Special Event and Holiday Cruises!
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From the Fourth of July to other holiday and special event cruises throughout the season, check for special event non-meal cruise information here!

Character Cruises:
Make memories with your kids or grandkids with Grand Lady Cruises and Emmalee's Memories! 

Hop on board for a 90 minute Harbor Cruise with your favorite princesses or superheroes! Take photos, collect autographs, and enjoy sing-a-longs while taking in the sights and sounds of Buffalo Harbor.  Stop by the on board bar for snacks and drink specials for guests of all ages.  

$40 pp Adults (Ages 13+)
$25 pp Children (Ages 1-12)
$15 pp Infants (Under 1)

Saturday May 30th: Summer Splash Princess Cruise with Ariel* and Moana*
- Boarding 3:00 pm, Sailing 3:30-5:00 pm

Sunday July 5th: Stars, Stripes & Superheroes Cruise with Captain America* and Wonder Woman*
- Boarding 10:30 am, Sailing 11:00-12:30 pm

*We are not affiliated with any copyright designs nor do we intend to infringe on any Copyrighted materials

Father's Day River Cruise: Sunday June 21st, 2026
In addition to our Father's Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises, which can be found under Special Event Dining Cruises, we are happy to offer our standard afternoon River Cruise in celebration of Father's Day. 

Climb aboard the Grand Lady for a 90 minute lazy river cruise along Buffalo Harbor.  Get a sailor's perspective of Canalside, Buffalo Naval Park, and Buffalo Main Lighthouse on our way out the Buffalo River to Lake Erie.  Stop at the bar for a beverage or a snack and enjoy our climate controlled cabins to get out of the sun.  Celebrate Dad in style.

Boarding begins at 2:00 pm, Sails 2:30-4:00 pm.  Book Now! $32 Adults, $16 children, Free for Toddlers under 3.  

Fourth of July: Saturday July 4, 2026
This is the year to celebrate 4th of July big in honor of the country's 250th birthday! We are kicking things off with a lunch time Cookout Cruise in the afternoon, followed by two evening cruises to enjoy on Buffalo's waterfront.  

Join us for an evening Happy Hour Cruise with Live Music by Nico Zarcone sailing 5:00-6:30 pm.  Its the perfect jump start to your Independence Day celebrations.  Full bar available for drinks and light snacks.  
$38 Adults (13+), $28 Children (12 & Under) 

Or finish off your day on our annual Fourth of July Sunset Cruise.  Nico Zarcone is sticking around to play music all evening long.  Sailing 8:30-10:30 pm, sail away into the sunset along Buffalo's picturesque harbor.  While we are not able to guarantee a fireworks display, we can say we tend to see them during this annual event.  
$49 per person General Admission (All ages permitted, but no children's rate applies) 
image of special event dining cruise aboard the Grand Lady

  Had a great time. Food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Already booked another night out with them.  

~ Jerry S.

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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!