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.
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.
When heat index equals or exceeds 105°F, boat tours are canceled for the safety of both passengers and crew. Please call 706-823-0440 x 502 for status.
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 502.
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.
We recommend you make reservations by phone or online, but walk-ups are accepted on space available basis. We often sell out during our busy seasons (Spring and Fall.)
If reserved over the phone, you may pay when you arrive at the Discovery Center for your tour.
Our boats carry umbrellas for all passengers.
If the captain determines weather conditions are not suitable for the tour, it will be canceled. We will attempt to reschedule you for another time, or issue a raincheck.
Our two boats are U.S. Coast Guard-licensed for up to a max of 49 passengers each. For passenger comfort, we recommend not more than 36.
No. Restrooms are available inside the Discovery Center.
Yes. Adult beverages are allowed on evening tours only.
Not entirely. It is possible to drive up to the boat dock. However, there is a four-step stairway (with double handrails) from the dock to the boat deck itself.
No. It only travels on the canal’s first level.
If you feel your crew had done an excellent job, feel free to tip, but it is not required or expected. Our tour crew members are allowed to accept tips, but may not solicit for them.
Yes.
