Cruises and Rates

Champagne Dinner Cruise - 3 hours
Enjoy a delightful cruise and a first rate dinner served as you take in the passing scenery.
$47.00 Adult/ $38.00 Child
Jazz Dinner $50.00 Adult/$40.00 Child
(Gratuity not included)
Reservation and prepayment, please.

Sunday Brunch Cruise - 3 hours
This pleasant cruise features hearty brunch fare including eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, assorted baked goods, shaved beef, grilled chicken fettucini, dessert, coffee, tea, champagne or mimosa.
$40.00 Adult / $33.00 Child (Gratuity not included)
Reservations and prepayment, please.

Lunch Cruise- 2 hours
Enjoy the scenery and the captain’s well-informed commentary with your relaxing lunch afloat.
$28.00 Adult/$23.00 Child (Gratuity not included)
Reservations, please.

Sightseeing Cruise - 1 hour
Enjoy an entertaining cruise, narrated by your knowledgeable captain. A perfect family outing, a pleasant break from work, shopping or travelling.
$11.00 Adult / $7.00 Child / $35.00 Family
(Family is 2 adults and their children under 13. Gratuity included)
No reservations necessary. Advance boarding passes for Skaneateles Lake in July & August.

The U.S. Mailboat - 3 hours
Take part in the tradition of mail delivery along the 32-mile shore of Skaneateles Lake. Reserve a box lunch or bring your own.
$22.00 Adult / $16.00 Child / $7.00 Lunch
Reservations suggested. (Gratuity not included)

Day Cruise
Board the Emita II for an extended voyage. One 5-hour cruise is scheduled for August 19 and others may become available; call any time to check. Fare includes continental breakfast and lunch buffet aboard.
$60.00 Adult / $45.00 Child (Gratuity included)
Reservations and prepayment, please.

Please Note:

Tax: Fares that include food are subject to New York State sales tax for the food portion only. This is included in all fares.

Gratuities: Not included in the fare except where noted. We feel that a gratuity is an age-old custom and should reflect service.

Cancellation: 24-hour cancellation notice required. Cruises may be cancelled if minimum passenger requirement is not met.

Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any cruise, change schedules or routes, and substitute vessels at any time.

Our Fabulous Fleet

The Emita II, with a capacity of 64 passengers, hosts a variety of cruises on the Erie Canal in the Syracuse area in July and August.

The Judge Ben Wiles , flagship of the Mid-Lakes fleet, seats 100 for dinner, brunch, lunch and sightseeing cruises on Skaneateles Lake.

The 36-passenger Barbara S. Wiles, a graceful mahogany craft built in 1937, is Skaneateles Lake's U.S. Mailboat, one of the few remaining in this country.

The best "waterfront dining" in New York State!