Join us for Kids’ Cruises aboard Sam Patch in September to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate” Day!
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Join us for our Kids’ Cruises aboard Sam Patch on September Saturdays to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate” Day! Young passengers will be treated to pirate-themed puzzles, games, and activities. They’ll create their pirate name, make a model pirate ship, and find treasure as they cruise the Erie Canal and traverse through…
ATTENTION TEACHERS! Take your students back in time on the Sam Patch this fall!
Celebrate the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial and take your students back in time on Sam Patch this fall! We’re often booked up for spring cruises and have to turn classes away. But we have openings for your class this fall before our season ends on October 31. This is the perfect field trip for fourth graders…
Head West on the Erie Canal to the Historic Canal Villages of Spencerport and Brockport
Come take a memorable trip on the cruise boat Riverie, heading West on the Erie Canal to the historic canal villages of Spencerport and Brockport. Riverie will dock in both villages and do roundtrip departures for a few days in August. The docking location in Spencerport will be at the Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum 16 East…
All Aboard for August Kids’ Cruises on Sam Patch!
Ahoy mateys! Your kids will discover their inner sailor as they glide along the Erie Canal onboard Sam Patch in August. Our August Kids’ Cruises feature nautical-themed puzzles, games, activities, and crafts. Kids will get a behind-the scenes look at our vessels and will learn to tie nautical knots. They’ll also join our Captain in the pilot…
Unlocking the Past Speaker Series on Riverie and Sam Patch
The Erie Canal is so much more than an engineering marvel! It was home to preachers and pirates, brawlers and men called canawlers. The canal was a key portion of the underground railroad, birthed the women’s rights movement, and literally put Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse on the map. Folklore figures Joshua the Frog and Daredevil…
Celebrate the Erie Canal’s 200th Birthday with Us!
We invite you to join the celebration of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial by adding your name to history—literally! Visit the Corn Hill Navigation Waterfront Center to sign our oversized public birthday card, honoring 200 years of the Erie Canal’s legacy. It’s a fun and meaningful way to be part of this milestone year. Can’t make…
Join Corn Hill Navigation at the Corn Hill Arts Festival!
We are thrilled to be part of the beloved Corn Hill Arts Festival once again! Taking place July 12 and 13, this iconic summer celebration transforms Rochester’s historic Corn Hill neighborhood into a vibrant showcase of art, music, food, and community. While you’re enjoying the festival, be sure to stop by our booth on Corn Hill…
Host an event to remember with a Private Charter on Sam Patch or Riverie!
Celebrate a milestone, reward your team, or host an unforgettable gathering aboard Sam Patch or Riverie—Corn Hill Navigation’s classic canal boats offering private boat charters in Rochester, NY. Each vessel accommodates up to 40 guests and delivers a unique perspective of the historic Erie Canal and scenic Genesee River. A Floating Venue for Every Occasion…
Tastings on the Water: Riverie’s Summer Sip ’n Sail Series
Join us on select Thursday evenings aboard Riverie for our Sip ’n Sail cruises, featuring local businesses with a passion for providing great libations*! You’ll have an experience to remember on our tastings cruises, which include great drinks, light fare, and the incredible scenery of the Genesee River and Erie Canal. Flight Wine Bar Tasting on Riverie –…
Introducing Corn Hill Navigation’s “Unlocking the Past Speaker Series”
Happy Birthday Erie Canal! Find out how “Clinton’s Ditch” turned a remote village on the country’s western frontier into America’s first boomtown, and the many reasons we have to celebrate that muddy little ditch’s 200th birthday this year. This season, in honor of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial, each Wednesday will feature a different guest expert…
Kids’ Cruise Adventures
Introducing Corn Hill Navigation’s upcoming season of Kids’ Cruises, featuring games, activities, puzzles, and crafts specifically designed for passengers from ages 3-12 (but enjoyable for all ages)! In June, young passengers will be treated to puzzles, games, and activities related to the month’s “I Spy” theme. What wonders will your youngsters spy from the deck of…
Celebrate on the Water with Private Charters!
In addition to more than 800 cruises available at cornhillnav.org, both Riverie and Sam Patch are available for private charters! Our floating venues, perfect for groups of 10-40 people, will set the stage for a unique experience. Your guests will enjoy the beauty of the Genesee River and Erie Canal, while celebrating your special event….