Cruises and Rates

Champagne Dinner Cruise - 3 hours
Enjoy a delightful cruise and a first rate dinner served as you take in the passing scenery.
$47.00 Adult/ $38.00 Child
Dixieland Dinner $50.00 Adult/$41.00 Child
(Gratuity not included)
Reservations and prepayment, please.
Add a fresh shrimp cocktail for $8.00

Romance Package
For an additional $75 add a little sparkle to your evening. This package will get you a guaranteed table for 2, fresh flowers on the table with a note from you, a bottle of champagne or wine with glasses to keep and an announcement of your occasion by the Captain if you like.
Total cost for 2 $169 (gratuity not included)

Dinosaur Dinner Cruise - 3 hours
Classic bbq fare catered by Syracuse's award-winning Dinosaur Bar-B-Que includes pulled pork, chicken and sausage, plus side dishes and dessert. Also available for lunch for your group of 20 or more.
$40.00 Adult/ $38.00 Child - Erie Canal
$47.00 Adult/ $38.00 Child - Skaneateles Lake
DJ Dinosaur Cruise $53.00 Adult/$38.00 Child
(Gratuity not included)
Reservations and prepayment, please.

NEW! Cafe Brunch Cruise - 2 hours
This pleasant cruise features breakfast pastries, chef's choice of savor quiche, bowl of hearty soup, fresh fruit and a variety of dessert goodies, coffee, tea, champagne or mimosa.
$37.00 Adult / $30.00 Child (Gratuity not included)
Reservations and prepayment, please.

Lunch Cruise- 2 hours
Enjoy the scenery and the captain’s well-informed commentary with your relaxing lunch afloat.
$28.00 Adult/$23.00 Child (Gratuity not included)
Reservations, please.

Sightseeing Cruise - 50 minutes
Enjoy an entertaining cruise, narrated by your knowledgeable captain. A perfect family outing, a pleasant break from work, shopping or travelling.
$12.00 Adult / $7.00 Child / $35.00 Family
(Family is 2 adults and their children under 13. Gratuity included)
No reservations necessary. Advance boarding passes for Skaneateles Lake in July 1 to Labor Day. May be cancelled due to weather or to accommodate different cruises. Please call to confirm departure.

The U.S. Mailboat - 3 hours
Take part in the tradition of mail delivery along the 32-mile shore of Skaneateles Lake. Reserve a box lunch or bring your own.
$23.00 Adult / $17.00 Child / $8.00 Lunch
Reservations suggested. (Gratuity not included)

5-Hour Cruise
Board the Emita II for an extended voyage. 5-hour cruises will be scheduled soon for 2010. Others may become available; call any time to check. Fare includes continental breakfast and lunch buffet aboard.
$60.00 Adult / $45.00 Child (Gratuity included)
Reservations and prepayment, please.

All Day Cruise - 8 hours
Discover the Oswego or the Cayuga-Seneca Canals on a day-long excursion departing our Dutchman's Landing location. Fare includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, museum fee and return by motorcoach.
$95.00 per person (Gratuity included)
Reservations, please.
Reservations and prepayment, please.

Meet Our Ladies

The Emita II, with a capacity of 64 passengers, hosts a variety of cruises on the Erie Canal in the Syracuse area in July and August.

The Judge Ben Wiles , flagship of the Mid-Lakes fleet, seats 100 for dinner, brunch, lunch and sightseeing cruises on Skaneateles Lake.

The 36-passenger Barbara S. Wiles, a graceful mahogany craft built in 1937, is Skaneateles Lake's U.S. Mailboat, one of the few remaining in this country.

The best waterfront dining in New York State!

Special Events Pirate Day August 11! Argh! Keep in touch with us on our Facebook page and here on the website as we plan a day of mayhem on the high seas! Kid's events, costumes, trinkets and fun await the adventurous on Skaneateles Lake and the Erie Canal. More coming to this schedule!   Click here for printable Daily Cruise brochure

Please Note:

Tax: Fares that include food are subject to New York State sales tax for the food portion only. This is included in all fares.

Gratuities: Not included in the fare except where noted. We feel that a gratuity is an age-old custom and should reflect service.

Cancellation: 24-hour cancellation notice required. Cruises may be cancelled if minimum passenger requirement is not met.

Group Rates: Download PDF version of our Group Rate Brochure.

Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any cruise, change schedules or routes, and substitute vessels at any time.