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Take A
Cruise On The Spirit of
Ethan Allen III In Vermont, By MSchubert
The Spirit of Ethan Allen
III, a 424 passenger luxury cruise ship lets guest Sail Away From the
Ordinary with departures daily from Vermont’s
Burlington Boathouse located within the Burlington Waterfront Park. Lake
Champlain is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes,
and is Burlington, Vermont’s most sought after destination. Discover the
region’s rich history, as the Captain’s narration unfolds tales of Indian lore,
the Revolutionary War, and Ethan Allen himself.
The Spirit of Ethan Allen IIIwas built in 1997 in Salisbury, Maryland, and is powered by two Detroit
Diesel engines, navigating at an average speed of seven knots. She features 3
Dining Decks each Heated and Air Conditioned, Food and Beverage Service on All
Cruises, is Handicapped Accessible and U.S. Coast Guard Certified. Cruises
operate May-October, with the executive chef preparing Bountiful Buffets and
Elegant Plated Menus Served from On-board Galley. Guest can enjoy special Sail
and Rail Packages featuring wonderful amenities.
Sail and Rail Packages
Sail and Rail Packages-The
Champlain Valley Flyer features a narrated ride along Lake Champlain to the
historic Town of Shelburne, Vermont providing an array of site-seeing
adventures. For the ultimate Vermont tour, enjoy a round trip scenic train ride
toShelburne and a Lunch-on-the-Lake Cruise aboard the Spirit III. Only 34.99
inclusive. The train station is conveniently located adjacent to the ship’s
dock.
Bring Along Your Camera
Explore the depths of the
shoreline as the ship cruises alongside the lake’s unique geographic formations.
Savor the majestic beauty of the Adirondack and Green Mountain ranges that
surround the lake. And, don't forget to bring your cameras to capture the moment
when you catch a glimpse of Champ, the elusive lake monster while aboard the
Spirit of Ethan Allen III.
Entertainment
Enjoy all of the exciting
summer sunsets of entertainment on Lake Champlain with the Spirit of Ethan Allen
III exciting entertainment schedule. From Swingin’ Big Band Sundays to Tropical
Mondays aboard our Rum, Rasta, and Reggae Dinner Cruise, there's plenty of
festive entertainment to enjoy aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III.
Special Occasions
The Spirit of
Ethan Allen III has beautiful, newly-decorated private
reception decks that offer an intimate setting for special
occasions. With a staff that pays special attention to every
details, The Spirit of Ethan Allen III is
wonderful for weddings and other celebrations. casual
elegance that will perfectly reflect your personal style. The
Spirit's reception planning service are on hand to help you plan
everything, and help the help of Executive Chef Robért, who prepares
grand buffets, elegant plated meals, and exciting new action-station
style menus, your celebration will be a memorable one.