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Having your special event on the M/S Mount Washington is guaranteed to make a big splash! Whether you'll be celebrating a birthday, anniversary, reunion, wedding, rehearsal dinner or corporate outing a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee will make memories that last a lifetime. Throughout our operating season, the M/S Mount Washington offers special theme cruises and a variety of events and activities that appeal to different age groups. With three private function rooms and the option of a full ship charter, we can accommodate groups of all sizes The Mount is the perfect venue for company parties. Whether you prefer a daytime event or an evening with music and dancing. Let us take the work out of planning your company party. Just tell us how many guests you expect and we will take care of the rest. Every Sunday though out our season you can conclude your weekend with our Sunday Champagne Brunch cruise. Enjoy a all you can eat brunch and live entertainment as we set sail for Alton Bay. Cruises depart Sundays at 10am and 12:30pm from Weirs Beach and also Alton Bay at 11:15am.

A truly unique setting for your nuptials, the M/S Mount Washington is the venue that will make your event stand out from the rest. Get married by one of our Captains over the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. Dance the night away under the summer sky or photograph your first kiss against the majestic mountain scenery! Let the magic of being on the water transform your wedding from a cruise to an unparalleled experience! Work with our wedding coordinator to make an event that is uniquely you! From the day you commit to the ship to the last minute of your event; our wedding coordinator is here to ensure that you are given unrivaled treatment. From custom menus to entertainment, vendor referrals to local lodging options, our staff is the ultimate reference to make your wedding planning as painless as possible. Do something distinctive for your wedding day and give your guests a memory they will never forget! Contact us for more information. Wedding Ceremony on board is optional. Our Captain can perform your wedding ceremony.

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Take a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington and see why many call it the most beautiful scenic cruise in New England. Breakfast, lunch, gift shop and lounge are available on board. Dinner Dance Cruises include buffet dinner and dancing to live music. Leave from Weirs Beach daily, and Meredith, Alton Bay, Wolfeboro, or Center Harbor depending on day of the week.

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“ My wife and I celebrated our welcome dinner on the M/S Mount Washington with family and friends the evening before our wedding day last October. ” in 5 reviews

“ FIrst, you get to see the lake from the water, not the car - which is a whole new experience. ” in 24 reviews

“ We should have planned better and stayed a couple hours in Wolfboro and then taken the boat back to Weirs Beach . ” in 3 reviews

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211 Lakeside Ave

Weirs Beach, NH 03246

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The M/S Mount Washington is an excursion cruise ship on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH offering scenic cruises, dinner cruises, Sunday brunch cruises, sunset cruises, foliage cruises and special theme dinner dance cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Lake Winnipesaukee covers 72 square miles of crystal clear water. it is surrounded by mountains and dotted with islands making up some of the most beautiful scenery in all of New England. The M/S Mount Washington is a unique venue for weddings, corporate outings and special parties of all kinds. Season is from mid May through late October. The US Mail Boat, Sophie C. is the oldest floating post office in the country. It takes on passengers as she delivers mail to the summer residents on the islands. Mid June-Mid september The Doris E. offers 1 and 2 hour cruises of meredith bay and waters between the islands, offering up some more intimate parts of the lake. For more info go to: www.cruiseNH.com …

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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.

You could be "next" all day. It's locked even when vacant. They want you to magically figure out that the key is at the ticket booth.

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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.

Sunset on lake Winni. 8/23

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.

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

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%!!!!

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We don't like given bad reviews we were both very excited to be going on this two and a half hour dinner cruise we paid the extra $10.00 dollars each to get on the boat a half hour earlier also to pick out your table for a good view we sat down at our table then went to the buffet very limited sat down, later on the general public boarded they also proceeded to the buffet one and a half hours later we went to the buffet again they said they ran out of chicken and would be @ 10 minutes till the chicken came out also wanted to mention the food was not hot but if you are hungry you will eat it. As far as if you wanted a drink only ONE bartender people were making two lines but you didn't know what line to get into it didn't have a sign saying line starts here also they ran out of bud lights at 6:45 P.M. As far as the music they had one gentleman playing a guitar he was okay I'm hoping if management sees this review they can make these corrections.

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.

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Everything was great on our "Daytime Scenic Tour" cruise: the ship, the personnel, the narration, even the weather. Except this... we expected the ship to visit Alton Bay and Wolfeboro from Weirs Beach. Our daughter was visiting from Nevada and we really wanted her to see Alton Bay from the ship, but on this particular cruise, Alton Bay was omitted. I must have missed some fine print - my advise, check on the ports of call before buying tickets.

