Charters

Planning a meeting, special occasion or celebration?

Provide an unforgettable experience for your guests by taking them on a private Erie Canal or Genesee River cruise onboard Sam Patch or Mary Jemison. Enjoy fine food and drink while gliding along past natural areas alive with birds and wildflowers, gracious homes with carefully landscaped yards, and historic landmarks. Experience a canal lock. Take in a magnificent view of an urban skyline or a picturesque canal village from a fresh vantage point, the legendary Erie Canal.

Both Sam Patch and Mary Jemison can be privately chartered and the event customized to your specifications. Our packet boat replica and historic wooden vessel are unique venues for events including:

Board Meetings
Client Meetings or Dinners
Team Building
Employee Social Outings
Bachelor Parties or Bridesmaid Luncheons
Employee Rewards
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Bridal Showers
Bachelor Parties or Bridesmaid Luncheons
Wedding Breakfasts or Lunches
Wedding Day Charters before or after the Reception

Family Reunions
School Reunions
Military Reunions
Birthday Celebrations
Anniversary Celebrations
Retirement Celebrations
Organizational Meetings
Social Outings

Choose from a spectacular brunch, lunch, or dinner menu including buffet and open bar. Our staff is experienced and accommodating, ensuring your event will run as smoothly as the canal itself.

Specializing in fine dining, we work with Lorraine's Food Factory. Choose from one of our popular menus or we will work with you and Lorraine's to customize a menu. Please contact us for more menu information!

Vessel Hire Rates

Sam Patch Private Charters

$300 per hour, departing from Schoen Place
$150 per hour relocation fee if you wish to depart from a different location
Includes exclusive use of the boat, a captain and crew member
Hors d'oeuvres, Brunches, Boxed Luncheons, Lunch and Dinner Buffets available at an additional charge.
Buffet and limited/full open bar available as well as bottled water, juice and soft drinks at an additional charge.
Accommodates a maximum of 40 passengers
Comfortably seats 32 for buffets

Mary Jemison Private Charters

$500 for the first hour, $350 for each additional hour; departing from Corn Hill Landing
$200 per hour relocation fee if you wish to depart from a different location
Includes exclusive use of the boat, a captain and two crew members
Hors d'oeuvres, Brunches, Boxed Luncheons, Lunch and Dinner buffets available at an additional charge.
Buffet and limited/full open bar available as well as bottled water, juice and soft drinks at an additional charge.
Accommodates a maximum of 60 passengers
Comfortably seats 46 for buffets.

For more information or to reserve a date now, please call 585-509-8229 (charter reservations only) or email info@samandmary.org.