BIANCONI TOURS

About Us

Bianconi Tours

For over a century the Bianconi family has lived on Cayuga Lake, next door to the Aurora Inn. Captain Matt Bianconi is a third generation Auroran, and has been on the lake more than 50 years.

The son of a World War II Navy veteran, Captain Matt inherited his family’s passion for the water and received his boating license at age thirteen. His first power boat was a 10-foot hydroplane hand-built by his brother and dad.

Matt has owned and operated vessels on the Finger Lakes, Great Lakes, and Atlantic Ocean off the Massachusetts coast. However, his heart never left Aurora. He sits on the village board, performs local wedding ceremonies, and welcomes you to join him in this special place that he is proud to call home.

Acquiring his USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as Master in 2017, Captain Matt purchased a 27-foot pontoon boat ‘La Barca Del Vino’ to begin his Cayuga Lake tour business. To meet demand in 2019, a rare 23-foot Chris Craft was added to his collection. In 2021 Bianconi Tours acquired their second, 25-foot pontoon boat and brought on Captains Scott & Mike. As business grew in 2022 a third, 28-foot pontoon boat was added to the fleet, and Captains Matt & Joe joined the crew. The fourth pontoon boat, another 28-footer was purchased in 2024 to further accommodate the growing business.

Each boat provides at least six guests and their Captain with the ultimate comfort for a relaxing day on the lake. Double bimini tops provide rain protection and full or partial sun/shade options. Full curtain walls with clear windows are available to provide rain and wind protection, perfect for those cool spring and fall days.

Rated #1 on Trip Advisor, Bianconi Tours provides the most unique experience on Cayuga Lake. Departing Aurora and Romulus daily, you can choose from a narrated history cruise featuring Aurora’s past, an afternoon of wine tasting by boat, or a spectacular sunset cruise. Bianconi Tours is sure to elevate your time in the Finger Lakes to a whole new level.

Daily Cruise Options
  • Aurora, New York

Aurora is located in Central New York, 26 miles north of Ithaca on the east shore of Cayuga Lake. At nearly four miles, Aurora sits at the widest point of this 40-mile long Finger Lake.

Previously named Chonodote by the Iroquois tribe of Cayuga Indians, and known as Peachtown during the Revolutionary War, Aurora’s history spans centuries. Settled in 1789 as Scipio, the village was renamed Aurora in 1795.

Aurora was home to a burgeoning trade business via the Erie Canal. In 1874, the Lehigh Valley Railroad laid tracks through the village, even further expanding commerce in this lakeside community…

Join us for a guided boat cruise to learn more about the fascinating history of Aurora, NY.

  • Cayuga Lake

Coordinates: 42°41’00″N 76°41’46″W

At 40 miles, Cayuga is the longest of the 11 Finger Lakes. These spectacular bodies of water were created by continental glaciers moving southward from the Hudson Bay area around two million years ago. Cayuga Lake measures 435 feet deep, while neighboring Seneca Lake measures nearly 620 feet deep. These are among the deepest lakes in the United States.

Connecting to the Erie Canal via the Mud Locks in the village of Cayuga at the north end of Cayuga Lake, passage is possible to Lake Erie to the west, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway to Newfoundland to the north, and east to the Hudson River at Albany heading south to New York City…

Learn more when you join us for a day on Cayuga Lake with Bianconi Tours.

  • The Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes region of New York State is an area of unmatched beauty. Beyond the lakes, the region features waterfalls, gorges, forests, and rolling hills that are home to one of the largest wine regions in the country.

Visit Aurora, Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Seneca Falls, Skaneateles, and Canandaigua. Find shopping, dining, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, museums, historical attractions, parks, and activities for the whole family.

With over 100 vineyards, the Finger Lakes region is internationally known, particularly for its rieslings. In recent years the area has seen significant growth with up and coming breweries, distilleries, and hard cider producers…

Ask your Captain for more information to make the most of your Finger Lakes vacation.

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