PRIVATE EVENT PLANNER: Menus, Rates, Deck Layout, and Small Corporate and Social Gatherings

Lake Champlain is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes, and is one of Vermont’s most sought after destinations. The best way to enjoy the lake is with a cruise aboard the 424 passenger Spirit of Ethan Allen III. Discover the region’s rich history, as the Captain’s narration unfolds tales of Indian lore, the Revolutionary War, and Ethan Allen himself. 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. Bring your cameras--the largest recorded mass siting of Champ, our elusive lake monster, was aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen I.

SPIRIT STATS AND HISTORY

May 3, 2002 marked the inaugural sail of the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, Lake Champlain’s largest cruise ship. The Spirit III, 140’ long and with a 33’ beam, accommodates 424 passengers, and is one of Vermont’s largest banquet facilities. The ship was built in 1997 in Salisbury, Maryland, and is powered by two Detroit Diesel engines, navigating at an average speed of seven knots. The Spirit III offers 3 heated and air conditioned decks for your cruising pleasure. The company started in 1984 with the Spirit of Ethan Allen I, a 149 passenger paddle wheeler, and has expanded to the present day operation.

LAKE FACTS - OUR GREAT LAKE!

• Lake Champlain is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes
• Lake Champlain is only one of a few lakes that flows in a northerly direction
• The lake is 12.2 miles wide, 120 miles long, and 427 feet deep at its deepest point. It encompasses Vermont, New York, and the Province of Quebec, Canada
• Lake Champlain is believed to have the best collection of historic shipwrecks in North America
• Samuel de Champlain discovered the lake in 1609
• Keep your eyes open for Champ, our friendly lake monster!

Aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission. We pledge the finest personal service and facilities for our guests. Our goal is to enliven the senses, instill well being, and fulfill even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.