# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Boatnerd Soo Freighter Chasing Cruise
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 2026 Boatnerd Soo Freighter Chasing Cruise

Join us for the Annual
Boatnerd Freighter Chasing Cruise
on the St. Mary's River!

• When: Friday, June 26, 6-9 pm, rain or shine
• Where: Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours, Dock #2 (next to the Valley Camp)
• Parking: Park down by The Ship’s Store for the closest boarding gate
• Limit: 100 passengers per boat
• Food: Pizza and salad included with paid passage

• Youth Admission, age 4 and under: FREE

• Youth Admission, age 5-17: $15 flat rate

•Students (age 18+) with a current, valid i.d. get a $5 discount off an adult ticket. The student must present their student i.d. when boarding. 

• General Adult Admission:
-Early Bird Adult $35.00 each (through May 18)
-Regular Adult $40.00 each (May 19-June 19)
-Procrastinator Adult $45 each (after June 19)

This year's St. Mary's River cruise will be aboard a Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours boat on Friday, June 26. Boarding begins at 5:45 pm, and we cast off at 6pm. The cruise is three hours long. We plan to travel through the U.S. Locks, but that may change in order to chase freighters.

Pizza and salad are included in paid passage. There will be a cash bar on board. You can bring your own food and beverages (you cannot bring alcohol).

Reservations are a must, as the group is limited to 100 passengers per boat. Mailed checks must be received no later than Friday, June 19 & will be deposited on Saturday, June 20.

If the cruise is not sold out by June 19, we will take in-person cash/check (US funds only) or online reservations at the Procrastinator Price of $45.00 per General Admission ticket. Youth ticket rates stay the same as listed above. NOTE: No refunds will be issued after June 19.

ONLINE PURCHASE: Click link below to buy your ticket(s) online. There is a $2 fee per ticket. 
https://famoussoolocks.com/cruises/boatnerd-cruise/ 

BOX OFFICE PURCHASE: Visit the Famous Dock in the Soo to buy your tickets in-person. There is a $1 fee per ticket to buy in-person.

CHECK/MONEY ORDER PURCHASE: Click link below for instructions where to mail a check or money order (US funds only). Orders must be received by June 19. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18K4cNTMgtkgJVdc5TkJl3m4Hsf_6-nVO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104678381547013248834&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Contact Angie at griffinclawangie@gmail.com or 734-386-0899 if you have questions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sault-sainte-marie/2026-boatnerd-soo-freighter-chasing-cruise/200029975711519
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://famoussoolocks.com/cruises/boatnerd-cruise/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sault+sainte+marie-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sault Sainte Marie
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours
- **lat**: 46.498001566199
- **long**: -84.335296869212
- **full address**: Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours, 515 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783-2003, United States, Sault Sainte Marie

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Boatnerd Soo Freighter Chasing Cruise being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Boatnerd Soo Freighter Chasing Cruise takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours, 515 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783-2003, United States, Sault Sainte Marie.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Boatnerd Soo Freighter Chasing Cruise is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sault Sainte Marie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Boatnerd Soo Freighter Chasing Cruise sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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