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Soo Locks Boat Tours

1157 E. Portage Ave., P.O. Box 739, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-6301
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Pineville, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

If you've been asking , "Where can I ride a boat through the Soo Locks AND get a good meal at the same time?" ask no more. This is a well run organization that gives you a great viewing experience along with a very good meal at the same time. We went through the Canadian locks on the way up... More

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Evansville, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This tour was very interesting. We went on a lunch cruise and had a wonderful meal with great seating. We were offered a buffet with choices of chicken, salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, salad and vegetables. They offered bread and brownies too. We had a wonderful ride and the crew pointed out some very interesting facts. We were able to... More

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Charlotte, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Great tour and worth the cost. I had done this tour when I was a child and was glad to do it again. It was damp but not rainy. The guide was very informative.

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Lincoln
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Sault Sainte Marie. My husband and I waited a short time for the next trip. They do them 3 or 4 times a day and usually you don't need reservations. Cost was $24 each, but very well worth the price. The boat had an upper area where you could actually... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

The Soo Lock Boat Tour was a wonderful experience. The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. We saw so many sights and were able to experience the Locks firsthand. The waiting area prior to the trip had tasty snacks, the check in process was easy, the gift shop was quaint, and all of the employees were friendly. This was well worth... More

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Brimley, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

We enjoyed our dinner cruise on the St. Mary's river. It was a wonderful way to experience this beautiful area. The meal was really delicious and the staff was very accomodating. We want to go on the Lighthouse Tour in 2013.

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Stillwater, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Well worth the time and cost. Good views of the locks, lock operations, surrounding sites, very good narration, comfortable seating and standing, good views of ships coming/going/in-process, very good parking, very good ticketing/waiting area.

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

The tour starts by going through one of the American locks, then takes you on a tour of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Ontario by boat. You then go through the Canadian lock and back to the dock. The Captain and tour guide provide very interesting information about the history of the locks, the area and any boats that may... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

A great 2-1/2 hour river cruise....the part that showed the operation of the locks with our boat in the locks was very educational...the whole tour was relaxing, the staff was very friendly unlike the staff of the Dinner Cruise that we also signed for....lunch was good value for the money we paid...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Always have been fascinated with the Panama Canal - always wanted to go there. But now I don't have to cause I learned and experienced so much with the Soo Locks Boat Tour. It is so cool to actually go from high waters to low waters and vice-versa. We got to see several really large ships enter and come out... More

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