2018 SCHEDULE
Dinner Cruise Menu
2018 Dinner Cruise ScheduleDinner Cruise is about 21⁄2 hours. Reservations are recommended.
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DINNER CRUISESDINNER CRUISES
Main Entrées ~ Sunday & Monday: Top Sirloin of Beef and Baked Turkey with Stu�ng and Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy ~ Tuesday: Baked Virginia Ham and Baked Turkey with Stu�ng and Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy ~ Wednesday & Thursday: Roast Pork and Baked Chicken with Stu�ng and Real Mashed Potatoes and Gravy ~ Friday: Catch of the Day, Top Sirloin of Beef, and Pasta ~ Saturday: Special menu when scheduled. Call for availability.Buffet Accompaniments (Selections Vary By Entrée) Bu�et includes a variety such as red-skin potatoes in butter or homemade mashed potatoes, vegetables, tossed salad, pasta or potato salad and homemade bread.Delightful DessertBeverages Fresh perked co�ee, hot tea, ice cold lemonade
Main entrées subject to changes.
Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner on a leisurely cruise of the St. Mary’s River, combined with our popular Lock Tour. Dinner is served as you cruise the lower St. Mary’s River alongside Sugar Island. Enjoy a delightful dessert as you enter the upper St. Mary’s River after locking through the famous Soo Locks. Come as you are. Dress is casual. For reservations call 906-632-6301 or 800-432-6301
Dinner Cruises are available 7 days a week for tour groups with advance reservations, and individual passengers are welcome. For reservations and additional departure dates call906-632-6301, 800-432-6301 or email [email protected]
ALL DEPARTURES FROM DOCK #1May 12 – June 30 Call for Departure dates & times July 1 – August 20 Monday through Saturday departs 5:15 pm Call for possible Sunday departures. Fireworks Dinner Cruise July 1 & July 4 departs 7:00 pmThemed Dinner Cruises, June 21 – August 18, 5:15 pm
ALL DEPARTURES FROM DOCK #2Aug. 21 – Oct. 15 Call for Departure dates & timesThemed Dinner Cruises, Saturdays, Aug. 25 & Sept 1, 5:15 pm
Private ChartersRent a boat with crew for tours of the St. Mary’s River, Soo Locks, or Sugar Island’s Old North channel. Available for parties up to 150 guests. • Convention Functions • Class Reunions • Company Outings • Family ReunionsFully Licensed Bar Available on all CruisesHors d’oeuvres & meal options. For Cruise Planners call 906-632-2512 or 800-432-6301.
Wedding Cruises & PackagesAvailable for wedding parties of up to 150 guests.Michigan History – Student ToursA student tour that is truly educational and a lot of fun. For sample itineraries and information call 906-632-6301 or 800-432-6301Fireworks Cruise – July 1 & July 4
See Canadian Fireworks on July 1 and American Fireworks on July 4. Departs from Dock #2 at 9:15 pm, 1½ hour cruise.
✦ Ride through the Soo Locks and navigate the St. Mary’s River.
✦ See the fully intact light keeper’s residence at Cedar Point.
✦ View the remains of the original lighthouse on Round Island.
✦ Get a sailor’s eye view of the fully restored Point Iroquois Lighthouse and light keeper’s residence.
✦ Tour Canadian waters and see the Gros Cap Reefs Lighthouse.
✦ Also view the Point Louise Range Lights and the Point Aux Pins Canadian Shoreline, among many other sights.
✦ Buffet Breakfast on board includes: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, American fries, biscuits, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, and apple strudel. Beverages include hot coffee, tea and milk.
✦ Box Lunches are available with advance notice. Call (906) 632-2512 for box lunch reservations. For a portion of this lighthouse cruise there may be weather concerns that will dictate
which point of interest can be visited. In this event, other points of interest will be substituted for sights not viewed. With the departure time of 8:00 am this should not be much of a concern as the wind generally does not increase until noon, if at all.
Saturdays, June 23 & 30, September 1, 8, 15, 2018and Wednesdays, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018– and August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018Boarding Time: 7:45 am • Departure Time: 8:00 am from Dock #2, 515 E. Portage Ave.Call (906) 632-2512 for Lighthouse Cruise Reservations
Luncheon Cruises Private Charters & Special Cruises
Experience a Lighthouse Cruise and Breakfast with Soo Locks Boat Tours!
St. Mary’s River Lighthouse Cruise
✦ Ride through the Soo Locks and navigate the St. Mary’s River.
Experience a Lighthouse Cruise and Breakfast
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BOAT TOURSBOAT TOURS
LUNCHEON CRUISESLUNCHEON CRUISES
Luncheon Cruise MenuMenu #1
Sweet and SourPork over Wild Rice
Baked ChickenPotatoes
Steamed VegetablesHomemade Bread & Butter
Tossed Salad • Dessert
Menu #2Swedish Meatballs w/noodle side dish
Baked ChickenHomemade Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Steamed VegetablesHomemade Bread & Butter
Tossed Salad • Dessert
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It’s our popular Dinner Cruise with a twist! From June 21 through September 1, enjoy a delicious themed dinner as you cruise the beautiful St. Mary’s River. Your evening includes locking through the famous Soo Locks and cruising along the waterfronts of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Ontario. We have added more Pirate Cruises and Sault Ste. Marie 350th Anniversary Cruises.
