Our private bus tour booked us for a one-hour lunch cruise. The cruise was nice but largely unremarkable. It would be interesting for folks that haven't spent much time on the water. After a week of buffet food at every stop all week--and reading others' reviews, I had pretty low expectations but I will give credit where credit is due; the buffet was actually not bad! My only real complaints follow and all pertain to the unmet needs of elderly and physically challenged folks. On board, guests have to be able to use stairs to access the open balcony, so they will miss that particular experience and view. The check-in and preboarding process is brutal. Lots of hurry up-and-wait on uneven boardwalk and slanted gang planks that can be uncomfortable underfoot and even dangerous for anyone with balance issues, limited stamina, back problems, canes, etc. The handful of benches near the venue fill quickly. The handicap restroom on the boardwalk is kept locked, and there is no signage to inform the unwitting visitor that they'll need to get a key from the ticket desk. Dock helper "Shep" completely dismissed the gentle suggestion that they put a simple sign on the door and made it clear he was not interested in public feedback. read more

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The Mount Washington boat cruise is a lot of fun and a great way to see Lake Winnipesaukee and get a quick history lesson. The last time we did this trip was about 28 years ago and it's still fun and quick little adventure. This is a great way to see the leaves in the fall also. Enjoy read more

Sunset dinner cruise., Sunday night. No real directions to take part in the buffet upon entering the ship. No one cleared our plates; we removed them to the trash area. The beef was dried out and whatever liquid was on didn't help. Some sort of BBQ, it was tagged. Lemon Haddock was the alternative. Not much of a variety. Watermelon and over sugared chocolate chip cookies. Kind of pricey for the selection. The band was okay until the end of the night, then they just played load and fast. The Heineken school of dance kicked in and the floor was filled. Did not know people could jump for 20 minutes. Would not do this again. Have been on other such cruises in different states, food was better, staff was more on the ball. read more

Hello, We attended the August 16, 2025 sunset dinner cruise. We enjoyed the cruise and the buffet food was outstanding. The only negative feedback I have is the following. We were located on deck one, during the cruise. The live band that was playing on the deck, very very loud in our group's opinion, along with many other people that were on board. I myself along with at least two other people asked the band members if they could possibly turn down the height of the volume just a little bit as it was so loud you couldn't even talk to a person in the room that was sitting next to you. The person told me rudely that we just need to move to another level on the ship or move back to the rear of the ship, that they were not going to lower the level. Very unprofessional and rude in my opinion. I do not understand why this music, along with many others need to play the music so so loud! Most likely we will not cruise on the ship again with a live band. thanks read more

It was absolutely delightful! Truly one of the highlights for our 10-day vacation. We were blessed with fabulous mud-70's sunny weather. Such a relaxing way to see the scenery and let someone else drive! Would def recommend! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday brunch cruise. The food was very good with lots to choose from. It was informative and fun. A beautiful day! The sofas on the top deck were nice to lounge on. An excellent day on the lake! read more

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Our group enjoyed the Spirit Cocktail Cruise out of Meredith. We sat in the seats on the lower level in front of the helm and really liked them. We also got to chat with the captain and were in basically a private section. They had an extensive drink menu which was great. read more

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Amazing crew and staff were very friendly. They are very thoughtful as well and each one of them just want to make sure that everyone on board are having a good time. We had so much fun! It definitely won't be our last. read more

Our "previous" cruises experiences have been great! Our recent saturday cruise was very disappointing- The meal was just mediocre- not great- The deserts were equal to a grocery store party plates. ( dried out) We paid the extra for window seats and the windows were dirty and there were spiders hanging all over the outside windows. The entertainment was pretty good and the length of cruise was great. Chances are we will not go back . The employees on our cruise were all very accommodating and professional, as well as as fun.. read more

We had the VIP package. Was nice waiting on the boat before the cruise enjoying a complimentary drink. Nora was wonderful. Very attentive and answered all our questions. The boat ride was excellent and the food was delicious. read more

Sunset cruise from Meredith did not disappoint! Great selection of cocktails and dessert but even better views. Our captain was very knowledgeable about the lake, pointing out various islands and sharing interesting history. Amazing experience, will definitely be back! read more

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Very relaxing cruise. Go on the earlier cruise so that you can walk around Wolfboro. Crew are very competent and friendly. read more

