Went for a two hour sunset cruise with Captain Jeff and Trisha aboard the Finally. They both made…read morefor an amazing evening chatted about "Champ" and many other fun topics about Lake Champlain and the Burlington area. The only reason I gave them 5 stars is because I couldn't give them six.

We were looking for a relaxing boat ride before our crazy night out for the Bachelorette Party…read moreweekend this past Saturday, and Capt Jeff and his son/first mate Tucker provided just that on their boat "Finally". They were so easy to contact and provided the most incredible cheese to go with the margaritas that we brought along. None of the bridesmaids nor the bride are avid sailors (2 had never been on a sailboat) and Jeff made us feel at ease. The day had a bit of rain but cleared into a light misting for our trip and we were able to enjoy the ride without the cover for most of it. The father and son team is hilarious and kept us joking around with them the whole time. Would highly recommend their service and definitely will return soon!

Fun, easy, unique vacation experience. Amazing view…read more Pack some wine, a little snack, a blanket and a little cash for tipping

Wow, what an experience! We booked a private cruise on Friend Ship for sunset and it did not…read moredisappoint. Our captain and deck hand were Amelia and Oliver. They were truly amazing! From the sailing itself to providing us with everything we needed (glasses for wine, cutlery for snacks, fun history about the lake and Vermont, etc.), I cannot recommend them enough. We did this our last night in Burlington and it was the perfect ending to our vacation. If you are considering this cruise - 1. The website has all the info you need (what to bring, what they provide on the boat, where to park, etc.) 2. The boat was big enough that it wouldn't have bothered us if we had just purchased individual tickets and were with other people. 3. Being on the lake was beautiful at sunset but I am confident that the cruise would be a great experience at any time of the day. Thank you Amelia and Oliver for a wonderful sunset cruise!

Friendly and respectful people to deal with. Great service and helpful!read more

Based on one, and the last, experience, I would urge caution in dealing with the Moorings. I asked…read morethem to change the oil and impeller on a diesel engine - requested an estimate but was told they couldn't provide an estimate. They offered to drive their boat over to do this on my mooring but failed to mention I would be charged for the travel time. Had I known that, I would have brought the boat to them and left it. So I was more than a little surprised when I was charged for almost 4 hours of work that, generously, should have taken only 2, even including the travel time. My own experience is that changing the oil is about a 30-minute task and this was confirmed by checking with other boatyards. So - buyer beware. .

Great fun! Beautiful views. Well narrated. Food and drink decent quality- expensive as expectedread more

Absolutely delightful and very helpful with information on the phone. We are looking forward to our…read moretrip'

We've sailed with Gideon multiple times and will keep coming back. Gideon is a great guy and will…read morego above and beyond to make the sail accommodating for you. Do you want a relaxing sail where you can forget your worries and just enjoy the day? Gideon can do that. Do you want to learn more about sailing and maybe spend some time on the helm? Gideon will answer your questions and let you sail the boat under his instruction. You want to celebrate or bring your own drinks on the boat? Gideon will let you do that. You have a dog who has separation anxiety? Gideon's boat is dog friendly. No matter the occasion, you will have a great time with Gideon!

So much fun and informative, sailing out into Lake Champlain. Next time I'd do the sunset cruise!…read more I even got to bring my large dog, Gideon was very accommodating to him even though Miles was a little scared.

I am so sad to hear about Charlie's passing. He became a very close friend of mine when I was…read moreattending Burlington College. Amazing Man A++++ R.I.P. Charlie - May you be at Peace now with Your Beloved WIFE and FAMILY

I've rented kayaks at Charlie's a couple of times, and I'm so glad he's still here. He's perfectly…read moresituated for either open-water or river boating, and offers a pretty wide selection of kayaks (1- and 2-person boats, sit-on-tops, ocean and river kayaks), canoes and rowboats. His prices are half what they are in town, and he's generous with determining time. This is a GREAT place to go on a nice summer's day in the area.

Beautiful boat, fine staff. An all around womderful cruise on Lake Champlain. We did not see Champ,…read morebut we did enjoy a beautiful late afternoon cruise.

This was a fun dinner experience. We made our reservation same day and we were delighted to get…read morewindow seats last minute. We took the Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise. The meal was buffet style with turkey, prime rib, mashed potatoes, stuffing, butternut squash, salad and garlic bread...guess you could call it an early Thanksgiving feast. The views were beautiful and the food was good. We had fun chatting with other diners surrounding us. It was nice to walk on the top floors and enjoy the views and fresh air. I docked it 1 star since the prime rib was cold and flavorless. The dessert was apple caramel crumb cake, it was dry and dense. However, all the other food was delish! Either way, the experience was fun!

Sailing with Captain Susan Smith Sword on the Arioso is always pleasant and exhilarating! Lake…read moreChamplain offers the best views of the Adirondack Mountains. The crew is attentive and very friendly. We were offered to participate with sailing or sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Of course we choose to hoist the main sail and participate on the jib. Arioso is top notch and we strongly recommend you booking your next adventure with Captain Susan! We look forward to our next trip!

Susan and her first mate, Carl, were absolutely lovely hosts from start to finish, we left feeling…read moreas though we had made two new friends in Vermont! It was a blessing to get a last minute sunset sail booking and it was the perfect way to spend our last night on our family vacation. Our group was comprised of a 7 year old, a 19 year old (who found Susan online and made the booking), and three adults. It offered us all a little bit of adventure, beautiful sunset views, and an opportunity to slow down, relax, and just 'be' with our loved ones. Susan and Carl provided everything to help us feel welcome and comfortable and even topped it off with delicious desert treats!