise with a complimentary hot breakfast, pastries, coffee, and juice.
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Family-friendly cruises
Take a one-hour Caribbean-themed family outing on Big Kahuna.
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Sunset & evening cruises
Pair cocktails and Buffalo waterfront views as the sun drops over Lake Erie and the Buffalo River.
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Sunset & evening cruises
Enjoy cocktails and Buffalo Harbor scenery from the upper deck of Harbor Queen.
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Tiki & party cruises
Spend two hours with island music, a cash bar, and Harbor Queen views across Buffalo Harbor.
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Sunset & evening cruises
Catch live music, drinks, and open-water views during a two-hour concert cruise.
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Tiki & party cruises
Put Buffalo Harbor in a tropical frame with island music and Caribbean cocktails on Big Kahuna.
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Sunset & evening cruises
Pair Buffalo waterfront views with rotating trivia and music-bingo specials aboard Harbor Queen.
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Sailing adventures
Combine a Spirit of Buffalo sail with a meal option at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery.
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Sunset & evening cruises
End the day on Lake Erie with one included adult nightcap and Buffalo skyline views.
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Sunset & evening cruises
Taste cocktails from local distillers with charcuterie as Spirit of Buffalo lights up the waterfront.
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Tiki & party cruises
Turn up the party music and settle into island-inspired cocktails on Big Kahuna after dark.
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Tiki & party cruises
Meet your friends on Big Kahuna for a relaxed happy hour on Buffalo's waterfront.
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All departures start here
44 Prime Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Arrive at least 30 minutes early and check in at the Canalside booth.