You’ll never forget the sights, sounds, and stories you’ll hear as you cruise along the Augusta Canal in a Petersburg Boat. Well-informed, entertaining guides narrate the open-air trips, highlighting the 19th century textile mills, the Confederate Powder Works and two of Georgia's only remaining 18th Century houses as you float by. Keep watch for the abundant wildlife including heron, otter and even the occasional alligator.
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Directions, GPS- Blome Lane
NOTE: Departure times may vary from published schedule. Management reserves the right to cancel tours when necessary and reassign patrons to an alternative departure time.
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Watch for wildlife, soak up the history, relax and learn along Augusta Canal. Take one of the regularly scheduled tours, a delightful Moonlight Music Cruise, or charter a private cruise for your group. The open air boats depart from the docks at Enterprise Mill. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
All boat tour tickets include FREE admission to the Augusta Canal Discovery Center. Prices effective April 1, 2022.
A NOTE about High Summer Temperatures. When heat index equals or exceeds 105F, boat tours are canceled for the safety of both passengers and crew. Please call 706-823-0440 x 2 for status.
What | Canal Discovery Center | History & Nature Tour | Civil War Tour |
Friday Music Cruise | Saturday Music Tribute Tours |
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What you’ll see and do. | Interactive exhibits, videos, models. Gift shop. Boat Ticket Office. All tours depart here. | View historic landmarks, Powder Works, and canal’s abundant wildlife. Travels about half canal’s length. | Learn the behind-the-lines story of Confederate Powder Works and Augusta’s role in supplying Southern troops during the Civil War. | Enjoy a variety of live music from blues to bluegrass. Bring aboard refreshments of your choice. | Tributes to iconic song sytles of the 20th C. Selected Saturday evenings. |
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Call for Reservations | Call for Reservations- These tours are a Rain or Shine Event. In the case of bad weather, the music will move inside OR you can reschedule or another tour. |
Call for Reservations- These tours are a Rain or Shine Event. In the case of bad weather, the music will move inside OR you can reschedule or another tour. |
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Cost? | Free with boat tour or $6 adult, $4 senior, student or military |
$14 adult $12 senior 60+, student or military |
$14 adult $12 senior 60+, student or military |
$27 adult $25 senior 60+ student or military |
$27 adult $25 senior 60+, student or military |
How Long? | Take as much time as you like. 30-60 minutes suggested. | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour, 30 min | 1 hour, 30 min |
When? | Tues-Sat | Times vary | Daily, 1:30 p.m. Except July and August. | Friday evenings in the Spring & Fall | 3rd Saturday in the Spring & Fall |
SPRING April, May, June
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Tues.-Sat. 9:30-4:30 *Discovery stays open later on Fri & Sat for music boats |
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. Tues.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat. 3 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. | 2024 6:30PM: April 26. 7:00PM: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. June 7, 14, 21, 28. |
6:30PM April 26. 7:00PM May 18 & June 15 |
SUMMER
July, August |
Tues.-Sat. 9:30-4:30 | Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. *CLOSED July 4th |
Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
FALL Sept., Oct., Nov.
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Tues.-Sat. 9:30-4:30 |
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 3 p.m. *CLOSED Day before & Thanksgiving Day |
1:30 p.m. | 2024 5:30 PM- October 4, 11, 18, 25. November 1. |
5:30 PM- October 5, 19 and November 2. |
WINTER Dec., Jan., Feb., Mar.
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Tues.-Sat. 9:30-4:30 | Tue.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sat. 3:00 p.m. |
1:30 p.m. | Not offered | Not offered |
Children 3 years and under are free if accompanied by a paying adult or senior. (One free child per paid ticket.) No children under 4 permitted on three-hour tour or music cruise.
*School & Youth Group Rate: $8 per student for history OR science tour, $12 per student for combination history & science tour. Effective June 1, 2012, 1 chaperone free per 10 students, all other adults $8.
All boat tours depart from the Canal Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene Street, weather permitting. (GPS use Blome Lane)
Our boats can carry up to 49 passengers, but for comfort of our guests, we suggest no more than 36 passengers per tour.
The Petersburg boats are uncovered, so dress for the weather (hats, rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). We provide umbreallas on board, should the weather require it. Flat-soled deck or tennis shoes are strongly recommended, as you will be descending five narrow steps to reach the boat deck. Passengers may bring beverages and snacks aboard for personal consumption.
Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Calling the day of your tour to confirm also is recommended. 706-823-0440 x 2.
Note: Departure times and locations may vary from published schedule. Management reserves the right to cancel tours when necessary and reassign patrons to an alternative departure time.
Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Wednesday and Thursday of Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Telephone Reservations: You may book reservations by telephoning the ticket desk, 706-823-0440 x 2. Friday and Saturday Music Cruises, are held with a credit card at time of booking. One-hour tours do not require a credit card hold.
Reservation Cancellations: Reservations must be canceled 48 hours in advance for a full refund. If possible, management will issue refunds for later cancellations, but this is not guaranteed.Cancellations must be made by telephone; 706-823-0440 x2 or by email at giftshop@augustacanal.com
Rain checks:If inclement weather or any other issues cause a tour to be canceled, a rain check or a refund will be issued.
Merchandise Returns: Merchandise purchased at the Augusta Canal Gift Shop can be returned within 30 days of purchase. Receipt required. Customer is responsible for return shipping to Augusta Canal Gift Shop, 1450 Greene Street, Suite 400, Augusta GA 30901.
“Displays are great! Interactive and shows step-by-step what happened. The best of all 110 national parks and monuments that we have seen.”