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PRIVATE CHARTERS

Curate your cruise for your special event!

Day and evening cruises are available for the following pricing options:

Peak-Pricing

(Friday 4pm-Sunday 4pm)

Cruise Time
$1,200 1.5 hours
$1,900 2.5 hours
$2,200 3 hours

 

Off-Peak Pricing

(Sunday 4pm- Friday 4pm)

Cruise Time
$1,000 1.5 hours
$1,250 2 hours
$1,500 2.5 hours

Curate your experience by choosing:

  • Your vessel: Sam Patch in Pittsford, NY or Riverie in Downtown Rochester, NY
  • Your route
  • Amount of time on the water
  • Flexible cabin arrangements (including removal of table & chairs, if desired).
  • Catering options offered.

You may make dining arrangements through one of our approved caterers:

Farmhouse Table Food

Kate Sumner, Operations Coordinator

Phone 585-467-4400 (Office)

Email: kate.sumner@farmhousetablefood.com

Website: https://farmhousetablefood.com/

Simply Crepes

Amber DeMarzio, Catering Sales

Phone 585-766-5085 

Email: amber.demarzio@simplycrepes.com

Website: https://www.simplycrepes.com/

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse

Marianne Warfle, Owner

Phone 585-944-3438

Email: info@neutralgroundcoffee.com

Website:https://www.neutralgroundcoffee.com/

Board ‘N’ Bacon

Jennifer Fox, Co-Founder/Sales + Marketing

Phone 585-261-3101

Email: boardnbacon@gmail.com

Website: https://www.boardnbacon.com/

Cash, Consumption, and Package Bar options available:

Open Bar Package

Includes Beer, Wine, Hard Cider, Canned Cocktails, Soda & Bottled Water– 

-(1.5) Hour Cruise…. $12.00/Per Person

-(2) Hour Cruise…. $15.00/Per Person  

-(2.5) Hour Cruise…. $18.00/Per Person 

-(3) Hour Cruise…. $21.00/Per Person  

Consumption OR Cash Bar Pricing

Open one tab and pay at the end per consumption OR passengers pay as they consume during cruise– 

 

-Rohrbach Beer      $8.00/Each

-Genesee Beer      $4.00/Each 

-Local Wines          $8.00/Each

-Hard Cider/Canned Cocktails $8.00/Each

-Soda/Iced Tea/Bottled Water $3.00/Each

 

*Tax included on all beverage pricing*

Our vessels create a unique venue for events including:

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

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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 accommodate up to 35 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 $60 gratuity for our staff

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 accommodate up to 40 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 $40 gratuity for our staff