The Black Pearl sails majestically on Lake Ontario. This picture was
taken recently by photographer, ER Goodnight, as the Black Pearl sailed
near Wilson, New York. During the weekends, while she is docked at
Lewiston, the Black Pearl is available for one-hour cruises on the
Niagara River, and chartered three-hour sails on Lake
The Black Pearl
Historic Lewiston Cruises
877-754-1812
Weekend Cruises departing from the Lewiston, NY, dock, just beneath
the Silo Restaurant, North Water Street
As you sail the Lower Niagara River, you'll be in a time machine
taking you back in history -- you'll see where slaves escaped to
Canada, where the first battle of the War of 1812 was fought, where
French explorers first landed to trade with the native Americans, and
where Niagara Falls started 12,000 years ago.
Passenger
comments from first cruise video
Recent article in Buffalo News
Black Pearl Schedule
Lewiston, NY
Next Cruises: August 28
& 29
6 passenger capacity
- Tickets:
$40 each (age 12 and up)
- (Please note that the cruise schedule is very
dependent on weather conditions and it's hard to predict. Final
decisions by the captain can be made up to a few minutes before a
scheduled departure.)
Approximate Saturday Schedule
60 minute cruises leaving at 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7pm
Tickets: $40 each (no group discounts)
Sundays
60 min. cruises leaving at 10am and 12noon.
LABOR DAY
WEEKEND SPECIALS
On
Monday, Sept. 6, hop on board for a 3 hour Lake Ontario cruise for only
$80 per person! Ship leaves the dock at 10am.
On Sunday Sept. 5, one hour cruises available at 10am, 12 noon, 2pm and
4pm. $40 per person.
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Charters Available (up to 6
passengers)
You can reserve the Black Pearl for a 3-hour charter for $675. for
Sunday at 10am. (If the boat is chartered ahead of time, there
will be no one-hour cruises on Sunday.) The 3-hour cruise will be
a full masted sail in Lake Ontario.
Schedule Notes and Exceptions
- The Black Pearl will NOT be in Lewiston on Sat. Sept. 18
& Sun. Sept. 19
- One way and roundtrip tickets from Olcott to Lewiston are
available. $75 one way, $100 roundtrip. Leaves Olcott Saturday at 8am,
arrives in Lewiston approx. 12pm. Leaves Lewiston on Sunday at 1:30pm,
arrives in Olcott approx. 5:30pm. For one-way or round-trip tickets
call Amanda at 716-698-8399.
Black Pearl Rules
- No alcohol can be brought on board. No alcohol will be
served. You can bring your own alcohol (beer and wine only) with you if
you charter the entire boat. Consumption must be legal, done in
moderation, and intoxication will not be permitted.
- Report to the Lewiston dock 15 minutes before your
scheduled
departure.
- Passengers who arrive late and "miss the boat" will not be
eligible for refunds.
- Passengers will be issued refunds if the trip is cancelled
for weather, mechanical problems, or other reasons determined by the
captain.
- Children must be at least 12 years old and must be
accompanied by an adult who has supervisory control.
- Passengers are required to obey the commands of the Captain
and crew. The Captain's orders and decisions are final. Safety is
paramount.
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Black Pearl Tickets
(There are no actual "tickets." We
are using colored wrist bands you can pick up and wear as proof of
purchase. Each trip has a different color.)
- Reserve space by calling the Historical Association of
Lewiston at 877-754-1812. You will be asked to leave your name and
number and we will call you back for your credit card info. We
accept Visa and Mastercard. (Please remember, we are basically a
volunteer non-profit organization and this is a fundraising project. We
appreciate your patience and understanding.)
- Reservations can be made up until 5pm on Thursday, before
the weekend cruises.
- After 12 noon on Friday, any available tickets remaining
for the weekend may be purchased directly at the Silo Restaurant on a
first-come, first serve basis. "Cash and carry only." (Do not call the
Silo for reservations or to hold tickets for you. They can't help you.)
- After your reservations are made, you can pick up your
tickets (wrist bands) at the Silo on Friday or on the day of your
cruise.
- Before you board the Black Pearl, you will be
asked to fill out a release form, including your name, contact
information, email, etc. We need the names of all passengers for each
cruise.
Things You Should Know
- For seating, just find a place to
sit down, for example on the cabin top or in or around the cockpit.
- Soft sole comfortable shoes are recommended. High heels are
not permitted.
- The Black Pearl is not wheelchair accessible.
- Schedules can change at anytime for any number of reasons.
- The Black Pearl does have an engine, so even if there is no
wind, it can still cruise.
- There is a restroom on board, but please understand it is
difficult to get to because of the very steep stairs to the cabin below.
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