Cruise & Dine

DailySkaneateles Lake Cruises

Cruise on Skaneateles Lake! Choose an afternoon jaunt, an evening dinner cruise or a 4-hour shoreline excursion.

Mid-Lakes NavigationCruising since 1968

We’re the Captain . . . for an hour or 2 daysYou’re the Captain of a Lockmaster Canalboat

Another option. Discover the Erie Canal

Cruise for 3, 4 or 7 days aboard a comfortable, easy to operate traditional canalboat. You pick the pace and explore the towns and towpaths of the legendary waterway.

Cruise for 3, 4 or 7 days aboard a comfortable, easy to operate traditional canalboat. You pick the pace and explore the towns and towpaths of the legendary waterway.

In Syracuse, join us aboard our passenger boat, the Emita II, for dinner, lunch and much more. For a longer adventure choose a 5 hour, 1 or 2 day cruise departing from Syracuse, Oswego, Seneca Falls and Rochester.

Call or visit our website for additional informationMid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd.

11 Jordan St., PO Box 61, Skaneateles, NY 13152 • 315-685-8500 • 800-545-4318 • www.midlakesnav.com, info@midlakesnav.com

Cruise Schedule of Departures and Rates 2012May 18 - 31

Monday & Tuesday Call for cruise availabilityWednesday - Saturday 3:00 - 3:50 Sightseeing Cruise 6:00 - 9:00 Dinner CruiseSunday 2:00 & 3:00 Sightseeing Cruise

June 1 - June 30 Monday Call for cruise availabilityTuesday 3:00 - 3:50 Sightseeing Cruise 6:00 - 8:30 Dinosaur Dinner CruiseWednesday - Saturday 3:00 - 3:50 Sightseeing Cruise 6:00 - 9:00 Dinner CruiseSunday 2:00 & 3:00 Sightseeing Cruise 6:00 - 9:00 Dinner Cruise

July 1 - August 31Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 1:00 Mailboat Cruise* 11:00 - 1:00 Lunch Cruise 2:00 & 3:00 Sightseeing Cruise 5:00 Sightseeing Cruise*◊ 6:00 - 9:00 Dinner Cruise 6:30 - 8:00 “Take Out” Cruise*◊Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 Sunday Dinosaur BBQ* 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 Sightseeing Cruise 5:00 Sightseeing Cruise*◊ 6:00 - 9:00 Dinner Cruise 6:30 - 8:00 “Take Out” Cruise*

September 1 - September 30 Note: Dinner and “Take Out” Cruises depart an hour earlier in September.Last Mailboat Cruise Tuesday, September 4Last “Take Out” Cruise Saturday, September 8Last Sunday BBQ Cruise Sunday, September 2

Monday Call for cruise availabilityTuesday 10:00 - 1:00 Mailboat Cruise* 2:00 - 2:50 Sightseeing Cruise 5:00 - 7:30 Dinosaur Dinner CruiseWednesday & Thursday 2:00 - 2:50 Sightseeing Cruise 5:00 - 8:00 Dinner CruiseFriday & Saturday 2:00 - 2:50 Sightseeing Cruise 5:00 - 8:00 Dinner Cruise 5:30 - 7:00 “Take Out” Cruise*◊Sunday 12:00 - 2:00 Sunday Dinosaur BBQ* 1:00 & 2:00 Sightseeing Cruise 5:00 - 8:00 Dinner Cruise

• We normally require a minimum of 15 passengers to cruise.• Parties of 2 may be seated with another couple.• Schedule subject to change without notice.

Call or check our website for all other days - we often add cruises to the schedule.

Dinner Cruise - 3 hours

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Dinner Cruise - 2½ hours

New! Sunday Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cruise* - 2 hours

Lunch Cruise - 2 hours

“Take Out” Cruise* - 1½ hours

Sightseeing Cruise - 50 minutes

U.S. Mailboat* - 3 hours

Enjoy a fi rst rate dinner served as you cruise along the shores of Skaneateles Lake, gem of the Finger Lakes.

$50 Adult • $40 Child - Children’s entree availableAdd fresh shrimp cocktail - $8Add Romance Package- $75, total cost for two is $175Gratuity not included. Reservations, prepayment and entrée choice, please.

Classic barbeque by our legendary local eatery includes pulled pork, chicken and ribs, side dishes and dessert.

$49 Adult • $40 ChildGratuity not included. Reservations & prepayment, please.

This casual cruise aboard the Barbara S. Wiles includes chicken and ribs with two of their famous side dishes as well as their hearty corn bread.

$32 Adult • $27 Child includes BBQ lunch$21 Adult • $16 Child cruise onlyGratuity not included. Reservations & prepayment, please.

Deli sandwich, soup, fruit and dessert, plus coffee, tea or lemonade fi ll the bill for a scenic lunch cruise.

$29 Adult • $24 Child includes lunch$17 Adult • $13 Child cruise onlyGratuity not included. Reservations, prepayment and sandwich choice, please.

This excursion makes a perfect family outing or a pleasant break from work, shopping or traveling.

$12 Adult • $8 Child • $40 FamilyFamily is 1 or 2 adults and their children under 13.Gratuity included. Tickets available at our offi ce at 11 Jordan Street beginning at 9:00 a.m. day of cruise.

Pick up dinner to go or bring it from home and board the Barbara S. Wiles for a pleasant evening cruise. Please purchase cocktails, wine and beer on board.

$15 Adult • $10 ChildGratuity included. Call to confi rm departure. Tickets available at our offi ce at 11 Jordan Street starting at 9:00 a.m. day of cruise.

