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Please check this homepage after 9:00 am on the day of your planned tour for the most up-to-date schedule information.

 7-2 CB weather forecast… Summer has arrived with awesome weather!!! ..mid 80’s, hot and humid, lots of sun on the north lake!!! Great for a boat ride w friends and family!!!

Join us as we tour the North end of Chautauqua Lake, sharing tales of old, light music, and lots of history on our 1.75 hour tour. See the beautiful homes along the Chautauqua Institution shoreline!!! Snack Bar, Restrooms onboard.

Our Chautauqua Lake weather for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th looks to be wonderful!!! A large dome of high pressure enters the Western NY region bringing ample sun, 80 degree temps and light winds!!! Enjoy the Lake – the flares the parades and the kids!!! What a way to go into the 4th of July!!!

Wednesday July 2nd Historical Tours at 1 and 3 pm from 78 Water St, Mayville NY

2 pm from Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower (returns at 4 PM)

Thursday July 3rd Historical Tours at 1 and 3 pm from 78 Water St, Mayville NY

2 pm from Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower (returns at 4 PM)

Friday July 4th … One trip only today–the Fireworks Cruise departing 78 Water St Mayville at 7:30 pm … what a great night on the lake! Our summer BBQ, Flares around the Lake and Fireworks at 10 pm or so!!

Saturday July 5th … Historical Tours at 11 am, 1, 3 and 5 pm from 78 Water St, Mayville NY

12, 2 and 4 pm from Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower

Sunday July 6th …Historical Tours at 1 and 3 pm from 78 Water St, Mayville NY

2 pm from Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower (returns at 4 PM)

Monday July 7th … Closed for routine maintenance

 

We are booking groups, charters, and motorcoach from now thru Oct 2025…call us to book your event!!!

Click here to see our schedule or purchase your historical/cocktail cruise tickets!

 For Motor coach, weddings, private parties, rehearsal dinners: Please call 716-269-2355 and leave us a message or send an email to

Thechautauquabelle@gmail.com

 

Experience the largest, most historic vessel on Chautauqua Lake with our boat tours!

With the summer breeze in your face and the sun on your back, let the Chautauqua Belle take you on an unforgettable cruise!

Kick back, relax, and enjoy our full-service on-board bar aboard one of our lunch cruises, evening cocktail cruises, fireworks, dinner cruises, private charters, and cruises to the Chautauqua Lake Idol Event! Enjoy the ever-popular fall foliage cruises for the breathtaking panoramic views from the mariner’s eye of the gorgeous fall colors that makes Chautauqua County famous.

We invite you to come and enjoy beautiful Chautauqua Lake onboard the most notable vessel, the Chautauqua Belle! Experience today what a steamship adventure is truly about!


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