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One-Hour Cruises From the Ithaca Farmer’s Market Dock — A Calm, Scenic Slice of Cayuga Lake
A compact, one-hour outing that departs from and returns to the iconic Ithaca Farmer’s Market dock, useful for planning a short lakeside excursion with clearly stated weekend schedules and booking options.
One-Hour Cruises From the Ithaca Farmer’s Market Dock — A Calm, Scenic Slice of Cayuga Lake.
This is a short, deliberate cruise that slips away from the bustle of the Ithaca Farmer’s Market and into the broad sweep of Cayuga Lake. In a single hour you trade market stalls for open water and shoreline views — a tidy, family-friendly window on the lake available in multiple departures on weekends.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Immediate Cayuga Lake Vistas
The cruise offers direct, close-up views of Cayuga Lake from the moment the boat leaves the market dock, making scenery the primary draw for passengers of all ages.
From the Iconic Ithaca Farmer’s Market Dock
Departing from the dock at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market provides a convenient, recognizable meeting point and an immediate connection between the market atmosphere and the lake outing.
A Short, Family-Friendly Excursion
At roughly one hour in length with weekend departures, the cruise is structured as an accessible outing that accommodates children and shorter attention spans.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
Boarding at the market dock, you embark on a one-hour loop across Cayuga Lake that returns you to the same, familiar landing. The itinerary is intentionally compact: multiple short departures over the weekend let you slot a relaxed lakeside interlude into a market day or an afternoon plan.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits, with attention to age-based considerations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan to arrive at the Ithaca Farmers Market dock at least 15 minutes before your scheduled cruise time.
You may reserve online or pay upon boarding; cash and credit card payments are accepted at boarding.
$25 per adult, $10 per child aged 2–16, and children 2 and under ride free.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the cruise depart from?
Departures are from the Ithaca Farmers Market dock (Ithaca Farmers Market, 545 3rd St, Ithaca, NY 14850).
How long is the cruise?
The regular cruise lasts one hour.
When do cruises operate?
On Saturdays cruises are scheduled at 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. (the 2:00 p.m. may run with adequate demand). On Sundays cruises run at 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; many Sundays also feature a 2:00–3:30 p.m. Lake Explorers Monitoring Cruise as part of a donation-based Community Cruise program.
How do I pay or reserve a spot?
You may reserve online or pay as you board; cash and credit card are accepted at boarding.
What are the fares?
Adult fare is $25; child fare is $10 for ages 2–16; children aged 2 and under ride free.
Is there a special Lake Explorers cruise?
On most Sundays a 2:00–3:30 p.m. Lake Explorers Monitoring Cruise is offered as part of Discover Cayuga Lake’s donation-based Community Cruise program and can be booked in advance via the operator’s booking calendar under 'Cayuga Lake Explorers' cruises.