Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours

515 E. Portage Ave., Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
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Operating since 1959 and heading into our 66th season, Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours offers a variety of cruises aboard our larger and more comfortable iconic yellow and blue tour boats. Make your visit to the U.P. memorable with a trip through the Soo Locks, located 50 miles north of the Mackinac Bridge. Experience a 90-minute tour through the Soo Locks, the world's largest parallel locking system that resolves the 21-foot variance between Lake Huron and Lake Superior. During the summer months, the lighthouse cruise is also a memorable educational and relaxing maritime adventure.

Local: (906) 632-2512
Fax: (906) 632-2534

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
WestAtHeart | July 2025
Great tour of the Soo Locks!
This was a great tour to see the locks, both American and Canadian, and learn about everything on the St. Mary’s River. The ticket facility was nice with plenty of parking even for big rigs. There...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
A C | July 2025
Worth the Ticket
Lovely tour through the locks that lasted more than two hours to see the entire area (Michigan & Canada) from Saint Mary’s River. Thank you!
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Illinois Valley R | June 2025
Very nice tour of the locks!!!
While in Sault Ste Marie, I wanted to get a tour of the locks and they did a great job. The main locks on the American side were closed temporarily until just before the tour ended so both ways we...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
ValerieR241 | May 2025
Great Boat Ride
Really enjoyed this long boat ride on a sunny day. We were able to kennel our dog (in the shade) in its own accommodations. The staff even offered to let us keep our dog in the office, but we felt...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
lauralyb2023 | May 2025
Informative and educational tour
The Famous Soo Locks Boat Tour was an informative and educational tour through the locks at Sault Ste. Marie. Our tour group was small and we had plenty of room to move about the boat while listening...

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Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Accessibility
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • WiFi
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
Accessible Travel
Accessible Travel Amenities
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking
  • Service Animal Friendly
  • Barrier Free Entrance
Blind/Low Vision
  • Audio Descriptions for exhibits and other media
  • Guided Tours
Mobility/Wheelchair Users
  • Passenger drop off/pick-up
  • Wheelchair accessible entrances at main entry
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Accessible Facility Amenities
  • Accessible Viewing Area

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