Erie Canal Cruise Itineraries

The Emita II offers a variety of 1 and 2-day itineraries covering different regions of the New York State Canal System. Our 2012 schedule is not yet finalized but our cruises will cover the central and western regions of the Erie Canal, the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and the Oswego Canal. Here are some of the highlights from those regions.

The Erie Canal between Buffalo and Brewerton 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
• Three Rivers where the Oneida, Oswego and Seneca rivers converge
• Lock 23, the loveliest on the system
• Brewerton at the western end of beautiful Oneida Lake

The Cayuga-Seneca includes some of the more remote regions of New York's canals and some unique cultural history as well.
• Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (bald eagles!)
• Double locks below Seneca Falls
• Trinity Church
• Quirky canalside cottages (watch for canalligators!)

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

Syracuse to Oswego or Oswego to Syracuse 1 Day
Oswego to Seneca Falls 2 Days