Welcome Aboard the Chautauqua Belle!

We are back in Mayville!!! 

Let the Lake winds cool you off as you enjoy the historical tour and see the beautiful, multi-million dollar homes on the Chautauqua Institution Lakeshore…

 Sunday…what an awesome day is coming at us…nicest weather of the summer!!! Wonderful Lake breezes make this the perfect day for a boat ride!!!

Saturday July 18th

Smoke filled skies with hazardous health warnings, thunderstorms with high winds and lightning moving thru the area right during our cruise schedule, an inch or more in rain…we give up. With an abundance of caution for the safety of our passengers and crew we are calling off the day. We dislike this significantly more than you do…loosing a Saturday in the middle of a very short season is painful-but necessary.  We will be reaching out to those that have purchased tickets to reschedule or refund your ticket purchase in full, or you can email us at…  [email protected] …or text us at 716.269.2355 …our AI phone agent Rosie cannot help with this process-yet.  Really hope to see you another time!!!

Sunday July 19th… the skies clear, the storms have passed thru the area and it will be an awesome day on the Lake!!! Historical Tours departing from 78 Water St Mayville NY today at 1 and 3 pm, Departing from Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower at 2 pm only 

Monday July 20th…Historical Tours departing from 78 Water St Mayville NY today at 1 and 3 pm, Departing from Chautauqua Institution Bell Tower at 2 pm only

5:30 pm… Science on a Steamboat!!! Really Cool!!! This 2 hr cruise will help you understand what makes the Lake a healthy Lake!!!

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 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 hr Historical Tour. See the beautiful homes along the Chautauqua Institution shoreline!!! Snack Bar, Restrooms onboard.

Upcoming Cruises you dont want to miss!!! 

Our most popular – Sightseeing/Historical Tours leaving various dates and times

Monday July 20th 5:30 pm… Science on a Steamboat!!! Really Cool!!! Learn about the Lake!!!

Saturday night dinner cruises w the Belle, Bill, and BBQ…enjoy an evening on the Lake as we cruise the multi million dollar shoreline homes with great music and the best Lake views on Chautauqua Lake.

An evening with our local Waterkeeper Affiliate, the Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium…Science on a Steamboat…2 dates – July 20th and 27th

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