special announcement
The Canadian Sailor will not be in operation for the 2020 season. Please refer to the Lady Kate for tour information.
Canadian Sailor
Rates
Adult – $16.00
Children 5-12 yrs. – $9.00
Children 4 and under – FREE
The Canadian Sailor will not be in operation for the 2020 season. Please refer to the Lady Kate for tour information.
Adult – $16.00
Children 5-12 yrs. – $9.00
Children 4 and under – FREE
Our 14 mile, 90 minute narrated tour venturing onto the open waters of Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay. View Presque Isle’s shores, Erie’s skyline, lighthouses, ships, beaches, Gull Point Nature Preserve, wildlife and numerous other sights.
Sight Seeing Tour TicketsJoin us in the evenings as we sail out into Lake Erie to watch Erie’s famous sunsets.
Boat departs one hour before scheduled sunset.
Sunset Cruise TicketsLocated on the corner of State St. & E. Dobbins Landing in Erie, PA.
Mailing Address:
(please note that our mailing address differs from our ticket booth location)
2 State St.
Erie, PA 16507
Phone:
(814) 455-0055
Email:
info@piboattours.com
The Canadian Sailor may be chartered (rented with crew) for your special occasion:
School Trips • Church Outings • Picnics • Business Meetings • Private Parties • Reunions
Our Private Charters are designed to suit your needs and may be booked for any day or time during our season. For groups of 25 or more, we will take $1.00 off each ticket.
WE WELCOME BUS TOURS!
To see how we can make your occasion even more special, please contact us.
The Canadian Sailor is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry up to 35 passengers. She was constructed by Willard Marine, is 40 feet in length, and is Cummins diesel-powered.
The Canadian Sailor boasts state-of-the-art electronic navigational and communication devices and is equipped with the latest lifesaving equipment. Our Captains are all U.S. Coast Guard licensed.
Please check-in at our ticket booth located on Dobbin’s Landing to purchase or pick up your tickets.
We recommend checking-in 30 minutes prior to your cruise time. We will begin boarding approximately 15 minutes before scheduled cruise time.
There is no food or beverage service on board.
There is one unisex restroom on board.
We operate rain or shine, hot or cold. Please plan to dress according to the weather.
Here is what we recommend for varying weather conditions:
Nice/Hot Weather:
Cold/Rainy Weather:
Most likely not. However, there is always a risk of getting a little wet when you’re on the open sea.
We operate rain or shine!
However, in case of certain weather conditions, it is at the Captain’s discretion if the narrated tour stays within Presque Isle Bay.
In the rare event that we have to cancel a cruise or return to dock early, you will have the opportunity to reschedule your cruise subject to availability.
Most likely not as the Canadian Sailor generally cruises around 6 knots (approximately 5 mph). If you have a tendency towards motion or sea sickness, please take preventative measures beforehand.
Gratuities are accepted and greatly appreciated but not mandatory.
To book a private charter please contact us for pricing and availability.
If you are interested in a gift certificate please contact us for more information.