U.S. Mailboat Cruises

Launched on Lake Winnipesaukee in 1945, the M/V Sophie C continues a long tradition of delivering postal mail to the lake's summer island residents. On each two hour cruise, she'll visit a number of different islands, while her Skipper points out areas of interest along the way.

On some islands Sophie's visit is the social event of the day, and island residents often come to the dock to say hello, and purchase an ice cream treat, snack or souvenir.

Don't forget to send a postcard home! Passengers are invited to fill out and mail postcards right on board, complete Sophie's own unique, collectible cancellation stamp!

Seating

The M/V Sophie C offers both indoor and outdoor seats, and all seats are positioned in rows.

Seats are not assigned upon ticket purchase, and all seating is "first come, first served." However, cruises on the Sophie C are very popular, and crew may ask you to adjust seats to accommodate the needs of other parties and to maximize seating efficiency.

Please note that the M/V Sophie C. is not wheelchair accessible. For passengers with mobility concerns, the M/S Mount Washington is able to accommodate a wheelchair."

Duration

2 Hours long

Rates

Adults (Ages 13+): $46 Children (Ages 4-12): $36 Babies (Ages 3 and under): Free

Schedule*

11:00 AM Cruise visits Loon Island, Bear Island, 3 Mile Island, & East Bear Island

2:00 PM Cruise visits Camp Lawrence, Birch Island, Sandy Island, Cow Island, Jolly Island

*Please note that mail stops may vary based on whether there is mail to deliver, or residents on the island.

Please Note:

• Times listed are departure times. Plan to arrive at the port 30 minutes prior to boarding to find parking, secure your tickets and walk to the dock.
• Metered parking and paid parking lots are available at Weirs Beach. If parking at a meter, please note that Weirs Beach has 2 hour, 3 hour, and 5 hour meters. Mount Washington Cruises is not responsible for fined vehicles due to expired meters.
• If you or a member of your party becomes ill prior to the cruise, your entire party should remain home. Please contact our Ticket Office ASAP to discuss alternative arrangements.
• For the safety and comfort of all passengers, all vessels in the Winnipesaukee Fleet are non-smoking.

Tickets

Please note that only a limited number of seats are available for advance purchase at cruisenh.com. Additional seats may be available for purchase in person on the day of a cruise. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold or reserve any tickets in advance of arrival.

All passengers 5 years or age or older are required to have a ticket. Passengers under the age of 5 do not require a ticket, however they do require a seat. We strongly recommend that parties with young children arrive early to be certain you have seats for every member of the party.

Amenitiies:

Snacks - The Sophie C offers a variety of chips, snacks, and soft drinks, including a wide selection of ice cream novelty treats.

Gift Shop - Remember your visit to Winnepesaukee with a small memento of your trip. The Sophie C has a small gift shop including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other souvenirs.

Postal Services - The Sophie C is a floating post office, offering many of the same services as the one in your local city or town. In fact, we encourage you to send mail – Sophie offers postcards that can be purchased and mailed right from the boat, with a collectible cancellation stamp all of her own.