Sunset Cruises

Please note that all on-water programs are weather-dependent, and the Museum reserves the right to cancel and re-book boat rides. Refund policy: For a full refund, please contact us 48 hours in advance. In the event that the Museum needs to cancel your ride due to weather, we will reschedule your ride or refund the relevant portion of your admissions.
Museum captains are licensed Master Mariners by the United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.). Our captains are not paid and volunteer their time to ABM. Tipping is at the guest’s discretion.
Museum vessels and equipment are inspected annually by the U.S.C.G.

To book a Sunset Cruise, please contact Christine Brown at 315.686.4104 x226 or christine@abm.org.

In-Water Fleet Vessel (except Zipper)

One of our unique In-Water Fleet vessels is available for 2 hour sunset cruises for up to 6 passengers (except Zipper, for sunset cruises on Zipper see below). Sunset cruises are not available on event days or Antique Boat Show weekend. ABM is happy to consider your boat preference, but reserves the right to select your cruise vessel based on availability and other operational factors. View the In-Water Fleet here.
From June to late August the boat departs the Antique Boat Museum docks at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m.; from late August to September the boat departs at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 7:30 p.m.
Due to the popularity of this charter and the availability of our volunteer captains, we ask that reservations be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Charter fee is $350.
Cruises originate from and end at the Antique Boat Museum docks. No stopping or pick up/drop off at other locations is permitted.
Small coolers, beverages, and snacks are permitted.
*Please note that our dock lift enables handicapped individuals to be easily and comfortably lifted into the ride boats. Please call ahead should use of the lift be required. Learn more about our dock lift here.

Zipper, our 41′ 1974 classic commuter is available for sunset cruise charters for up to 12 passengers on Tuesday evenings from early June until September 15th.
Cruise would depart from the Antique Boat Museum dock at 6:30 p.m., returning at 8:30 p.m.
Pick up/drop off at other locations or alternate stops are not permitted.
Charter fee is $700 for non-members and $600 for members.
Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
*Please note that our dock lift enables handicapped individuals to be easily and comfortably lifted into the ride boats. Please call ahead should use of the lift be required. Learn more about our dock lift here.