The actual cruise itself was lovely, gorgeous scenery, a nice pace, a delicious brunch and good service. I would have given it 5 stars but for the following. The handlers of the passengers on land, before the brunch cruise today, Sunday October 1, were careless and thoughtless, and and made a large crowd of people, including several elderly women, stand bunched up for well over a half hour, in the hot sun, crammed onto a steeply sloping boardwalk while waiting to board (instead of letting passengers sit in the shade, till the boat arrived). When we asked politely for some information on when we would board, since the boat was very late, the lady attendant snapped at us "you'll see the boat when you see it". No apology for lateness, no explanation, and no concern whatever for customers' comfort. NOT the way to handle customers paying over $100 per couple, who were asking a legitimate question. I would recommend the cruise itself, but if you go, be prepared for a sloppy, extended, uncomfortable, chaotic boarding process.

Great way to see the Lake!! It was informative and on a great day such a lovely way to see Lake Winnie.

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M/S Mount Washington Cruise to Wolfeboro

2 1/2 hour cruise around lake winnipesaukee.

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Gilford, New Hampshire 03249, United States

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Depart Weirs Beach and follow the western shore passing Glendale, West Alton, and Rattlesnake. Pass through the lower end of the largest open expanse of water on the lake, known as The Broads. As you approach Wolfeboro Bay, you will pass by the Barndoor Islands. Entering Wolfeboro, you see the historic town laid out before you. Known as the oldest summer resort in New Hampshire, Wolfeboro is host to many fine shops and eateries. Upon your departure from Wolfeboro, the majestic M/S Mount Washington crosses straight through The Broads showing off amazing panoramic views. Passing Welch and Timber Island, you know you are getting close to the Mount's home port of Weirs Beach.

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Eagle island, stonedam island, belknap mountain range, the witches, locke's island and glendale bay, lake shore park, diamond island, 8. smith’s point & sleepers island, 9. treasure and cub island, moose and ship islands, expanse of the lake, barn doors island, sewall point, welcome aboard, parker island, rattlesnake island, lake history, 21. welch and the fortys, mount washington, govenors island, leave a comment, download the app, download the pocketsights tour guide mobile app to take this self-guided tour on your gps-enabled mobile device..

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Weirs Beach 

From I-93 take Exit 23, Rte. 104 East towards Meredith and continue for 8 miles. At the end of the road turn right on to Rte. 3 South and follow for 3.5 miles until you see the sign for Weirs Beach on your left. Turn left at the sign. The Mount Washington ticket office is located in the middle of the boardwalk at the "Railroad Station". Address: 211 Lakeside Avenue.  Note:  There is plenty of metered parking at Weirs Beach. Passengers should park at five hour meters and feed the meter for the appropriate length of their cruise. If you are boarding in Weirs Beach and plan to get off the ship and visit another port and return later in the day, please park at an all-day lot as you will not be back before the meter expires.

Latitude: 43.607047 | Longitude: -71.458808

From the South, take Rte. I-95 North to the Portsmouth Traffic Circle. Go North on Spaulding Turnpike/ Rte. 16 and take Exit 15 (Lake Winnipesaukee) to Rte. 11 West. At the Alton Traffic Circle, take Rte. 28 North to the center of Wolfeboro. Our dock is located next to the town docks near Cate Park. Note: Exit 15 comes up suddenly, be on the look-out.

From the North, take Rt. 28 South off Rt. 16.

Latitude: 43.584062 | Longitude: -71.212325

From I-93 take Exit 23, Rte. 104 East towards Meredith and continue for 8 miles. At the end of the road turn left onto Rte. 3 North. Proceed down the hill until you see the lake on your right. The M/S Mount Washington dock is next to the Town Docks Restaurant. 

Latitude: 43.655531 | Longitude: -71.497768

Take Rte. I-95 North to the Portsmouth Traffic Circle. Go North on Spaulding Turnpike/ Rte. 16 and take Exit 15 (Lake Winnipesaukee) to Rte. 11 West. Stay on Rte. 11 through the Alton Traffic Circle and follow to Alton Bay. Our dock is located next to the Alton Bay information booth.

Latitude: 43.473152 | Longitude: -71.23715

Center Harbor

From I-93 take Exit 23, Rte. 104 East towards Meredith and continue for 8 miles. At the end of the road turn left onto Rte. 3 North to the next traffic light by the intersection of routes 3 & 25. Turn right onto Rte. 25 North and follow until you get to Center Harbor (approximately 5 miles). Before the traffic light in Center Harbor, turn right onto Lake Street. You will find us next to the red building near the town beach.

Latitude: 43.708323 | Longitude: -71.459749