Food on dinner cruise was awful, like not eatable. Stick with beer or premade drinks, as cocktails are poorly made and the drink lines were really long. Airflow in eating area was non existent, even on a cool night we sweating, until we gave up on the food and just went out to deck. Being on the deck was lovely, perhaps having music or bar on the deck would have made everything better. read more

The narrated tour was great! Beautiful vessel. Friendly staff. Great time for anyone. Young children might not appreciate the beauty and history. Get a tan, sit in the shade or cruise inside. Very clean boat. read more

I have been in the lakes region for over 50 years and have been on the Mount many times. The cruise itself is always great but the interrogation from the ticket taker while we were trying to board was outrageous. I purchased almost $2,000 in tickets for our group. We presented every single ticket but the gentleman taking tickets insisted that we needed to produce a single ticket that I purchased individually when we added one more person. The problem was, that person had already boarded, using that ticket. Given the line behind us, he ultimately relented but it was embarrassing and totally unnecessary. Very unprofessional!! read more

Great service. Beautiful tour of lake. Friendly people. Able to get off in Wolfboro and back on again for round d trip ride

The Mt Washington departed on time for the morning cruise on 9/25/25. The weather was so clear we could see Mt Washington, which the captain said only occurs about 65 times a year. The weather was perfect and the views were fantastic. The narration was informative and the crew pleasant. read more

After living in New Hampshire almost 20 years we thought it was time to check out the Mount!! So glad that we did!!! Absolutely perfect September day to enjoy a delicious brunch and get a Birds Eye view of the most beautiful lake on a historic ship!!! The staff was fantastic as was the food and scenery!! Will be back next year to do the sunset cruise!! read more

The sunset dinner cruise it self was wonderful, the band was great, the food was horrible when you pay $92 a person you would expect something good.. the menu that they provide for you online was nothing that was provided for you on ship very disappointing read more

Excellent experience!!! Super good brunch, beautiful cruise on a most beautiful lake !!! Highly recommended !!!

The food was not good but the staff was great and we had a good time dancing. I'm not disappointed that we went but wouldn't go again. I expected a better meal for the price of the cruise. read more

Had a great time on the afternoon run of the Sophie C.- it was a first time trip for my 8 year old grandson visiting from California. It was the perfect length for his age group. The crew was very friendly, knowledgeable and made it fun. It's one of my go to activities with visitors to New Hampshire read more

We had a wonderful time, the narration throughout the trip was very interesting. This was our first time and we will be back!

Nice enjoyable cruise from one end of the lake to the other. Buffet food was above average, nothing spectacular. Drinks are a little pricey but those things take a backseat to the spectacular views you will see on this historical ship. read more

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wonderful time on this cruise. captain and crew were awesome! Definitely worth going and had a fantastic time

We took the 10am Sunday brunch cruise from Weirs Beach. It was a nice way to see the lake. There was a pretty good musician playing guitar and singing. But the food is mediocre at best, and the servers had varying levels of civility. We were told the food would remain for the entire cruise. We opted to exit the boat at Wolfboro, where they pick up another load of people. This gave us 2.5 hours to shop, wine taste at Front Four Cellars (which was great!) etc. We were looking forward to a snack when we got back on board. But as soon as we set sail the crew started clearing the buffet - still laden with food - and cleaning! Like sweeping and mopping, resetting tables. If we had stayed on board we'd have had access to the buffet for the entire cruise, and wouldn't have had to watch the crew clean. Just think this would've been good information to have before exiting and to know for future trips. I might not exit at Wolfboro knowing you get less from your experience (and ticket price.) read more

At 70 + dollars a ticket for the Halloween cruise it was definitely not worth the money Drinks were 15 .00 and then the costume party was a joke no cash prizes And what they gave out was promos from the vendors that they got for free When paying that much for a party that only lasts 3 hours was definitely not worth the trip up there paying for tickets and drinks and a hotel room Definitely not doing this trip again And we had 19 ppl in our party read more

It was a blast. Great music, food and people. The costumes fantastic, one better than the other. Highly recommend doing this trip read more

We had a perfect night weather wise for our sunset dinner cruise of lake Winni. The parking and boarding was easy, and the staff friendly. I was hoping for some narration of the lake area even though I know there's another tour for that. The buffet/food was simple, and opened before our 6 pm departure. Music was on the lower deck but they had a great mix playing on the top deck. read more

