Welcome Aboard the Chautauqua Belle!
We’re thrilled to kick off our 2026 season!
🌧️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌧️
Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn’t cooperating with our highly anticipated first public cruise of the 2026 season 🚤💨
After careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel ALL trips for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
📱 All reservation holders will be contacted by text message and email with details regarding their booking.
☀️ GOOD NEWS! ☀️
We ARE planning to run our 3:00 PM cruise on Sunday, May 24, 2026, as the forecast is looking much more promising! 🙌 We hope to see you all there and kick off the season together!
📍 IMPORTANT DOCK LOCATION CHANGE 📍
Due to construction in the Mayville parking lot, our temporary dock location is now:
4696 Chautauqua Avenue
Bemus Point, NY 14712
🚗 Parking instructions:
Please drive up the driveway and park to your left.
We sincerely apologize for the last-minute changes and truly appreciate your patience and support as we begin our 2026 season
We can’t wait to welcome you aboard and sail with you soon! ⚓🌊
Our first cruise/maiden voyage of the season is planned to set sail: May 24, 2026 a 3:00pm
Historical cruises and dinner cruises are being added to our schedule almost daily over the next several weeks. If your preferred date isn’t available yet, please check back soon — more dates are on the way. We are currently closed for sailing, but we are open for bookings, motorcoach receptive services, and private charters for the 2026 summer season!
During our sailing season
Schedules are finalized daily. Please check this page after 9:00 a.m. on the day of your planned tour or desired sailing for the most current information.
Join us as we tour the North end of Chautauqua Lake, sharing tales of old, light music, and lots of history on our 1.5 to 1.75 hour tour. (depends on winds) See the beautiful homes along the Chautauqua Institution shoreline!!! Snack Bar, Restrooms onboard.
We are now booking groups, charters, rehearsal dinners, and motorcoach tours through October 2027 — call us today to reserve 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 onboard bar while cruising aboard the historic Chautauqua Belle. From fun and informative historical cruises and lunch cruises to evening dinner cruises, fireworks cruises, private charters, and special seasonal events, there’s always something to experience on the water all summer long.
In the fall, our popular foliage cruises offer breathtaking panoramic views of the vibrant autumn colors that make Chautauqua County so unforgettable — all from the unique perspective of a classic steamship.
Come experience the beauty of Chautauqua Lake aboard its most iconic vessel, the Chautauqua Belle, and discover what a true steamship adventure is all about.
