Press Release: NYS Canal Corporation, April 26, 2004

Recreational Canal Passes/Permits

All motorized boats passing through any lock or lift bridge on the Canal System must purchase a two-day pass, a ten-day pass or a seasonal permit.

Two-Day Passes
Two-day passes are designed for boaters who use the Canal System occasionally. These passes are issued to a specific vessel for use by that vessel only. They allow unlimited passage through locks and/or lift bridges and are valid for any two consecutive days during the navigation season in which they are issued. Two-day passes for recreational vessels range from $5 to $20 based on the length of vessel (see chart below).

Ten-Day Passes
Ten-day passes are for boaters who may wish to take a weeklong excursion across the Canal System or for those who wish to spend a leisurely cruise. Ten-day passes are issued to a specific vessel for use by that vessel only and are valid for the day it is presented and the next nine calendar days at locks/lift bridges during the navigation season in which they are issued. Lockages are unlimited during the ten days of use. Ten-day passes for recreational vessels range from $12.50 to $50 based on the length of vessel (see chart below).

Seasonal Permits
Seasonal permits are designed for boaters who use the Canal System frequently. Permits are issued to a specific vessel for unlimited passage through locks and/or lift bridges throughout the entire navigation season in which they are issued. Seasonal permits for recreational vessels range from $25 to $100 based on the length of vessel

Seasonal, 10-day, and two-day passes are available. Passes must be filled out, printed, and mailed to the New York State Canal Corporation. Commercial pass applications are available upon request by calling (518) 471-5011.

New York State Canal Corp. Tolls, Passes and Permits