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Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises!!! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Step aboard the Grand Lady for a thrilling "whodunnit" with our friends at Deadly Delights.  It's the perfect combination of intrigue, suspense, delicious dining, and stunning views. 
Take a 2.5 hour cruise on the scenic waters of Lake Erie.  As you enjoy a handcrafted buffet meal, immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery.  Help question the suspects and crack the case before the cruise's end or you might be next on the hit list! 

Sunday June 8th & July 20th, 2025: Two cruises to choose from!
Matinee Sail: Boarding 12:00pm, Sailing 12:30-3:00pm
Evening Sail: Boarding 4:30pm, Sailing 5:00-7:30pm

Buffet Menu:
House Salad with rolls and butter
Chef's Choice vegetable
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Baked Penne Marinara
Slow-Braised Roast of Beef
Herb Roasted Chicken

Includes cookies and brownies for dessert.  Coffee station included.  Cash bar available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Cost: $99 per person (+tax)
No children's fare offered.  Children under 13 not recommended.  All ages subject to general admission rate. 

Father's Day- Sunday June 15th, 2025

Celebrate Dad with a cruise along the Buffalo River!  Three cruises to choose from!
Make memories to last a lifetime with a family boat ride of Buffalo Harbor.  
1. Join us for a family-friendly Brunch Cruise sailing 11:00am - 1:00pm.  No age requirement!  
$70 pp + tax for adults.  
$35 pp + tax for children ages 4-12
$15 pp for toddlers ages 3 & under
Our standard Brunch Menu will be served, including fresh fruit, pastries, salad, potatoes, French Toast Casserole, vegetarian frittata, and glazed ham.  
2. We also have a 2:30pm River Cruise (book under the River Cruise tab above)- Perfect for the whole family.  This is a non meal cruise, think a lazy Sunday floating down the river.  Sign me up! 
3. See information below for our Father's Day Dinner Cruise with Southern Junction BBQ!  Sailing 5:30-7:30pm.  

Southern Junction Texish BBQ Cruises!

If you haven't tried Southern Junction BBQ yet, you are truly missing the boat.  James Beard Award finalist Chef Ryan Fernandez expertly combines his Texas style barbeque upbringing with his South Indian roots, creating his own unique brand of "Tex-ish" barbeque.  Come experience his unique flavor combinations aboard the Grand Lady while enjoying a two hour cruise of Buffalo Harbor, complete with live music and a fully stocked cash bar.  

Planned Menu: (Subject to minor changes due to seasonality or other factors)
  • Coconut Curry Smoked Chicken Thighs
  • Pork Spareribs
  • Barbacurry Beef
  • Coconut Ginger Slaw (gf, df, vegan)
  • Shells & Cheese
  • Brisket Beans (gf, df)
  • Cardamom Cornbread
  • Housemade Condiments
  • Cookies & Brownies for Dessert
$84 pp +tax Adults
$42 pp +tax Children Ages 4-12
$15 pp +tax Toddlers 3 & under

Available Dates and Times:
  • Sunday June 15th Father's Day: Sailing 5:30-7:30pm
  • Wednesday July 9th: Sailing 7:00-9:00pm
  • Wednesday August 27th: Sailing 6:30-8:30pm
  • Saturday September 20th: Sailing 6:00-8:00pm 

 
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  The Grand Lady is kept in excellent condition, each year it seems better than before. Staff is very friendly, the trips stay on schedule. Nice bar and nice clean rest rooms. Thanks folks!  

~ John Q.

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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!