Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours

02/10/2025

The 2025 Famous Soo Locks Boat Tour season kicks off May 9th, and we’re ready to take you on an unforgettable journey through the world-famous Soo Locks and the stunning waters of the Twin Saults! Get up close to the engineering marvel of the Soo Locks as well as massive Great Lakes freighters and other large ships from all over the world!

Our spacious, climate-controlled boats are designed for comfort, featuring onboard restrooms, wheelchair accessibility, and a fully stocked concessions area offering everything from hot and cold drinks to a selection of adult beverages. Our friendly and experienced crew is ready to make your trip fun, memorable, and filled with laughs!

Hop aboard and be part of the FAMOUS experience! 🌊💛💙
👉 Learn more: famoussoolocks.com or call (906)632-2512

02/07/2025

Sharing memories captured by our guests for today's 🚢
💛 Won't be long until we see these beauties again. 💙

02/06/2025

Sharing blue 💙 skies and puffy white clouds from a beautiful, warm 💛 summer day on this very cold ❄️and blistery winter day. Only six more weeks, right?!?😅

02/02/2025

Shout-out to Mick Leppien for sharing the snowy owl hanging out! Fun Fact: Snowy owls are the second-largest owl in North America. They can grow up to 28 inches tall and have a wingspan of almost 5 feet. WOW!
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01/31/2025

Objects in the camera lens are not as close as they appear! 😅
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01/26/2025

The Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Bridge was built in 1887 to facilitate rail traffic crossing St. Marys River and the international border between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Kari, our amazing narrator, captured this action-packed scene💙💛

01/25/2025

Experience an evening on the St. Marys River by chartering a unique and memorable charter cruise. Learn more 🔗 https://www.famoussoolocks.com/groups/

01/24/2025

with a shout-out to Soo Locks Visitors Center Association and the observation platform that gives everyone a chance to view the 🚢 passing through the 💛💙

01/24/2025

Thank you for sharing I Love Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! Our passengers often ask about Sugar Island! ⚓️

01/18/2025

is a great opportunity to enjoy the gifts you’ve received and have some fun. So, dig out those gift cards and plan your outing! https://famoussoolocks.com/tickets

01/18/2025

While we wait for the to open at 12:01 a.m. on March 25, we'll be sharing some of our favorite 🚢 and 💦 captures from the past 💛💙

01/15/2025

Checking on MarineTraffic, it looks like American Mariner could be the last one through???

📆Its that time of the year again, the Soo Locks will close at 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases.

🛳❓What boat will be the last through the Soo Locks?

Read our news release at: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Media/Media-Releases/Article/4028816/soo-locks-closing-for-seasonal-repair-maintenance/

01/14/2025

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01/13/2025

Want to know where the big ships are laying up for a long winters nap? Here you go!

https://boatnerd.com/winter-lay-up-list-2024-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHw3IpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUnGS7-cYuEUgGGyt9RBmBonvU-d15Fu_taSeItAmgxhpP7oOXa3aS3Rmg_aem_217bhEl7bJ2ZHBgzStt8_w