Cruise and Dine on two magnificent waterways Skaneateles Lake, jewel of the Finger Lakes Depart downtown Skaneateles The Erie Canal, scenic and cultural treasure Depart 10 minutes from Syracuse Rates for Groups in 2015! “We’ve been using Mid-Lakes for at least 10 years. Gail with group sales is easy to work with. I always learn something new about the canal or lake!” Ms. C., Syracuse Emita II on the Erie Canal Judge Ben Wiles on Skaneateles Lake Photo by E. T. Magdziak Barbara S. Wiles on Skaneateles Lake Travel Clubs • Business Meetings • Church Outings Mystery Trips • Weddings • Showers • Anniversaries Reunions • Graduations • Birthdays • Meetings Club Banquets • Client Appreciation Events Senior Group Trips • Rehearsal Dinners Employee Events • Fund Raisers • Field Trips Family owned and operated since 1968. Let our experience guide your experience! Mid-Lakes Navigation Company 1-800-545-4318 • 315-685-8500 • [email protected] 1/29/2015 11 Jordan St., PO Box 61, Skaneateles, NY 13152 • www.midlakesnav.com Sightseeing and Meal Cruises up to 3 hours For ultimate flexibility, choose a Sightseeing Cruise or U.S. Mailboat Cruise. Then add a meal if you like! Sightseeing Cruise - 50 minutes Cruise only (both locations) Add lunch at Sherwood Inn (Skaneateles only) $13.00 $22.00 Sightseeing Cruise - 2 hours Cruise only (Erie Canal only) $20.00 A longer trip on the Erie Canal includes passage through Lock 24. See Lunch Cruise for a meal option. U.S. Mailboat Cruise (Skaneateles only) 3 Hours, approximately Choose For all-inclusive ease, choose a Skaneateles Lake cruise with a meal built in. For crystal waters, shoreline Lunch Cruise - 2 hours beauty and village amenities. Cruise, lunch served aboard $33.00 Choose two entrées from our menu, next page Choose Dinner Cruise the Erie Canal 3 Hours For a relaxing river setting, a Sunday - Wednesday $54.00 Thursday - Saturday $57.00 taste of history, a touch of class. “My out-of-town guests and in-laws were blown away at how great the ride was. Food was great, service wonderful perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner.” Ms. L., Los Angeles Brunch Cruise 2 Hours (Any day of the week) $39.00 Pastries, juice, fresh fruit, eggs, sausages, shaved beef on a snowflake roll, grilled chicken fettuccine, carrot cake, coffee or hot tea. Italian Dinner Cruise 2 Hours Sun. - Wed. Cruise only $26.00 Add a breakfast treat $5.00 Add box lunch $9.00 Add lunch at Sherwood Inn $22.00 $39.00 For a great value, buffet meal with green salad, Italian bread, meat and vegetarian pastas, coffee or hot tea and dessert. Also available for lunch. Board one of the few remaining U.S. mailboat cruises in the country, continuing a tradition of over 100 years on Skaneateles Lake. Meet the neighbors along the entire shoreline aboard the Barbara S. Wiles. Departs 10:00 a.m. Mon.-Sat., July 1- Sept. 8 (max. 34 passengers) Menu next page. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cruise Options “Our clients and staff look forward to our night on The Judge - it’s the highlight of our year! This will be our 20th year and we can’t wait.” Bruce Eves, WXHC Radio, Homer Dig into some classic fare catered by this famous Syracuse eatery. Each option includes coffee, hot tea, lemonade, corn bread and cookies. Vegetarian choices, too. First Mate’s Choice $35.00 2 Hours • 2 Meats • 3 Sides (Daytime only) Captain’s Choice $52.00 2½ Hours • 3 Meats • 3 Sides Longer Canal Excursions 5-Hour Cruise on the Erie Canal • Pick your itinerary! $70.00 includes continental breakfast and lunch Syracuse to Cross Lake and return From our Syracuse dock at Dutchman’s Landing, cruise west through Lock 24 in Baldwinsville. You are almost certain to see bald eagles near Cross Lake’s “Little Island”. Syracuse to Oneida Lake and return Depart from our Syracuse dock at Dutchman’s Landing and head east to