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�u. 21, 5:15 350th Anniversary Cruise Sat. 23, 5:15 Pirate Cruise �u. 28, 5:15 Salute to Veterans Cruise Fri. 29, 5:30 Lee Murdock Concert & Cruise Sun. 1, 7:00 Canada Day Cruise Wed. 4, 7:00 Independence Day Cruise Sat. 7, 5:15 Pirate Cruise �u. 12, 5:15 Hawaiian Cruise Sat. 14, 5:15 Passenger Steamships Presentation and 1950’s Cruise �u. 19, 5:15 Western Cruise Sat. 21, 5:15 Pirate Cruise Wed. 25, 5:15 Christmas in July Cruise �u. 26, 5:15 350th Anniversary Cruise Fri. 27, 5:15 350th Anniversary Cruise Sat. 28, 5:15 Irish Pub Cruise �u. 2, 5:15 Italian Cruise Sat. 4, 5:15 Pirate Cruise �u. 9, 5:15 Western Cruise Sat. 11, 5:15 1940’s Big Band Era Cruise �u. 16, 5:15 350th Anniversary Cruise Sat. 18, 5:15 Southern-Style Mardi Gras Cruise Sat. 25, 5:15 Pirate Cruise Sat. 1, 5:15 Roaring ‘20’s Cruise
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Available in May, June, September & October, Luncheon Cruises are offered for tour groups 7 days a week with advance reservations. The cruises are 2½ hours & departure time is 12 noon. Individual passengers are welcome to join any Luncheon Cruise we have scheduled. Inquire for availability at 906-632-6301 or 1-800-432-6301.
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2018 Soo Locks Tour DeparturesALL DEPARTURES DOCK #1
Preseason May 1 – May 11 Call for availabilityMay 12 – May 18
Daily including Sundays 10:00 am 1:00 pmMay 19 – June 15
Daily including Sundays10:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pm
June 16 – June 26Monday through Saturday
10:00 am 11:30 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 4:30 pmSunday
10:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pmDOCK #1 AND DOCK #2 DEPARTURES
From June 27 to August 20, tour boats board at two docks on Monday through Saturday & on Sunday, July 1.
Tour boats board only at one dock on all other Sundays.June 27 – August 20, Monday through Saturday
and Sunday, July 1Times in red have first boarding and first choice of seats.
DOCK #1 10:00 am 2:00 pm 11:00 am 3:30 pm 1:00 pm 4:30 pm
DOCK #2 10:20 am 1:40 pm 11:20 am 3:45 pm 12:40 pm 4:45 pm
July 8, 15, 22, 29Sundays
10:00 am 1:30 pm 11:00 am 3:00 pm 12:30 pm 4:15 pm
All Sunday departures are from Dock #1
August 5, 12, 19Sundays
10:00 am 1:30 pm 11:00 am 3:00 pm 12:30 pm 4:15 pm
All Sunday departuresare from Dock #2
ALL DEPARTURES DOCK #2Tours run daily including Sundays
August 21 – August 3110:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 4:30 pmLabor Day Weekend – September 1-2
10:00 am 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 5:30 pm11:30 am 1:30 pm 4:00 pmSeptember 3 – September 30
10:00 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 4:00 pmOctober 1 – October 15
10:00 am 1:00 pm 3:30 pmPost Season October 16 – 20 Call for availability.
CHILD LOCKTOUR COUPON
SOO LOCKS BOAT TOURSSAULT STE. MARIE, MIOnly 1 Coupon Needed per Family
SAVE $2.00 OFFeach Child Fare (5-12 years)
Offer valid only with purchase of one or more adult Lock Tour fare. Not valid with any other coupon offer, package ticket price, group rate or school rate. Valid at Dock #1 or Dock #2. Must be presented at ticket office before purchase of tickets. Offer valid through October 15, 2018.
• See all four U.S. Locks, Canadian Lock, St. Mary’s Rapids, three hydro-electric plants and historic
scenic waterfronts of U.S. and Canada.• Experience both an upbound and downbound lockage between Lake Huron and Lake Superior.• Cruise underneath the International Highway Bridge,
and get a sailor’s view of many interesting sites.• Cruise along side Lake freighters and ocean vessels.• Learn about passing ships as you get a close up view
from your tour boat.
• Boats are climate controlled with restrooms and snack bars.
• Docks and Boats are Handicap Accessible.• FREE KENNEL SERVICES available for Soo
Locks Boat Tour customers.• Adult Rate 13 yrs & over • Child Rate 5-12 yrs, 4 yrs & under FREE• Reservations not required for Soo Locks Tour.• Back of brochure contains information regarding Dinner & Luncheon Cruises and Lighthouse & Specialty Cruises. (Reservations highly recommended.)• Tickets available on-line at www.soolocks.com.
Soo Locks Boat ToursDock #1: 1157 E. Portage Ave., • Dock #2: 515 E. Portage Ave.
P.O. Box 739, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783(906) 632-6301 • 800-432-6301 • (906) 632-1811 fax
www.soolocks.com • [email protected]
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Ride through the world famous Soo Locks on a Soo Locks Boat Tour
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After yourdownbound lockage,enjoy a cruise along
the historic waterfrontsof Michigan and Canada.
Experience “locking through” the Soo Locks.Your narrator will explain the history and operation of the Locks as your boat is raised 21 feet, straight up, to the level of Lake Superior.
NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERSRain or shine (7 days a week). Tour is approximately 2 hours. We may have additional early and late departures for motor coach groups where individual passengers are wel-come 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. Company reserves the right to cancel tour for less than 10 passengers. Company does not guarantee that every tour will ride with a freighter.