Set sail on a 90-minute guided journey through Sodus Bay aboard the Rose Lummis, uncovering local history and wildlife while learning about vital conservation efforts with Save Our Sodus.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most physical levels as the tour is seated aboard a stable vessel with minimal walking required.
Wildlife
History
Sodus Bay was once an important transportation hub in the 19th century before transitioning to a conservation-focused natural area.
Conservation
Save Our Sodus leads community efforts to improve water quality, control invasive species, and promote sustainable stewardship of the bay.
Sodus Bay Tours by Save Our Sodus, Inc.
Set sail on a 90-minute guided journey through Sodus Bay aboard the Rose Lummis, uncovering local history and wildlife while learning about vital conservation efforts with Save Our Sodus.
Sodus Bay Tours by Save Our Sodus, Inc. operates guided cruises on Sodus Bay out of Wolcott, New York. The program uses the historic, beautifully restored vessel Rose Lummis to offer a mix of evening sunset sails and family-oriented educational excursions.
Sunset offerings include the Friday evening "Sunset & Sips Cruise," a relaxing sail with soothing music that returns to Pier 53 Brick Oven for a waterfront sunset and socializing over cocktails. Saturday nights are dedicated to "Sunset Soirees," themed cruises aboard the Rose Lummis with lively music, dinner options, and drinks for an engaging evening on the water.
Family eco-tours run on Saturday afternoons and focus on local wildlife, history, and conservation. Family Eco-Tour #2 combines music and history for a 90-minute cruise that highlights geese, swans, eagles and other wildlife. Family Eco-Tour #1 is a 90-minute history-focused tour without music that emphasizes the bay’s ecology and conservation efforts, and highlights sightings such as herons and cormorants.
Operated by Save Our Sodus, Inc., these tours combine maritime heritage, local history, and natural observation on Sodus Bay. The combination of a restored historic vessel, themed sunset evenings, and educational family cruises provides both leisure and learning experiences for visitors and residents alike.
Location
Wolcott, NY
Launches from Sodus Bay area
Operator
Save Our Sodus, Inc.
Runs Sodus Bay Tours program
Vessel
Rose Lummis
Historic, restored tour boat
Tour Length
90 minutes
Family eco-tours duration
Choose a sunset sail or family eco-tour aboard the Rose Lummis and experience Sodus Bay's wildlife, history, and waterfront views.
Arrive Early for Check-In
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure at Pier 53 Open Air Bar and Brick Oven to ensure a smooth boarding process.
Bring Layered Clothing
It can get breezy on the water; a light jacket will keep you comfortable throughout the tour.
Pack Binoculars for Birdwatching
Enhance your view of herons, eagles, and cormorants by bringing binoculars if you have them.
Sun Protection is Key
Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses will protect you during exposed sections of the tour.
Light Jacket
Protects from bay breezes that can feel cooler especially in the morning.
spring
Sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during exposed stretches on the water.
summer
Binoculars
Helps get a closer look at distant birds and wildlife.
Reusable Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the 90-minute tour.