We really deliver the mail along the Skaneateles shore aboard the Barbara S. Wiles. Reserve a box lunch or bring your own.

$23 Adult • $17 Child • $8 LunchGratuity not included. Reservations strongly suggested.

*aboard the Barbara S. Wiles, 34 - 36 maximum◊ may be cancelled to accommodate other cruises

About Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Dinner and Lunch CruisesMid-Lakes is proud to offer great signature meats and side dishes straight from the Syracuse landmark’s kitchens on all our Dinosaur BBQ Cruises. Ask about options for your next party!

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Photo by E. T. Magdziak

Photo by E. T. Magdziak

Photo by Dick Sherwood

4th Annual Pirate Day, Wed., Aug. 8Argh! Keep in touch with us on our Facebook page and website as we plan our fourth annual Pirate Day on Skaneateles Lake and the Erie Canal. Count on kid’s events, costumes, trinkets and fun.

Full Moon Cruise - 1 hour June 4 August 2 July 3 AUGUST 31 - BLUE MOON! September 30

Glen Haven Excursion - 4 hours July 8 • August 12 • September 9 is Grandparents Day!

Romance Package

Events and Options for 2012

“Awesome job on Pirate Day! We are lucky to have Mid-Lakes in our neighborhood!” Coleen Y., Auburn, NY

Photo by E. T. Magdziak

Skaneateles Highlights• Daily delivery of the mail aboard the Barbara S. Wiles (right)• The unique view of downtown Skaneateles from the water (above)• Roosevelt Hall, owned by three families of Roosevelts (center right)• Antique and Classic Boat Show, viewing cruise July 29 (center right)• The oldest boathouse on the lake (center left)

Board the Judge Ben Wiles for a relaxing cruise all the way to the south end of Skaneateles Lake. The steep southern hills set the mood for tales from the era of steamboat travel on the pristine lake. Settle in with your Sunday paper, deck of cards or mystery novel. Relax! Bring a picnic or buy a pastry or light lunch. Please purchase wine, beer and cocktails on board.

$30 Adults • $22 ChildGratuity included. Reservations & prepayment, please.

Grab your honey and step aboard the Judge Ben Wiles for a romantic nightcap with your favorite “moon music” playing in the background.Think Moon River and Harvest Moon.

$12 Adults • $8 ChildGratuity included. No reservations. Tickets available at our offi ce at 11 Jordan Street beginning at 9:00 a.m. day of cruise.

Turn a lovely evening into a priceless memory. With our Romance Package you’ll dine at the Captain’s Table for two with fresh fl owers on the table and a bottle of Champagne or wine in crystal glasses you can keep. We’ll even turn your love note into a printed card to last forever.$75 per couple, added to cruise fare

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GPS Coordinates42° 56’ 44.38” N76° 25’ 49.75”W

10 W. Genesee St.Skaneateles, NY 13152

From the West:I-90 (Thruway) to exit 40 Weedsport. Route 34 south to Route 20 east to Skaneateles.From the East:I-90 (Thruway) to exit 34A. I-481 south to I 690 west. Pass the NYS Fairgrounds, exit at Route 695 (Camillus). Route 695 to Route 5 west (follow signs for Auburn). Left at traffi c light onto Route 321 south. Right on Route 20. Dock is 100 yards on the left. Parking is on the street (metered, 2 hour max, free after 6 pm) or in municipal lots off Genesee St. (some metered) and Fennell St. (Free).From the North and South:I-81 to Lafayette (exit 15). Route 20 15 miles west to Skaneateles.

Dinner Cruise MenuNew England Clam Chowder & Garden Salad

Choice of:1. Prime Ribs of Beef 2. Chicken Florentine

3. Baked Salmon 4. Vegetarian LasagnaBaked Potato with Sour Cream Vegetable Medley

Dessert Assortment Coffee or Hot Tea Glass of Champagne

Mid-Lakes Navigation Co., Ltd reserves the right to cancel cruises, change schedules or routes, or substitute vessels without prior notice. Food and beverages served aboard are subject to NYS sales tax which is included in the cruise fares and beverage prices. Gratuities are NOT included except where noted. The “Child” fare is for children under 13. 24-hour cancellation notice is required. Cruises may be cancelled if fewer than 10 passengers wish to cruise.

Weddings • Showers • Anniversaries • Reunions • Graduations • Birthdays • Club Outings Corporate Events • Client Entertainment • Church Group Trips • Employee Outings • Fund Raisers

Business Meetings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • League Banquets • Girls’/Guys’ Nights Out • Red Hats

“Thank you for providing us with such a wonderful reception,” Tomi J.-Z., Homer

Planning a Special Occasion? Groups from 2 to 100 • Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to full menu

Lunch Cruise MenuSoup du jour & Fruit Salad

Deli Sandwich*, choice of Ham, Turkey, Roast BeefChips and Pickle

Dessert Cookies Coffee or Hot Tea

*We sometimes feature different entrées if we have a group reserved. We’ll tell you when you book.

The Judge Ben WilesUpper deck: 26 passengersMain deck: 74 passengers

The Barbara S. Wiles36 passengers (34 for Mailboat)

Gift CertificatesPrices are for 2 passengers and include tax and gratuity. Certifi cates are valid on either Skaneateles Lake or the Erie Canal (see website and brochure for more details about cruising the Erie Canal).

Champagne Dinner Cruise $110Dinosaur Dinner Cruise $108Sunday Dinosaur BBQ Cruise $70Lunch Cruise $64

Mailboat Cruise with lunch $68Sightseeing Cruise $26“Take Out” Cruise $30Glen Haven Cruise $60