Boat Tour Schedule

2026 Soo Locks Cruise Schedule – Plan Your Tour

Explore our Soo Locks boat tour times, classic and themed cruises, and daily departure options from Sault Ste. Marie.

All Boat Tour Departures from Dock #1

Original Soo Locks Boat Tours 
1157 East Portage Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
 
PLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TO ALLOW TIME FOR CHECK-IN AND BOARDING.  THANK YOU!

Classic Tours

 
May 15 – June 21
 
10:00 am   1:00 pm   3:30 pm

June 22 – August 16

10:00 am   11:00 am   1:00 pm

 2:00 pm      3:30 pm     4:30 pm*

*Please note: No 4:30 PM departures on Dinner Cruise Days on Wednesdays and Fridays. No 4:30 PM on July 1st and July 4th. 

Labor Day Weekend (September 5 - 6 )

10:00 am      1:00 pm      3:30 pm     5:30 pm

August 17 – October 11

10:00 am   1:00 pm   3:30 pm


Dinner Cruises:   

Join us on September 17 or September 24 at 5:00 PM for one of our remaining Fall Dinner Cruises! Enjoy a relaxing evening on the water, great food, and unforgettable views of the Soo Locks and St. Marys River.
Reserve your seat today: (906) 632-6301     

Bus Groups Welcome! Special Group Discounts, Additional Tour Times & Dates Available!


Sept 18th - Rock Around The Locks - One Can Short

Departure 5:00 PM

Our last event of the year, so let's make it a great one! Cruise the beautiful St. Marys River, enjoy pizza courtesy of Domino's Pizza, and support the Chippewa County Animal Shelter. Admission is a donation of pet supplies or a minimum $5 contribution, with all donations helping care for local animals in need.


September 26th - Fall Boatnerd Cruise - Sunset Cruise

Departure Time 5:00 PM   Adults $28, Kids $8

Experience autumn's beauty on our Fall Boatnerd Sunset Cruise. Enjoy freighter viewing, colorful fall scenery, pizza and light refreshments, maritime trivia, giveaways, and a fun evening with fellow Boatnerds on the St. Marys River. Bring your camera and capture some of the season's most spectacular freighter and sunset views! 


October 3rd, Bark Around The Locks - Charity Cruise 

Departure 5:00 PM

Our last event of the year, so let's make it a great one! Enjoy a Fall Sunset Cruise on the St. Marys River,  pizza courtesy of Domino's Pizza, soft drinks, and more! Help support our local Chippewa County Animal Shelter. Every donation helps provide food, care, and comfort for local animals waiting for their forever homes. Check out our Theme Page for more information. 


For more themed cruises and event information, visit our Theme Page.

Notices & Disclaimers

Rain or shine (7 days a week). The tour is approximately 2 hours. We may have additional early and late departures for motor coach groups, where individual passengers are welcome to sail with the groups. Call for details. 

Most tours include locking through both US and Canadian Locks. Unforeseen circumstances may arise where the tour will lock upbound and downbound only through the US or Canadian Locks. 

Schedule subject to change without notice. The company reserves the right to cancel the tour for fewer than 15 passengers. The company does not guarantee that every tour will ride with a freighter.