Services Offered
Guided Historical Canal Tour
Enjoy a narrated tour along Fort Wayne's rivers with expert docents sharing insights on local history, sports, and landmarks.
Private Group Bookings
Reserve the canal boat for special events, corporate outings, or family gatherings with customizable seating and catering options.
Scenic River Cruises
Relax on a smooth sail through the city's waterways, offering unique views and photo opportunities of Fort Wayne from the water.
Educational Tours
Learn about Fort Wayne's development, river systems, and cultural heritage in an engaging, interactive format suitable for all ages.
Evening and Weekend Excursions
Experience the beauty of the rivers at different times, with tours available on weeknights and weekends for flexible scheduling.
Reviews
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Lisa Mann
via Google
7 months ago
We had a family outing with out-of-towners and decided to go on the canal boat ride. The ticket process online was easy. You don’t get actual tickets but sign in with your name and number in your party. The boat wasn’t full and we could choose our seats. There was a docent aboard who narrated the ride. Lots of information on the history of the area and how Fort Wayne came to be. The seats are flat wooden seat which are really uncomfortable. If you have a stadium cushion of some kind, bring it. We went on a week night and parking wasn’t easy to find, might be impossible on a weekend.
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DB Schweinvia Google
8 months ago
We had a lovely early evening tour with Steve as our docent. The Captain & crew kept us sailing smoothly, and the docent had history or current events facts for every part of the river! A great way to spend an hour on the river 😁
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Britneyvia Google
over 1 year ago
Definitely worth checking out especially if you like history! I've grown up around Fort Wayne my whole life and didn't know a lot of the things that they talked about on the tour. The boat was really nice and seating was comfortable. Very relaxing and worth the money.
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Gordon Londinivia Google
over 2 years ago
I have to say I was really surprised by this canal boat river tour. I was able to attend last minute as there were some openings in a trip that was already booked. I was very glad I had the opportunity to go. I think probably what made this trip special was the narration by Debby. Wow, she was a fountain of knowledge. She really made the tour something unique. We were on the hour and a half tour and she had something unique to say for most of that time. You will learn about the history of Fort Wayne, sports history in the area, lots of stuff about the Rivers, and even a little bit of entertainment history. The tour takes off from the dock at promenade Park, takes you down all three of the rivers and then back to promenade Park. The canal boat was spacious but can be set up for many different kinds of groups that would want to book a tour. Our boat had three standing tables down the middle and chairs along the sides. The Parks Dept website talks about options for food and beverage. If you don't have it catered you have to bring any of your own food and snacks. Or don't bring anything and stop by Ted's after the tour!
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Kelly Millervia Google
over 2 years ago
A wonderful surprise! We decided to do this to celebrate a special day. We were looking for something different in the Fort! There are two wonderful bonuses about this trip. You get to see the city from a very different perspective and you get to learn so much! I’ve lived here most of my life and I learned a lot. Take a few minutes up at the front of the boat for a different perspective. The docent and crew were great! Tip: don’t sit in the front row. Those windows are smaller.
