SAM PATCH CRUISES
IN PITTSFORD, NY

Enjoy a unique experience with this Sam Patch Erie Canal Boat Tour, cruising through Lock 32 and learning how a ditch transformed a wilderness settlement into America’s first boomtown. Book your tour today.

Hop aboard Sam Patch for a scenic and relaxing cruise from the historic village of Pittsford, New York east toward the hamlet of Bushnell’s Basin, in the earliest days of the Canal the terminus for all boat traffic going east and west.

Experience the fascinating history of the Erie Canal with the Sam Patch Erie Canal Tour, as you cruise through lock systems and past iconic landmarks in New York State. Discover the modern marvels of the Erie Canal with this unforgettable tour.

Join us aboard the Sam Patch as we cruise along the canal taking in the sunset while listening to some live music, enjoying a refreshing drink. Come get your feet tapping with us.

Experience the beauty of Finger Lakes, New York on a relaxing wine or spirit tasting cruise. Sample local wines and spirits while taking in the stunning scenery along the Erie Canal. Find out more about this unforgettable experience.

It's Saturday night. Perhaps you've just enjoyed a meal at one of the restaurants located in Schoen Place or a nice stroll along the Erie Canal. Why not cap a

Experience a rite of autumn aboard Sam Patch! Enjoy a glass of local apple cider and a tasty doughnut while cruising down the Erie Canal, taking in the fall color and the crisp autumn air.

See and hear the 100 species of birds that make their home along the Erie Canal near the historic Village of Pittsford, New York.

Attention cyclists! Embark on a 90-min Erie Canal cruise from Fairport to Pittsford aboard the Sam Patch. Then enjoy a 7-mile flat ride back on the Empire State Trail.