Boat Tours

Tours to Lorain Lighthouse "Jewel of the Port®"

Schedules for the 2008 season are currently being updated and will be completed soon.
THE FIRST TOUR OF 2008 HAS BEEN CONFIRMED!
We are planning on a total of 9-10 tour dates during the 2008 season.
Tour #1
When:  Saturday, May 24, 2008
Time: Tours will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Departure Note: Tours will run every half hour, on the hour.
The last trip of the day (Trip #11) will be at 4:00 P.M.
We require volunteers (Friends of the Lighthouse) to facilitate these tours and hope to plan approximately 10 tour dates in 2008 starting in May/June 2008. 
Sign up now to facilitate these tours. 
 
Please check back & thank you for your support!
Ticket Information 
 
Departure Location: Riverside Park

Departure Times: To be determined.  

Tickets will be sold as follows:

To purchase in advance call the Black River Historical Society (440-245-2563) M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1:00-4:30 p.m., and select your tour time.

  • To purchase on the day of the tour, arrive at departure location at least 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time to check ticket availability.
  • Cash or check will be accepted for payment
  • We recommend purchasing tickets in advance. The tours are expected to sell out quickly.
* We will consider additional tours if staffing requirements are met. We require 10 to 16 volunteers to staff tours each hour. If you are interested in helping with the lighthouse tours, sign up to be a volunteer.



Taking a Boat Tour

  • Tours are one (1) hour long - including ½ hour at Lighthouse.
  • Arrive at dock 15 minutes prior to departure; must be very agile.
  • No children under 12 years of age.
  • Children ages 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Wear comfortable and safe footwear and clothing.
  • Rubber heel/sole shoes are recommended.

ASSUMPTION AND RELEASE

In consideration for participation in the Boat Tours to the Lorain Lighthouse Events, all parties voluntarily assume the risk of injury associated with such events, and furthermore, all parties do hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and save harmless the Lorain Port Authority, Port of Lorain Foundation, Inc. and their respective members, trustees, officers, employees, volunteers, and other persons and entities acting in any capacity at the request or on behalf of the Boat Tours to the Lorain Lighthouse Committee from and against all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, liabilities, or damages of any kind or nature which may be incurred as a result of or in connection with the Boat Tours to the Lorain Lighthouse Events.