Erie Champlain Canal Boat Company, Inc.

Erie Champlain Canal Boat Company, Inc. Explore some of the oldest water routes in North America and follow in the wake of history. Travel t

It all begins with Waterford, the country’s oldest incorporated village and the meeting place of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, where the highest canal lift in the world begins with your west-ward cruise ascending 169 feet through a series of five locks up and on your way to navigate the Erie Canal. Or, you can cruise northward for 60 miles to Lake Champlain and have history unfold itself while you

experience the Revolutionary War sites along the way. The two New York canal systems ­ the Erie and the Champlain ­ have undergone a transition from what once was commercial use to what have now become recreational use and a historic adventure. The cruising season begins on June 1st and ends on a colorful note with peak fall foliage throughout October and offers 5 months of safe and relatively economic family-oriented recreation.Since 1995, when the “New York State Recreationway Plan” was enacted to include recreational boating, many of the small towns and villages along the canal routes ­ from Albany, Troy and Waterford to Canada and Buffalo ­ have joined in the resurgence of the prosperity to be gained from the canal system. As a result, the narrow canal boats for hire are a family’s or small group’s delight. If affords quiet and serene travel with the best night’s sleep that your memory can recall. Bring your camera, pen, and brush to capture your sights and we’ll give you memories that will keep your spirit alive until you return the following year. There are only two other companies offering bareboat canal cruises in New York ­ the Mid-Lakes Navigation Company located near Syracuse, NY and the Erie Canal Cruise Lines in the Rochester, NY area. Both companies occupy the western two thirds of the state; cruising to the eastern part of the state is limited due to the time it takes for travel. The Erie-Champlain Boat Company is strategically located at the most-eastern end of the Erie Canal and the most-southern tip of the Champlain Canal offering easy access to both canal systems.The narrow Old English design of the canal boats makes them easy to handle by the novice operators with a minimal three hours of training. The New York State Canal System is a relatively safe body of water, protected by close land and easily assessable anchorages, and it is easily navigated by the channel markers placed and maintained by the State of New York, making it preferable for family vacations. The historic orientation of such a vacation put the vacationers not only in touch with each other but also with the roots of their forefathers, as they become the advertisement for future business. As the New York State Canal Corporation says in their brochure “Unlock the Legend”,

“Explore some of the oldest water routes in North America and follow in the wake of history. The legend of the grand Erie Canal flows as strongly today as it did when it was opened in 1825. Travel through New York’s Heartland, gliding past lush farmland, famous battlefields, scenic port towns and thriving wildlife preserves. The 524-mile New York State Canal System connects with hundreds of miles of lakes and rivers across the Empire State, linking the Great Lakes with the majestic Hudson River and with five waterways in Canada.”

Visit our website and make a reservation today!
05/29/2013

Visit our website and make a reservation today!

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-----------------Barging Through Life: At 7 mph----------------------------------From: Robert Davenport, New York, NY---...
05/29/2013

-----------------Barging Through Life: At 7 mph--------------------


--------------From: Robert Davenport, New York, NY---------------



Magical and majestic, part Amazon River, French Canal, and Northwoods Lake, the Erie Canal and its locks are a true national treasure that floats effortlessly and timelessly through Upstate New York. Rich in history and magnificent panoramas, and studded with an amazing array of waterfowl, wading birds, and birds of prey, the Erie Canal is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

The Erie Canal boats are handsome, charming, and intimate, and are the only way to journey along the Canal. Cruising at a leisurely seven miles per hour, the boats embody the pace and peace of a time long past, permitting the captain and crew to enjoy every river bend, mountain vista, wild flower, fish and bird. The lock keepers are very friendly and assuring. We loved chatting with them as they hoisted or lowered us through their amazingly simple routines. What began as sweaty palms approaching the intimidating locks, soon became comfortable banter with new found friends. Richard Powell, entrepreneur of the Erie-Champlain Boat Company is always attentive and helpful, and never more than an instant away by cell phone to provide advice and counsel.

