Skip the Car. Take the Lake.
Port of Call connects visitors with PV-licensed captains and properly permitted passenger vessel operators serving waterfront destinations around Lake George — making it easy to travel, explore, and get around by water.
Two ways to ride
Water Taxi or Charter — your call.
Whether you need a quick hop across the lake or a private boat for the afternoon, Port of Call has you covered.
Water Taxi
Point-to-point, on demand.
Request point-to-point transportation between eligible pickup and drop-off locations around Lake George, subject to operator availability, docking permissions, and applicable permit restrictions. Water taxis are one-way rides — book a single leg or mix and match stops as you explore. No car, no parking, no hassle.
- Point-to-point between eligible, permitted locations
- One-way — no round-trip required
- Standard (up to 6), Large (7+), Premium, Classic Wood, and Large Houseboat vessels
- Adults and children welcome
Charter
Private boat, your schedule.
Book a private charter for a few hours or a full day. Charters depart from and return to the captain's home dock — you'll see exactly where that is when you book. Choose your duration, pick your vessel size, and enjoy the lake on your terms.
- Always round-trip from the captain's home dock
- Choose your duration — hourly booking
- Standard (up to 6), Large (7+), Premium, Classic Wood, and Large Houseboat vessels
- Perfect for groups, celebrations, and sightseeing
How water transportation works
From dock to destination.
Find a Captain
Browse available PV-licensed captains and permitted operators serving your area of the lake.
Choose Your Route
Select your departure point and destination — whether it's a restaurant, marina, attraction, or private dock.
Get on the Water
Connect with your captain and enjoy the ride. No car, no parking, no traffic.
Example routes
Where can you go?
Port of Call serves waterfront destinations across Lake George — from the Village to Bolton Landing, Sabbath Day Point, and beyond.
Approx. 14 miles by water
Approx. 8 miles by water
Approx. 20 miles by water
Subject to operator permits and docking approvals
Safety & credentials
Every captain, verified.
All transportation operators on Port of Call must hold a valid New York State Public Vessel (PV) operator's license issued by NYS Parks through its Marine Services Bureau. Every vessel must carry a current NYS Public Vessel Certificate of Inspection issued by NYS Parks, authorizing commercial passenger service. Commercial operations must also hold the applicable LGPC Tour Boat Special Permit issued by the Lake George Park Commission. Port of Call tracks credential, permit, and insurance expiration dates — operators with lapsed documentation cannot accept new rides until everything is current.
NYS Public Vessel operator's license (issued by NYS Parks Marine Services Bureau)
LGPC Tour Boat Special Permit (issued by the Lake George Park Commission)
NYS Public Vessel Certificate of Inspection (issued by NYS Parks)
Current liability insurance — verified and tracked by Port of Call
Port of Call tracks credential expiration dates. Operators with lapsed documentation cannot accept new rides until everything is current.
Are you a PV-licensed captain?
Put Your Credentials to Work.
We're building the founding captain network for the Lake George launch. If you hold a valid NYS Public Vessel operator's license and operate a properly permitted passenger vessel with an LGPC Tour Boat Special Permit, we want to hear from you.
Join Our Captain Network