Lock Operators The lock operators were very pleasant fellows. They would inquire as to your destination plans for the day and call ahead to let the other operators know to expect you. The grounds at the locks were very well maintained, complete with beautiful flower gardens. We spent a few pleasant nights tied on the outside walls at the locks. We only had one problem and that was when the Grand Majestic cruise ship locked through at 7 a.m. The lock operator had to give us a call to move our boat as the cruise ship couldn't get out of the lock around us. The operator got quite a chuckle out of our rude awakening and could be heard chortling to himself as he locked us through and on our early start to the day.