The services along the Canal are still Spartan, but with a little planning, after each day’s voyage, we were able to dine on fine wine and local cheeses and produce, delighting in cool evenings and spectacular sunsets.

From never having been on a boat larger than a row boat in sixty-one years, in two short hours I became an experienced and skillful captain capable of maneuvering the Canal and more than forty of its locks over our week’s expedition. While perfect for a family outing, I think it would be better to go with a lover.

CRUISE HISTORICAL NEW YORK with CAPTAIN RICHARD POWELL!RATES:Adults: $15 per personSeniors 60+: $13 per personChildren 4...
05/29/2013

CRUISE HISTORICAL NEW YORK with CAPTAIN RICHARD POWELL!

RATES:
Adults: $15 per person
Seniors 60+: $13 per person
Children 4-10: $10 per person
Group Rates are Available
Please call for reservations

(518) 432-6094 • (518) 577-6363

You will travel in comfort, safety, and style aboard Erie-Champlain Canal Boat Company’s fleet of custom-designed boats....
05/29/2013

You will travel in comfort, safety, and style aboard Erie-Champlain Canal Boat Company’s fleet of custom-designed boats. Descending from a long heritage of European and American boat building, each vessel - with its classic lines, rugged steel hull, brass trimmings and rich colors has its own personality and charm. They are rented to you fully equipped, providing the ideal floating home away from home for enjoyable hours of tranquil cruising.

Erie-Champlain Canal Boat Company offers you an enchanting way to experience a world few people ever have a chance to see. Experience an open textbook of history as you pass through the waterways and countryside. A self-captained boating vacation spells quality time for friends and family to discover and explore new places at a gentle pace in the privacy of your own boat.

Unlike mariners of yesteryear, you will travel in comfort; safety and style while indulging in the pastimes you enjoy most. Awaken to the crisp fresh air of a summer’s morning as the smell of coffee lures you to breakfast with shipmates on the fantail. The mist clears revealing a lovely day ahead for hiking along scenic trails, a round of golf, touring historic places or just cruising along waterways that abound in wildlife and splendid scenery. The cruising season begins on June 1st and ends on a colorful note with peak fall foliage throughout October. Weekly charters depart on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. and return the following Friday by noon. Early arrivals may stay on the boat on Friday evening for an additional charge of $100 (subject to availability). Special arrangements may be made for extended charters.

The 41 feet long and 10 feet wide canal boats are equipped with two double-berth cabins and additional sleeping in the d...
05/27/2013

The 41 feet long and 10 feet wide canal boats are equipped with two double-berth cabins and additional sleeping in the dining area-where the existing table and benches convert into sleeping facility. Also included is a spacious galley; two heads and a shower. Privacy doors separate cabins if needed. Your fully equipped galley includes plates, bowels, mugs,glasses, flatware, pots and pans, tea kettle, can opener, colander, ladle, spatula, knives, cutting board, dish clothes and much more. Central heat, stainless steel gas range and oven, sink, electric refrigerator, cooking utensils, table service and plenty of storage. Engine: 40 horsepower Yanmar diesel, with single level control, and electric bow thruster is standard equipment to help with your port and starboard maneuvering. Included is plenty of fuel to start your week. Open Bow: Cushioned bench seats with a table for your outside dining. VHF radio, first aid kit, life jackets, life ring, smoke detectors, flashlight and flares provided. For more info visit our website! http://www.eccboating.com/index.html

Check out the great Erie-Champlain Canal Region this summer! Great way to spend an afternoon in Upstate New York!
05/27/2013

Check out the great Erie-Champlain Canal Region this summer! Great way to spend an afternoon in Upstate New York!

Address

50 South Street
Waterford, NY
12188

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 5pm
Tuesday 6am - 5pm
Wednesday 6am - 5pm
Thursday 6am - 5pm
Friday 6am - 5pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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+15188744029

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