River Nature Tours
Cruise the shores of the beautiful Black River on an all-inclusive tour of Lorain’s waterfront areas. This two-hour trip includes a tour of the river, the harbor, and a pass by the historic Lorain Lighthouse. Learn about the wildlife that lives in your backyard, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a bald eagle, while listening to a narration provided by our captain!
- Departure Location: Oasis Marinas at Port Lorain Dock A
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: $20
2025 Schedule
Sunday, June 8 – 5pm
Monday, June 9 – 5pm
Wednesday, June 11 – 5pm
Monday, June 16 – 5pm
Wednesday, June 18 – 5pm
Sunday, June 22 – 5pm
Wednesday, June 25 – 5pm
Sunday, June 29 – 5pm
Monday, June 30 – 5pm
Wednesday, July 2 – 5pm
Sunday, July 6 – 5pm
Monday, July 7 – 5pm
Wednesday, July 9 – 5pm
Sunday, July 13 – 5pm
Monday, July 14 – 5pm
Monday, July 21 – 5pm
Wednesday, July 23 – 5pm
Sunday, July 27 – 5pm
Monday, July 28 – 5pm
Wednesday, July 30 – 5pm
Sunday, August 3 – 5pm
Monday, August 4 – 5pm
Wednesday, August 6 – 5pm
Sunday, August 10 – 4:30pm
Monday, August 11 – 4:30pm
Sunday, August 17 – 4:30pm
Monday, August 18 – 4:30pm
Sunday, August 24 – 4:30pm
Monday, August 25 – 4:30pm
Wednesday, August 27 – 4:30pm
Monday, September 1 – 4:15pm
Sunday, September 7 – 4pm
Sunday, September 8 – 4:15pm
CANCELLATION POLICY
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds. The Lorain Port and Finance Authority reserves the right to cancel boat trips due to inclement weather and will exchange for future trips to the registrant. Customers will be notified of cancellations via phone and email.
Sunset Cruise
Capture the beauty of Lorain’s sunsets while on the water. This 1.5-hour evening tour includes the harbor and a short distance up the Black River. Cameras are recommended to snap a shot of the sun as it sets behind the historic Lorain Lighthouse.
- Departure Location: Oasis Marinas at Port Lorain Dock A
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Cost: $20
2025 Schedule
Sunday, June 8 – 7:45pm
Monday, June 9 – 7:45pm
Wednesday, June 11 – 7:45pm
Monday, June 16 – 7:45pm
Wednesday, June 18 – 7:45pm
Sunday, June 22 – 7:45pm
Wednesday, June 25 – 7:45pm
Sunday, June 29 – 7:45pm
Monday, June 30– 7:45pm
Wednesday, July 2 – 7:45pm
Sunday, July 6 – 7:45pm
Monday, July 7 – 7:45pm
Wednesday, July 9 – 7:45pm
Sunday July 13 – 7:45pm
Monday, July 14 – 7:45pm
Monday, July 21 – 7:45pm
Wednesday, July 23 – 7:45pm
Sunday, July 27 – 7:30pm
Monday, July 28 – 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 30 – 7:30pm
Sunday August 3 – 7:30pm
Monday, August 4 – 7:30pm
Wednesday, August 6 – 7:30pm
Sunday August 10 – 7:15pm
Monday, August 11 – 7:15pm
Sunday, August 17 – 7:15pm
Monday, August 18 – 7:15pm
Sunday, August 24 – 7pm
Monday, August 25 – 7pm
Wednesday, August 27 – 7pm
Monday, September 1 – 6:45pm
Sunday, September 7 – 6:30pm
Sunday, September 21 – 6:15pm
CANCELLATION POLICY
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds. The Lorain Port and Finance Authority reserves the right to cancel boat trips due to inclement weather and will exchange for future trips to the registrant. Customers will be notified of cancellations via phone and email.
Sip n’ Sway
Enjoy an adult beverage as you take in the scenic views along the shores of the Black River. This two-hour excursion includes a tour of the river, harbor, and a pass by the historic Lorain Lighthouse. Learn about the city’s waterways and wildlife while sipping an alcoholic drink. Passengers must be aged 21 or older. For this cruise, each passenger is permitted to bring 36 oz. of beer or 18 oz. of wine. This means you can bring three 12 oz. cans OR a 32 oz. growler per person. You could also bring a 6-pack of beer or a full bottle of wine to share between two people. Absolutely NO liquor is allowed on board. You may play music of your choice during the ride ONLY if you have booked the entire boat for your group.
- Departure Location: Oasis Marinas at Port Lorain Dock A
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Cost: $25
2025 Schedule
Saturday, June 7 – 4:30pm and 7:15pm
Saturday, June 28 – 4:30pm and 7:15pm
Saturday July 5 – 4:30pm and 7:15pm
Saturday, August 2 – 4:30pm and 7:15pm
Saturday, August 9 – 4:30pm
Saturday, August 23 – 4pm and 6:30pm
Saturday, August 30 – 4:30pm
Saturday, September 6 – 4:30pm
Saturday, September 13 – 4:30pm
Saturday, September 20 – 3pm and 5:45pm
CANCELLATION POLICY
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No refunds. The Lorain Port and Finance Authority reserves the right to cancel boat trips due to inclement weather and will exchange for future trips to the registrant. Customers will be notified of cancellations via phone and email.