PRIVATE CHARTERS

Curate an experience by choosing:

Your vessel: Sam Patch or Riverie

Your route & starting location*

Amount of time on the water

Flexible cabin arrangements (including removal of table & chairs, if desired)

Catering and bar options offered

*Location transfer fees included at an additional cost*

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The perfect floating venue for:

Board Meetings
Client Meetings or Dinners
Team Building
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Bridal Showers & Bachelor Parties
Reunions
Birthday & Anniversaries
And More!

Select the options below for more details:

Riverie is Corn Hill Navigation’s new vessel located at Corn Hill Landing on the Genesee River in Rochester.

The Corn Hill Navigation Waterfront Center, located at Corn Hill Landing at 280 Exchange Blvd. is also available for meeting space for an additional fee.

Your Private Charter includes:
- Captain and crew members
- Your chosen route: Riverie cruises South on the Genesee River to Genesee Valley Park then heads East (towards Pittsford & Lock 33) OR West (towards Brockport) on the Erie Canal. You get to choose where you’d like to go!
- Riverie can comfortably accommodate up to 35 seated guests(capacity varies based on catering arrangements)
- A 15-minute narration (can be longer) on the history of Rochester’s waterways
- Additional beverage service is not required
- Beer, wine, and cocktails “in a can” are currently available for purchase on board Riverie along with non-alcoholic beverages
- We recommend charters work with our list of preferred caterers to get the best experience on board with a company familiar with our vessels
- 50% deposit required in advance to secure your reservation
- Prices exclude applicable sales tax
- We suggest adding a $100 gratuity for our staff. This gratuity will go directly to your deckhands, captain, and charter coordinator.
ACCESSIBILITY:

Riverie was designed for mobility needs in mind.

Riverie is wheelchair and walker accessible. Riverie’s port at 280 Exchange Blvd, has sets of ramps leading to the Genesee River that will get you on board safely and efficiently.

There is a bathroom on board that is accessible for all as well.
Sam Patch is Corn Hill Navigation’s replica 1800s Packet Boat located at 12 Schoen Place on the Erie Canal in Pittsford.

Your Private Charter includes:
- Captain and crew members
- Your chosen route: East (toward Fairport) OR West (toward Lock 32 and Downtown.)
- Sam Patch can comfortably accommodate up to 40 seated guests(capacity varies based on catering arrangements)
- A 15-minute narration (can be longer) on the history of Rochester’s waterways
- Additional beverage service is not required
- Beer, wine, and cocktails “in a can” are currently available for purchase on board Sam Patch along with non-alcoholic beverages
- We recommend charters work with our list of preferred caterers to get the best experience on board with a company familiar with our vessels.
- 50% deposit required in advance to secure your reservation
- Prices exclude applicable sales tax
- We suggest adding a $75 gratuity for our staff. This gratuity will go directly to your deckhands, captain, and charter coordinator.
- Sam Patch Boat Cabin ready for a Private Charter
Charter is limited to 40 passengers unless other arrangements are made in writing in advance of the charter. Please note that Sam Patch can comfortably accommodate up to 40 seated passengers and Riverie can comfortably accommodate up to 35 seated passengers. There are outdoor decks on both boats.

Please discuss your plans for live entertainment and/or catering with our charter coordinator to determine how it will impact seating during your charter.

*For seated meals, capacity will be decreased
Additional meeting or event space with your Riverie charter may be arranged depending on availability – hourly rates will apply. The space accommodates up to 33 people and includes a patio, smartboard, speakers, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave, two restrooms.

Waterfront Center at 280 Exchange Blvd.
- Patio at the Waterfront Center
- Kitchenette, tables, and chairs can be used for meetings
- Front desk with doors to two accessible bathrooms

Contact Us for More Information on Booking Your Private Charter

This form is to collect information for a Private Charter on Sam Patch and/or Riverie.

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What special event you are chartering the vessel for?

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What Date and Time would you like to Charter the Vessel? Submitting this date & time does not confirm availability of the vessel you are requesting. Our Charter Coordinator will contact you regarding your request.

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How long would you like to cruise for?

How many people do you intend to have on your charter? Please see the vessel capacity details in the drop down on the charter page

Will your cruise be catered? Please see our list of approved caterers from the drop down on our charter page.

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Based on catering choices, is there a particular caterer you would like to work with from our list?

What beverage package would you like for your cruise? Please see details for beverage package options from the drop down on our charter page.

Are there any accessibility needs we should be aware of to best prep the boat for your charter?

Would you like to add-on our Waterfront Center at 280 Exchange Blvd as an additional space to host your group pre/post cruise? Please see details from the drop down on our charter page.

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