This was a great trip. Although it was just my wife and I, the Sam Patch crew were so friendly and informative. We learned things about the Erie Canal we did not know before. Even though it was ra…Full review by 461karll
Sep 10, 2024
Very friendly staff, they enjoy doing their job! It was very informative & fun. They have snacks & cold drinks on board, beer, wine, pop chips etc.Full review by Trip13449587215
Aug 17, 2024
I was raised in upstate NY and knew about the Erie Canal but had never visited an inch of it. I liked the description of the Sam Patch and it proved better than expected. The dock is located in a l…Full review by 366DaveN
Why don't you install a ramp over the interior steps so that the Sam Patch is accessible to those who depend on a wheelchair to enter the vessel? Being lifted into the boat by your staff seems rather unsafe for the passenger and employees.
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Thanks for your comment - We would certainly like to make the Sam Patch accessible - and we have investigated the possibility. Unfortunately, the narrowness of the replica …
Thanks for your comment - We would certainly like to make the Sam Patch accessible - and we have investigated the possibility. Unfortunately, the narrowness of the replica vessel makes a ramp too steep to be safe. We are working on adding a second vessel to our fleet, which will be accessible.
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Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
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Has 3 steps to navigate in order to board and disembark the vessel. We can accommodate people using walkers if the passenger can navigate the stairs without the assistance of...
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