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Spirit of Ethan Allen

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Sunset Cruise

There is nothing more beautiful than a Lake Champlain sunset. Come for our casual 2.5 hour evening cruise and order a la carte from our Ethan Allen Cafe menu as you sip on tasty cocktails from our fully stocked bar.

Spring Dates:   Friday and Saturday only from May 13 to May 21

Summer Dates:  Daily from May 22 to September 4

Fall Dates:  Friday and Saturday only from September 9 to October 16

Boarding:  30 minutes prior to departure time

Cruise Duration: 2  1/2 hours

Entertainment:  Background Music

** Ethan Allen Cafe may be limited to fewer items when the ship is busy. Please Call for details.**

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Spirit Of Ethan Allen

Get a Sunset Cruise for two aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen for only $31, a $62 value! 

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• Denomination: $62.00
• How many deals can I purchase? 5
• No cash value.
• Not valid with any other promotion
• $3 per person tax and embarkation fee NOT included.
• Good for: A Sunset Cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen.
• Valid any day, space available. Please arrive early to guarantee space. No reservations accepted.
• Call (802) 862-8300 for availability. Present Jumponit before boarding at ticket booth.
• Multiple Jumponits CAN be used towards same cruise.
• No outside food or beverage may be brought aboard. Food and beverage is available for purchase.
• Expires fully at the end of the 2021 season. No upgrades to lunch, brunch, dinner, or other cruises.

Operating as Lake Champlain’s only cruise ship and floating restaurant, we offer tons of fun on every cruise! Check out our Daily Cruises page for more information on everything we offer. Everything from pizza parties to romantic picnic baskets. We look forward to sailing with you!

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Spirit Of Ethan Allen 1 College St Burlington, Vermont 05401 Phone: 802-862-8300

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Colleen P. reviewed on August 6th, 2021

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Spirit of Ethan Allen

The Spirit of Ethan Allen is Lake Champlain's only cruise ship and floating restaurant. Climb aboard and experience the beautiful views, fantastic food, and wonderful service! We have been hosting in and out-of-state guests for 37 summers. It's always a beautiful day on the lake!

We cruise from May - October and offer daily scenic narrated cruises, our bountiful lunch on the lake buffet, our famous Champagne on Champlain Sunday Brunch, and our popular themed dinner cruises! In the spring, we have our Springtime Dinner Cruise, and then in the fall, our Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise. Throughout our peak season, we have our Sounds of Summer Dinner Cruise (Sundays - Wednesdays), our Lobstah on the Lake Buffet (Fridays), and our Captain’s Dinner Dance (Saturdays).

1 College Street Burlington, Vermont 05401

(802) 862-8300

Sunday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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LET’S GO SAILING!  is Burlington’s premier charter sailing experience. Captain Gideon’s hospitality and attention to detail is what makes  Let’s Go Sailing  so memorable. Enjoy a unique and enjoyable experience on Lake Champlain. You’ll see the city of Burlington from a whole new perspective along with Vermont’s Green Mountains and Adirondacks of New York. This backdrop is a photographer’s dream!

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Corporate outings, a sail with family and friends, bachelorette or birthday parties are all great ideas to sail Lake Champlain on a private boat charter. Each two hour sail is fun and memorable for all!

Guests are welcome to participate in the sailing or sit back and relax.  No sailing experience is required.

Please note:

• All sails require a minimum of two passengers with a maximum of six. There could be several parties sailing simultaneously.
• Cancellation policy: You may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours.
• If the weather forecast suggests a chance of precipitation of more than 30% you may cancel by the morning of the scheduled cruise.
• You may bring any alcohol and any food.
• We are dog friendly! However, if the dog shows any sign of aggression, it will not be allowed to get on the boat (and will be ordered off it at the closest dock if it is already on).

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To read about the types of cruises we offer, check out the Your Experience page.

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