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We cruised from Weirs Beach to Wolfeboro and stayed to shop and eat lunch before reboarding for the return trip. The Mimosa flight was delicious and so was the breakfast food we ordered. The kids with us loved the boat and the sightseeing announcements were very interesting! read more

The brunch cruise was great aboard the Mt. Washington ship. there was a wide variety of food to choose from,also coffee, tea, and OJ. on the top floor there was even a live band playing music while you could be sipping a cocktail. The views were impressive whether on front or back of the ship. The only negative thing I could say was lack of instructions when first boarding the ship. But we quickly figured out grab a table and start having brunch right away. read more

Did the Sunday Brunch Quickly got on the boat. Food was already out and people inline before 10:00 AM Food was ok. Waffles were a huge hit with my son. Typical brunch buffet food. Mimosa was ok. Cake looked like a leftover cake they cut into small pieces. Staff was friendly. Wish the served food after setting sail. Boat ride was a bit long with nothing to do on board. read more

Beautiful lake, stunning homes. Good experience - very helpful staff. Narrated tour was not truly so. 3 hour cruise had max 30 minutes of narrative. Would have been nice to learn more about the lake, formation, shoreline, avg depth, type of fish, etc read more

A nice leisurely cruise on the lake. Great scenery. Liked the narratives of the islands. We went in the fall which was a little chilly to be outside on the boat. A late spring or early summer might be a better time. read more

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Great night out on the lake. Really good food and deserts. Sunset was a perfect 10. We would highly recommend this cruise. read more

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We had a wonderful day, beautiful weather. The food on the brunch was delicious and the crew was nice and helpful. I would recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Lake Winnipesaukee..worth it 100%!!!! read more

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This was the best cruise ever! I have a boat on the Lake so I thought why should I go on a cruise! It was incredible- great food and excellent vibe ! I completely recommend taking any of their cruises. read more

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The experience and food was great. Get in line early for food. The only downside is cruise could be a tad shorter and park around 9pm. That would allow people to get off ship and head home if tired. But allow others to stay on boat till ending. The weather could not have been better, we were lucky read more

The captain was very informative and had a great sense of humor. All of the staff were very helpful. They even waited for us as we were late. Would highly recommend this. read more

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We enjoyed our cruise yesterday for the most part. It feels like we are here just a bit early in the summer season so the boat was no at all crowded (it says it can hold 1000 people but there were 300 at most). So the check in process was easy peasy and there was plenty of room to wander around the boat for different views. There is a mix of indoor and outdoor (some covered but some not) seating options. If you go when it is busy I imagine you need to get there early to stake out your spot then plan to remain there. The lake is beautiful and it was a great way to really get a fell for its overall size. I had expected (hoped) for a bit more narration, but what we had was quite informative. The staff were very accommodating to turn up the volume so we could hear better (again if the boat is full it may be harder to hear). In between narrations they played music (rock n roll!). They don't allow ANY outside food or beverage. They do provide cups and a free ice water dispenser. There is a bar with limited types of sodas but mixed drinks, beer and wine are available to purchase. There is a cafe with a decent selection of menu items. You have to scan a upc code to see the menu (bar drink menus are printed and plentiful). And you then order/pay online. In theory they text you when your order is ready to be picked up. But luckily we went down to check and the order had not gone thru. The bar tender (she was VERY clear that she was the bartender and NOT a waitress) said the system was broken (although it had taken our money). So, until we went and checked our food had not begun cooking. The cheeseburgers were actually pretty good. The bartender top had quite an attitude (with us and others). And the lady running the gift shop (quite large for a pleasure boat we thought) was clearly unhappy to be at work. We saw her rolling her eyes at many of the customers. in her defense, there was a school group on board and they were getting on everyone's nerves. Which brings me to my final issue with the cruise. There were approx 40 students (based on the t shirts they were all wearing we'd have to say 6th graders) who ran wild around the ship the entire cruise. They had a huge private room to be in but it seemed that was just the place for the parents/teachers to hang out as they were largely not present to manage their students. We saw one child fall down the stairs with no adults any where to be seen. We could tell by to looks and comments of other passengers that we were not the only passengers bothered by these kids. They truly ruined the whole cruise for us. And my gripe is that only one time did a boat crew member ever say anything to these kids. They really should have intervened firmly and early for the enjoyment and safety of everyone, To the Salem school group who was on the boat on 5/31/24........you should be ashamed of how you represented your school. read more