Narrated Scenic Tours

Experience the majesty of Lake Winnipesaukee during a narrated scenic tour aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington. Learn about the history of the region and local folklore, surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in New England. With daily departures from Weirs Beach, and convenient departures from Wolfeboro and Alton Bay on select days, it's easy to fit a cruise on "the Mount" into your travel plans.

During your 2½ hour cruise, enjoy breakfast or lunch from our quick service restaurant, sample beer, wine and cocktails from our full bar, or browse a premium selection of Winnipesaukee gifts and Mount Washington souvenirs in our gift shop.

Looking to make a day of it? Board the ship on the first cruise of the day, and you'll have the opportunity to "Stay and Play" at another port before we pick you up in the afternoon. See below for details.

Boat Amenities:

• Fantail Grille - variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch items. Please note that when cruising on Sundays, the Fantail Grille is not open. Instead, we offer a brunch buffet located on the Main Deck.
• Bar Service - For your convenience, the M/S Mount Washington has bars on every deck of the ship. Our crew is ready to assist you with food orders, soft drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails.
• Gift Shop - Located on the Main Deck of the ship, the Gift Shop offers a wide variety of Lake Winnipesaukee items and M/S Mount Washington memorabilia.

Duration

2.5 Hours long

Rates

Adults (Ages 13+) $45 Children (Ages 4-12) $25 Babies (Ages 3 and under) Free

Options and Upgrades

• Stay and Play – Board the ship from Weirs Beach at 10:00 AM, and you can get off at another port at 11:15 AM. We'll be back at 1:45 PM to pick you up! Simply notify the Deck crew when getting off the ship at 11:15 AM.

• Priority Boarding ($5 per ticket) - The 12:30 PM cruise is the biggest cruise of the day, often with hundreds of other passengers. Priority Boarding service allows you to skip the line and proceed directly to the boarding ramp for a better chance at your preferred seat and first access to on board amenities. The cruise departs at 12:30 and the ship will stop at the dock only long enough to board passengers, but this service will move you to the first boarding group.

Important Information

• Times listed are departure times. Plan to arrive at the port 30 minutes prior to boarding to find parking and walk to the dock.
• Please plan ahead. The Lakes Region has many events that may cause traffic unexpectedly. We are unable to delay boarding or hold the ship to accommodate late arrivals.
• The M/S Mount Washington is a full service restaurant and like other restaurants, outside food and beverage are not permitted. Customers arriving with food and beverage items will be asked to return them to their cars or dispose of them prior to check-in.
• For the safety and comfort of all passengers, all vessels in the Winnipesaukee Fleet are non-smoking.

Parking & Directions

• Street parking and a parking lot are available at Alton Bay.
• The GPS location of our dock at Alton Bay is 66 Mount Major Highway.
• The municipal parking lot is adjacent to the Alton Bay Information Booth.

Refunds & Exchanges

• All tickets are non-refundable, except when a cruise is canceled due to a mechanical failure, low ridership, or act of God.

  • Mechanical Failure – In the event that a cruise cannot take place due to a mechanical issue with the vessel, you will be given the option to rebook to a similar cruise or to receive a refund.
  • Low Ridership – There are rare instances where there are not enough passengers to make a cruise feasible. In this case, you will be offered an alternative cruise, alternative vessel, or a refund.
  • Acts of God – Though rare, a cruise may be canceled due to extreme weather or other state of emergency. In this case, you will be offered an alternative cruise or a refund. Please note that cruises do take place rain or shine and basic rain and wind do not qualify. Personal sickness (including COVID-19 infection), car accidents and traffic are not considered Acts of God, and will not be accepted as justification for a refund.

• Tickets may be exchanged with 48 hours advance notice by clicking the "modify reservation" link in your cruise confirmation. Within 48 hours of a cruise, modifications are not permitted.