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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
Classic Tours
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:
Our Public Dinner Cruises have wrapped up for the season, but there’s still time to cruise with us!
Bus Groups, Private Charters & Special Group Discounts are still available. Additional dates and tour times may be available for groups. Call (906) 632-6301 today to plan your cruise!
October 3rd, Bark Around The Locks - Charity Sunset Cruise
Departure: 5:00 PM | This Event is By Donation
Join us for our last special event of the season! Enjoy a beautiful Fall Sunset Cruise on the St. Marys River with music, Domino’s Pizza, soft drinks, and more, all while supporting the Chippewa County Animal Shelter!
Donations Welcome: Cash or checks made payable to the Chippewa County Animal Shelter, cat or dog food, clay cat litter, laundry or dishwasher soap, bleach, paper towels, soft dog treats, and pâté-style pet food.
The biggest help of all - Consider adopting a furry friend and giving them a forever home!
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.