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Anything that doesn’t fit into one of our regular cruise categories will be listed here. We love to plan special events to celebrate holidays, feature new caterers, and much more! 


Wicked on the Water Brunch Cruise- Sunday September 20, 2026
Defy gravity with a Sunday morning brunch experience complete with a sing-a-long with your favorite pink and green witches!  Climb aboard the Grand Lady, grab a mimosa or themed cocktail, and then hit the "Wicked" themed Buffet.  After brunch, enjoy a sing-a-long with Elphaba and Glinda.  Includes a non-alcoholic themed beverage at boarding!  

Boarding at 10:30am, sailing 11:00 am-1:00 pm.  
$74 pp Adults
$45 pp Children (Aged 4-12)
$20 pp Toddlers (3 & Under)

Buffet Menu: 
  • Wickedly Fresh Fruit
  • House Salad
  • Assorted Pastries, Muffins, & Munchkins
  • Yellow Brick Road Potatoes
  • Emerald City Egg Frittata
  • Flying Monkey Bread French Toast Casserole
  • Glinda's Glazed Ham

Southern Junction BBQ Cruises
Our favorite combination of all time: Boats & BBQ! 
Hop on board the Grand Lady for a 2 hour Buffalo Harbor cruise with live music and a delicious BBQ buffet catered by James Beard Award Finalist Chef Ryan Fernandez of Southern Junction Tex-ish BBQ.  
Cost: $89 pp Adults, $44.50 pp Children 4-12, $20 pp 3 & Under
2026 BBQ Buffet Menu:
  • Boneless Smoked Butter Chicken
  • Pork Spare Ribs with Ancho Maple Glaze
  • Smoked Turkey
  • Carrot and Cabbage Chammanthi Slaw (gf, df, vegan)
  • Brisket Biryani Rice (gf)
  • Cardamom Cornbread
  • House Made Condiments
  • Cookies & Brownies for Dessert
Available Dates: 
- Saturday May 30th: Sailing 7:00-9:00 pm: Book Now!
- Wednesday June 17th: Sailing 7:00-9:00 pm: Book Now!
- Saturday July 18th: Sailing 7:00-9:00 pm: Book Now!
- Wednesday July 29th: Sailing 7:00-9:00 pm: Book Now!
- Saturday August 29th: Sailing 6:30-8:30 pm: Book Now!

Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises
Back for 2026, join us for an unforgettable experience on the water with our friends at Deadly Delights Theater Company.  If you joined us last year, this is an entirely new show for 2026.  Climb on board the Grand Lady for a 2.5 hour Harbor Cruise with an expertly crafted buffet while enjoying an interactive Murder Mystery Show from Deadly Delights.  Can you figure out whodunnit???

Buffet Meal Includes: 
House Salad, Rolls, Chef's Choice of Vegetable served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Penne Marinara, Herb Roasted Chicken, and delicately Braised Beef.  Served with assorted cookies and brownies, coffee, tea, and water.  Fully stocked cash bar available.  

Before and after the meal, pay attention to the interactive show as a planned heist goes array and ends in murder! Listen for clues, guess the motivation, and decide who your prime suspect is.  Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery before the boat returns to the dock? 

Price: $99 pp General Admission (13+)
Seating is assigned for our Murder Mystery Cruises.  Lower Deck seating only.  If you are making separate reservations but wish to be seated together, please note that on your reservation or give us a call to add the request prior to the cruise.  It is very difficult to accommodate any seating requests the day of the event.  

Available Dates:
- Sunday June 7th Matinee Cruise: Sailing 12:30-3:00pm: Book Now!
- Sunday June 7th Evening Cruise: Sailing 5:00-7:30pm: Book Now! 
- Saturday September 12th Matinee Cruise: Sailing 12:30-3:00pm: Book Now!
- Saturday September 12th Evening Cruise: Sailing 5:00-7:30pm: Book Now!


image of special event dining cruise aboard the Grand Lady

  Special thanks to Jenna and the staff of Grand Lady Cruises for making our retirement party a great event on board the Grand Lady. Everyone was very accommodating and we especially enjoyed the live entertainment (and dancing) on the deck following dinner...  

~ Melisa G, Niagara Falls, NY

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Our Cruises

A boat cruise on the Grand Lady offers many opportunities to enjoy one of the best parts of the Buffalo Niagara Region, our waterfront. The Grand Lady is an 80 foot yacht style luxury cruise vessel offering a variety of public cruise options including lunch, dinner, sightseeing, and special event cruises. Specializing in private charters for all occasions, the Grand Lady is the perfect venue for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, showers, corporate events, and any social gathering you can think of. Let us help you tie the knot with an intimate wedding reception on the water, complete with an on board ceremony by the Captain!