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Falling Waters Boat & Waterfall Tours

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Spectacular, amazing, extraordinary, beautiful, magnificent, breathtaking, heavenly, paradise, gorgeous, exhilarating are just a few customer expressions that describe this tour. Our boat tour cruises the lakes east, west and south shores most scenic sites, including the majestic 250’ top to bottom Hector Waterfalls, multi million dollar estates, 100 -300 ft. shale cliffs, state parks, rolling hillside vineyards, various wildlife, Seneca Pier and Watkins Glen lakefront views ,that can only be experienced by boat.

Your tour continues on land, from our lake dock it’s a short walk to our exclusive natural shale patio that meets Hector Waterfalls edge.

Enjoy a complimentary Finger Lakes beverage and cheeses while viewing the beauty of the majestic 165 ft. lower Hector Falls from our patio or explore the waterfall just steps away. Bring your water shoes and get up close walking the flat shale at the base of the falls as the refreshing waters roll over your feet. As you look up watch the tumbling waters drop, there is nothing more exhilarating! Don’t want to get in the water; stay on the patio or sit on the side of the falls while admiring its pure beauty and energy. There is nothing more relaxing than watching and listening to the falling water; daydreaming, you might ask: “Is this heaven”?

Reserve your preferred 1.5 or 2 hour tour: May – October weather permitting.

Sunset Boat Tour

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Sunset Boat & Waterfall 1.5 Hour Tour

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Seneca Lake sunsets are magnificent and often look like the sky and water are custom painted, as every sunset is one of a kind.

Relax and admire nature’s pure beauty while tasting a complimentary Finger Lakes beverage from our private waterfall patio where rainbows form on the spectacular 165 ft Hector Falls!

Then our Captain guides you on our comfortable Stingray boat as we cruise into the sunset on Seneca lake – there is no better way to end the day!

Schuyler Tributes – Falling Waters Boat Tours nominated for Best New Business of the Year!

Private Group Tours

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The tour is all yours for parties of 2 up to 6 people and can be reserved for the 1.5 or 2 hours Boat and Waterfall Tour, as well as, the 1.5 hour Sunset Boat Tour. Perfect for business outings, family, friends, birthday, anniversary or special occasions.

Private Group Tours run.  May – October weather permitting.

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Hector Falls

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General Information about tours

wave | Falling Waters Boat Tours | Watkins Glen, NY
Bring your camera, the views and experiences here are one of a kind memories! You won’t want to leave Falling Waters!

Falling Waters Boat comfortably accommodates up to 6 passengers. She is a 21 ft. Four Winns bow rider inboard /outboard getting you up close to the water while cruising quietly, making for ease of conversation.

Safety is our highest priority. Our captain is a licensed captain meeting all USCG criteria and has navigated on Seneca Lake for over 10 years. Keeping you safe, sharing the history of Seneca Lake and sites while having fun is the chartered course! Falling Waters Boat exceeds and supplies all USCG safety requirements. Walking in the base of the waterfall is optional and based on favorable weather conditions. Observing the waterfalls only 30 ft. from the patio is spectacular!

May – October weather permitting.

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Customer Testimonials

My brother and his family were visiting from Florida and I wanted to make their time in the area memorable. I had done the big boat tours but when I found the Falling Waters Boat Tours and its description I knew we just had to take the trip. Captain Fred was so welcoming, informative and knowledgeable…my brother and his family totally enjoyed the trip and the absolute majesty of being that close to the Falls. The history and information that Captain Fred shared with all of us was very educational and entertaining. After the tour when we were at the natural shale patio next to the Falls by his home was truly awesome with a wonderful variety of local cheeses and fruit. Captain Fred walked my brother and I out by the Falls and there are no words to describe the sheer awesomeness of being at the base of the Falls. It was an 80+ degree day, so the mist and water from the Falls was wonderfully refreshing. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a different perspective on Seneca Lake. I told Captain Fred we would definitely return and I would recommend his tour to any and all of my friends and family.

Dody Ballard

A Captivating Journey on Seneca Lake: Unforgettable Memories Await!

Embarking on the boat tour on Seneca Lake was an absolute delight! From start to finish, Captain Fred’s boat tour offered us an unparalleled experience filled with perfect weather, great personality and exceptional hospitality. We are already planning our return trip, eager to relive those magical moments on the shimmering waters of Seneca Lake.

From the moment we stepped aboard, the weather seemed to synchronize with our excitement. The clear blue skies and gentle breeze were the perfect companions as we set off on our adventure. The warmth of the sun on our skin amplified the sense of serenity and joy that only a beautiful day on the water can provide.

George Avila

My parents and I thoroughly enjoyed the boat tour by “Falling Waters Boat Tours!” Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and provided us with a lot of interesting history and information during the boat tour! It was also such an amazing experience to enjoy wine and cheese off of the patio right next to Hector Falls!!! I highly recommend “Falling Waters Boat Tours!”

Tara Wroble

We had the pleasure of meeting Captain Fred and his hospitable wife. Our private chartered tour was amazing as they have their own private waterfall in their backyard. We enjoyed a nice glass of wine, and charcuterie on the terrace as we relaxed listening to the soothing sounds of the waterfall.

Our boat tour on Senaca Lake had great weather and was perfect for being on the water. We enjoyed learning the history and an old myth tale of the lake that Captain Fred delighted us with.

We will definitely be booking again for our next trip. My best friend already booked another private tour for her husband’s upcoming birthday.

I appreciate the small little touches both Fred and his wife did to make our experience quite memorable for our party of 5. I highly recommend Falling Waters Boat Tours as it was pure bliss!!!

Roxanne Rothenberg

This is the boat tour to take if you want to get out on Seneca Lake. Forget the big tourist boats with 100 other people. Captain Fred’s boat is perfect for up to 6 guests. We sat in the bow which was so comfortable and we could see everything. Fred is very knowledgeable about the lake and the surrounding area and is commentary as he drove us around was interesting and educational. Following the boat ride, we were invited to the patio of his home which sits right next to the waterfall. We sampled some delicious local cheese and a glass of local Chardonnay (other beverages were offered too). Afterwards, he guided us in a walk across the Falls….bring your bathing suit if you want to get right under the falls. A perfect way to spend a couple of hours and get out on the water and up close and intimate with the falls.

Heidi Asbury