2024 Theme Cruises

TROPICAL CRUISE

JUNE 22, 2024

Join us for a Tropical Summer Kickoff Cruise in your best Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, sarongs and floral hats!

 

ROARING 20S

JUNE 29, 2024

Transporting you back to the glamour and excitement of the Jazz age! Don’t forget your flapper dress, fedora hats and feather boas.

 

FIREWORKS CRUISES

JULY 1 & 4, 2024

Experience a spectacular fireworks display on Canada Day, July 1, and Independence Day, July 4 on a beautiful lower harbor cruise of the St. Mary's River!

  • This cruise includes a brief tour on the lower St. Mary's river and viewing the fireworks display.
  • This cruise does not go through the Soo Locks.
  • The Fireworks Cruise departs at 9:15 pm and lasts 1 1/2 hours
  • Cruise departs from Original Soo Locks Boat Tours Dock 1, 1157 East Portage Ave.
  • Call the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours at 906-632-6301 to reserve tickets.
  • Seating is limited, reservations are recommended.
  • Additional tickets will be sold the day of the firework cruise.
 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

JULY 13, 2024

Enjoy the magic of the holiday season, in the middle of summer! Grab your Santa hats and jingle all the way on our festive cruise.

 

90TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY

JULY 20, 2024

Come celebrate our 90th season with us! An incredible milestone for Original Soo Locks and our history in this community and region.

 

LITTLE SAILOR DAY

JULY 27, 2024

Calling all aspiring Little Sailors! It’s time to report for duty and learn the ropes of how to work on a Great Lakes vessel. Come join us at the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27th for a fun-filled day of educational activities ideal for those kiddos 5 and older.

Little Sailors will be able to try their hand at everything from throwing a life ring to handling lines. They’ll even have an opportunity to talk with our captains and crew members! Don’t miss this free event which promises adventure, learning, and fun. Your Little Sailor will thank you for it!

 

PIRATE DAY

AUGUST 3, 2024

Arrr, matey! Join us for a swashbucklin’ good time as pirates for a day. We’ll have an excitin’ adventure sailing down the river and treasure huntin’!

 

ROCKIN’ N’ ROLLIN’ 1950s

AUGUST 10, 2024

Capture the vibrant, dynamic era of sock hops, saddle shoes, Elvis Presley and more in a rockin’ good time filled with nostalgia and fun!

 

GROOVY 1960s

AUGUST 17, 2024

Peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll! Dig up your psychedelic patters, bell-bottoms, mini skirts and go-go boots for a swinging good time.

 

WESTERN CRUISE

AUGUST 24, 2024

Yeehaw! Saddle up and mosey on down to the hoedown cruise. Don’t forget your hat and boots and be ready to say “Howdy” to the crew.

 

MURDER MYSTERY

AUGUST 31, 2024

Solve a thrilling murder mystery as we cruise the river. Prepare to be entertained as you try to solve the murder of deckhand Danny by using clues that are given in the narration.