Lockmaster Tour

Experience a special cruise designed specifically for schools, summer camps and larger out of town groups including motor coach tours.

Lockmaster Tours

Come aboard the Mystère whose lines and scantlings are developed after the packet boats of long ago. On these tours which last 2 hours you will cruise to Lock E 23, the busiest lock on the entire canal system, and after you experience the “locking through” the vessel will snub up to the lock approach wall and visitors will disembark for a special 45 minute to 1 hour tour provided by a Lockmasters who have decades of experience. You will tour the power-house which generates electricity for the lock system and which has been in service for nearly a century. You will watch actual operations of the lockworks in and hear tales of lore and fact told by these very knowledgeable and colorful men of the lock canal system. No other cruse boat offers this unique opportunity made possible by special arrangement with the New York State Canal Authority.

Depart 12:30 PM Return 2:30 PM

Lunch including hot entrée and tour of Lock E-23, the busiest lock on the entire NY State Canal System $29.00 Adult, $18.00 for children.

* all prices are subject to change and include taxes but do not include bar drinks (including soft drinks) or gratuity.

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Seaway Navigation And Tours, Ltd specializes in personalized services. If there is something you desire for that special event with family, friends or business occasions just let know and we will be glad to create an occasion like no other.

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