Come aboard Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours for a relaxing and educational maritime adventure!

Make your visit to the Upper Peninsula memorable with a trip through the Soo Locks aboard Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours. Located 50 miles north of the Mackinac Bridge, an educational and fun-filled adventure awaits in historic Sault Ste. Marie! Choose from a variety of maritime adventures, including our popular Soo Locks sightseeing tours, lighthouse cruises and more.

• Experience “locking through” the Soo Locks, the world’s largest parallel locking system that resolves the 21-foot variance between Lake Huron and Lake Superior. Get a close-up view of the construction of the new “super lock.”
• Pass under the International Highway Bridge to Canada and get a sailor’s view of historic attractions, all four U.S. locks, St.Mary’s rapids, three hydroelectric plants and more!
• Cruise beside lake freighters and ocean vessels and learn about ships with close-up view from your vessel.
• Live narration explains the history and operation of the Soo Locks and all scenic shoreline sites of the U.S. and Canada.
• Online tickets recommended as some cruises do sell out (link to purchase tickets)
• Approximately 90 minutes (shipping traffic may cause lock delays)
• Sail rain or shine, with numerous cruises daily
• Climate controlled cruise with restrooms and snack bar
• Docks and boats are handicap accessible