Mount Washington Cruises

Sail Into Your Future With Us

Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton Bay, and Center Harbor

The Most Beautiful Scenic Cruise in New England

The M/S Mount Washington has been a Winnipesaukee icon for over a hundred years. The majestic ship can be seen cruising the crystal clear waters of Lake Winnipesaukee every day from late May through late October.

Winnipesaukee (an native American name meaning beautiful water in a high place) covers 72 square miles and contains more than 250 habitable islands. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and mostly spring fed. It is the most beautiful scenic cruise in all of New England.

Our ports of call include Weirs Beach (the Mount’s home port), Wolfeboro and Alton Bay. Dining, Dancing, Sunset & Music on the Lake Enjoy a romantic evening cruising Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington.

Dinner dance cruises include a delicious buffet dinner and dancing to live music. Swing to the tunes of the fabulous '50s; revisit the '60s or get out your platform dancing shoes for our '70s disco night. Whatever your taste or favorite era, our popular theme cruises have something for you. During July and August we offer dinner dance cruises Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Mount Washington Cruises Presents Weddings On The Lake

The M/S Mount Washington offers you a unique and beautiful setting for a wedding. Lake Winnipesaukee's blue waters and majestic mountain scenery set the mood for a most memorable wedding experience. You can charter the entire ship or one of our attractive lounges and our captain can perform the ceremony if you wish. Your wedding is a very important event and Mount Washington Cruises awaits the opportunity to help you make wonderful memories.

Wedding Reception Areas:

Steamboat Lounge Tastefully decorated in the Victorian style, the Steamship Lounge is located on the ship’s lower deck and is ideal for an intimate gathering. Accommodates up to 75 guests A room rental fee or set up charge may apply.
Flagship Lounge With gorgeous panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Flagship Lounge is located on the ship’s second floor deck. Accommodates up to 125 guests. Room rental fee applies on all daytime cruises. Minimum 100 guests required for Saturdays and Sundays. Room rental fee applies Friday & Saturday evening receptions.
Full Ship Charter For parties of 125 or more the M/S Mount Washington is available for charter. Capable of accommodating 500 passengers for sit down dinner and up to 800 passengers for a reception style event. Charter rates can be obtained by contacting our sales office.

The Right Vessel For The Occasion

The Winnipesaukee Fleet consists of three vessels, each with different configuration options and amenities:

M/S Mount Washington The flagship of the fleet is the M/S Mount Washington, a first-class, 230-ft. excursion ship offering daily scenic cruises and dinner dance cruises each evening.
U.S. Mail Boat M/V Sophie C. The 85 ft. Motor Vessel (M/V) Sophie C., the oldest floating post office in the United States, is also the only U.S. Mail Boat on an inland waterway. Each season she provides mail service on the lake, a tradition dating back to 1892. Both of Sophie's daily mail runs takes her to 5 islands where her staff delivers mail to the island residents and summer camps. The Sophie C.'s amenities include indoor and outdoor seating, soda machine, ice cream novelties, snacks (cookies, candy, chips, etc.), small Gift shop, postal services, and a restroom.
M/V Doris E. If your whole family or group is visiting the Lakes Region and your time is limited, the 85 ft. M/V Doris E. provides scenic tours of the smaller islands adjacent to Weirs Bay. During your one hour cruise you'll be immersed in the spectacular scenery of the western end of Lake Winnipesaukee. The Doris E.'s amenities include indoor and outdoor seating, soda machine, ice cream novelties, snacks (cookies, candy, chips, etc.), and a restroom.