Erie Canal Cruise Itineraries

The Emita II offers a variety of 2 and 3-day itineraries covering different regions of the New York State Canal System. Here are some of the highlights from those itineraries. Choose a cruise from our schedule to begin exploring New York's Canals.

The Erie Canal between Buffalo and Syracuse faithfully follows the route of Clinton's Ditch through farmlands and villages. Eastbound or westbound, you'll see lots to remember from the deck of the Emita II.

• Niagara Escarpment
• Original 1861 locks at Lockport
• Canal towns, parks, lift bridges
• Stone aqueduct at Palmyra
• Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (Bald eagles!)
• Cross Lake
• New canalfront at Baldwinsville

Buffalo/Lockport to Syracuse. 3 Days
Syracuse to Buffalo/Lockport. 3 Days
Buffalo/Lockport to Macedon. 2 Days
Macedon to Buffalo. 2 Days

From the Hudson River at Troy, you'll rise over 350 through the dramatic and historic Mohawk Valley. Eastbound or westbound, the view is stunning, the engineering impressive.

• Spectacular flight of 5 locks above the Hudson at Waterford
• Schoharie Creek stone acqueduct remains
• Mohawk Valley Revolutionary war history
• Highest lock in the system at Little Falls
• Rome where the construction of the Erie Canal began
• Oneida Lake, fisherman's heaven!
Albany/Troy to Syracuse. 3 Days
Syracuse to Albany/Troy. 3 Day