Brewerton. En route, we cruise through Erie Canal Lock 23 in Caughdenoy, one of the most beautiful on the canal system. Day Trips on the Erie Canal • One way cruise • Return transportation included Ask about a discount if you use your motorcoach for the return $110.00 includes continental breakfast, lunch, snack, return transportation. Choose one of the trips below to experience a full day travelling the waterways that made New York the Empire State. Locks and legends, towns and towpaths, woodlands and wetlands, relax and leave everything to us! Macedon to Newark Newark to Syracuse Syracuse to Seneca Falls Oswego to Syracuse Syracuse to Newark Newark to Macedon Saturday, May 23 Sunday, May 24 Thursday,Sept. 24 Sunday, Sept/ 27 Saturday, October 3 Sunday, October 4 First stop, a stroll in Fairport Wildlife refuge and Cross Lake Huge double locks, quirky cottages Bascule lift bridge at Phoenix Cross Lake and wildlife refuge West to Fairport, watch for eagles Cruise Charter and Hourly Charter Rates You can privately charter a boat or deck for a Dinner, Lunch or Brunch Cruise as long as you have at least the minimum number of guests for that boat or deck (see chart below). If your group is smaller than the minimum, you are charged an “empty seat fee” for each empty seat up to the minimum. Local touches . . . Empty Seat Fee Minimum Maximum Judge Ben Wiles (Skaneateles Lake) Dinner Lunch BrunchRequired Capacity Main Deck Sun-Wed Main Deck Thu, Fri, Sat Upper Deck Sun-Wed Upper Deck Thu, Fri, Sat Whole Boat Sun-Wed Whole Boat Thu, Fri, Sat Barbara S. Wiles (Skaneateles Lake) Sun-Wed Emita II (Erie Canal) Sun-Wed Thu, Fri, Sat $ 41 $ 44 $ 41 $ 44 $ 41 $ 44 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $27 $27 $27 $27 $27 $27 70 70 22 22 90 90 74 74 26 26 100 100 $ 41 $24 $27 32 36 $ 41 $ 44 $24 $24 $27 $27 55 55 64 64 For a custom event, charter a vessel by the hour and order from our selection of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, fresh fruit and vegetable displays and carving stations. Or use your own caterer. Hourly Rate Judge Ben Wiles Daytime $1100 Judge Ben Wiles Evening Sun-Wed $1100 Judge Ben Wiles Evening Thurs-Sat $1300 Barbara S. Wiles $500 Emita II $800 Rate includes a captain and crew. We provide all alcoholic beverages on a cash or consumption basis. 2-hour minimum for evening charters. • Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, our famous local eatery, gives you a fun, casual meal option. • How about a fresh shrimp cocktail for your guests? We get them from Doug’s Fish Fry across the street. • Add a cheese plate featuring sharp cheddar from Wake Robin Farms just down the road. • We stock a selection of fine wines from Anyela’s Vineyards of Skaneateles, but you can choose from their entire award-winning collection for your event. • Special flowers or a fairy tale cake? We work with many fine local vendors. Download information about planning your wedding, family party or business event at midlakesnav.com “The entire cruise was scenic and interesting; the staff and service superior and the friendliness and accommodating manner of the crew unforgettable. We have told many friends and colleagues about our wonderful experience.” Dr. E., Ithaca We are happy to customize a cruise for your group. If you don’t see what you want, ask us! Dinner Cruise Menu New England Clam Chowder Tossed Green Salad Choice of: 1. Prime Ribs of Beef 2. Roast Chicken Breast 3. Baked Salmon 4. Vegetarian Pasta Baked Potato with Sour Cream Vegetable Medley Dessert Assortment • Coffee or Hot Tea Add a fresh shrimp cocktail or cheese & crackers for $8! Lunch Cruise Menu Soup du Jour Choose any two: 1. BBQ Beef Sandwich Platter 2. Chilled Seafood Salad 3. Vegetarian Pasta 4. Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast 5. Deli Sandwich Platter 6. French Dip Platter Dessert • Coffee, Hot Tea or Lemonade Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd reserves the right to cancel cruises, change schedules or routes, or substitute vessels without prior notice. All prices listed here include New York State sales tax where applicable and 10% gratuity. Two Great Locations! Erie Canal Dock at Dutchman’s Landing Syracuse Albany 87 321 Old 20 Lake Skane Skaneateles Lake Approx. Statute Miles 0 2 20 81 Lafayette 4 Many Erie Canal cruises include a passage through a lock. All include a relaxing journey blending the scenery, heritage and today’s lively use of this fascinating waterway. Depending on cruise itinerary, passengers may see: Lock 24, a working canal lock Bustling Baldwinsville with parks, shops and event sites Onondaga Lake, parks, trails, commerce and nature Bald eagles! Stonework from the Oswego canal of the 1860s Skaneateles Lake Departures Cruises board at our dock in Clift Park on Rt. 20 in downtown Skaneateles. GPS Coordinates 42º 56’ 44.38” N 76º 25’ 49.75” W Syracuse Erie Canal near Syracuse Skaneateles Lake cruises depart from Clift Park in the heart of the picturesque walking village of Skaneateles, about 35 minutes from Syracuse. Depending on the length of the cruise, passengers may see: The Sherwood Inn, operating since 1807 Roosevelt Hall, historic Greek revival home Several Lyman Smith (Smith Typewriters) estates Glacier-carved hillsides, crystal clear water 41 175 481 175 Marcellus Tnpk. 81 Skaneateles Dock Skaneateles Auburn Seneca 5 Camillus 174 ke La Rochester a ag 90 5 90 nd Buffalo 5 Weedsport Lake Ontario 690 695 o On 81 Lake Erie Liverpool 90 Mapquest, Google Maps 11 W. Genesee St. Skaneateles, 13152 (Office at 11 Jordan St.) Erie Canal Departures Cruises board at our dock at Dutchman’s Landing, Baldwinsville, near Syracuse GPS Coordinates 43° 07’ 52.03” N 76° 15’ 08.83” W Mapquest, Google Maps 7490 Hillside Rd. Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (Not an office, no staff on site) FAQs What constitutes a group? Group rates apply to parties of 20 or more. What does the price include? Per-person prices quoted for groups include 10% gratuity and NYS sales tax where applicable. When is the season? May 8 to October 4. Dates subject to change due to weather and waterway conditions. How about comps? We grant up to two complimentary fares for driver and escort of motorcoach groups based on group size. What deposit is required? Lunch, Sightseeing, Mailboat cruises: $200. All other cruises: $10 per person. What is the payment schedule and cancellation policy? The payment schedule and cancellation policy varies with the type of cruise. We will explain these for your cruise and provide a contract confirming everything. Weather? All onboard dining areas can be enclosed for your comfort. Where do we park The parking lot for coaches in Skaneateles is located a 10-minute walk from our dock. If you tell us ahead, we will try to arrange transportation for the driver to and from the lot. Car parking is on the street or at a public lot one block from the dock. There is plenty of free parking for cars and coaches at our Erie Canal dock. We’ll send you a map. Are the boats handicap accessible? Please help us understand your needs in advance to assure your comfort. Judge Ben Wiles: Main dining deck is accessible to standard-sized, manual wheelchairs. The rest room will not accommodate a wheelchair. Barbara S. Wiles is entered via four steps. Emita II: Main dining deck accessible to standard-sized, manual wheelchairs and small power chairs or scooters. This deck includes the dining/lounge area and has a restroom large enough to accommodate a walker or small wheelchair. Mid-Lakes Navigation Company 1-800-545-4318 • 315-685-8500 • [email protected] 11 Jordan St., PO Box 61, Skaneateles, NY 13152 • www.midlakesnav.com
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