The 49-passenger Blackstone Valley Explorer and an authentic British canal boat the Samuel Slater have resumed operations on the Blackstone River at Central Falls Landing located at the corner of Broad Street and Madeira Avenue. River Engineer, Ramon Rodrigues with the assistance from LJ Crane & Rigging Company returned the boats to the Blackstone River in Central Falls on May 1.

		The Blackstone Valley Explorer will be available for public tours every Sunday June thru August in at 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm. Tickets are $10, $8 for children & seniors. Special programs will be offered during the summer including, twilight cruises, family programs, and our popular noontime "Bring Your Own Lunch" cruises as available. For a listing of special events visit eventblackstone.com. The Explorer can also be scheduled for educational programs, corporate charters, or group tours by reservation only starting in May.

America's only authentic British canal boat, the Samuel Slater canal boat offers a serene bed & breakfast overnight opportunity with sleeping accommodations for up to four guests. Celebrate your special occasion aboard the Samuel Slater, birthdays, anniversaries, supper cruises, wine & cheese cruises available by reservation.

A cruise along the Blackstone River whether aboard the Explorer or the Samuel Slater Canal Boat is an experience you don't want to miss. Once out on the river, you leave behind the urban world of industry for a serene oasis of natural beauty.

In late August the Blackstone Valley Explorer moves to Market Square in Woonsocket and sails from the Thundermist Dam up to MA/RI border in Blackstone, MA, which provides an opportunity to discover the river's Eco-Industrial past while observing the changing seasons. The Fall Foliage is splendid along this stretch of the river.

For more information about the river tours or other program offerings, please visit www.tourblackstone.com or contact the Blackstone River Tourism Council at 401-724-2200 or 1-800-454-2882 - -

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