Celebrate Summer and Plan a Group Outing Cruising the Colonial Belle!

Published: Mon, 06/15/26

Updated: Mon, 06/15/26

Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:

The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating in the historic Erie Canal offering scenic lunch, dinner, brunch, sightseeing cruises, lock tours, and more than 80 themed event cruises & private charters.

A Family Owned and Operated Small Business Since 1989

Join the Colonial Belle on June 22 as they celebrate exactly 65 years of cruising since Colonial Belle’s launch date on June 22, 1961 with a special Launch Day Celebration Cruise.

Daily narrated cruises are available until October 30th this year. Many cruises offer the option of adding a meal. Three-hour cruises offer passage through an Erie Canal Lock with a 25’ lift! The full licensed bar aboard offers hundreds of beverage options and bagged snacks, too.

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What People Are Saying About Cruising on the Colonial Belle

"The Colonial Belle experience is an absolute-must for long time Fairport residents, as well as guests! The staff is absolutely amazing, the views are fantastic and the historical information Captain Tammee provides is so interesting!" ~ Jenn

"It was amazing how much fun it was." ~ Kevin

"The entire experience was fantastic! The servers and entertainment were incredibly kind and attentive." ~ Jaime

Get on board for a Themed Event Cruise

The Colonial Belle offers tons of fun cruises for all different occasions. Be sure to book early, because these special cruises fill up fast!

Taylor Swift Tribute Cruises ~ Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises ~ MANY Live Music Cruises ~ Fall Foliage Cruises to Downtown Rochester ~ Princess Brunch ~ Adult Prom ~ Pirate Brunch ~ Trivia Cruise ~ Christmas in July Brunch ~ Live Music Bingo ~ Italian Night ~ Oktoberfest Cruise ~ Irish Night ~ Fireworks Cruise ~ Fundraiser Cruises ~ Halloween Brunch Cruises

Learn More About Themed Cruises

Group Outings on the Colonial Belle are Wonderful

I love that the Colonial Belle offers cruises that are fun for ALL ages! You can get together friends or family and score a group rate on their regular public cruises for groups of 25 or more. They also offer Customized Private Charter Cruises for corporate events, celebrations & nearly any occasion. Email or call the office (10 am-2 pm daily) for full details, options & current availability.

Colonial Belle staff also are booking 2027 school field trip cruises, private, charters and large groups already, so start planning now!

These cruises are awesome! Plan a visit now, or learn more at colonialbelle.com or by calling (585)223-9470.

Best,

Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com

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