The Spirit Of Ethan Allen III

The Spirit of Ethan Allen is the perfect location for any social gathering. We offer special rates for groups of 20 or more. Our Lunch, Brunch or Themed Dinner cruises are the perfect lakeside location for any special occasion, birthday, anniversary or company outing. Choose any of our Cruises to showcase beauty of Vermont to Friends, Family or Clients. Our group rates are priced affordably and include your cruise, meal, taxes and fees. All of our evening cruises have live entertainment.

Customize your cruise by adding hor's D'oeuvres, open bar or a custom celebration cake.

If you are a teacher or camp director planning a field trip or outing the Spirit of Ethan Allen is the perfect educational adventure for young people. We offer special educational rates to make any field trip affordable. Make your next field trip a party by adding Pizza or make your own Ice Cream Sundae bar.

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	Lunch-On-The-Lake Cruise For the ultimate lunch, you must try our Lunch-on-the-Lake Cruise. Sailing Monday through Saturdays, these 1½ hour cruises offer time to relax, enjoy the views and savor a bountiful buffet designed especially for the "lunch bunch". The Executive Chef's newly created menu features: Soup of the day, Green Salad Bar, Pasta of the Day, Carving Station, Fresh-Baked Artisan Bread, Selection of Main Dish Salads and Fresh-Baked Desserts. This cruise is ideal for co-workers, gatherings of friends and families, small meetings, showers, and Red Hat Society outings.

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	Brunch-On-The-Bay For Starters Fresh Seasonal Fruit Salad Fresh-Baked Cinnamon Buns The Grand Buffet Carved Pork Loin Served with Warm Pineapple Chutney Eggs Benedict Florentine Seafood Salad of the Day Baked Macaroni and Cheese Breakfast Pizza Sticks Scrambled Eggs - Crisp Bacon - Homefried Potatoes The Garden Spot Assortment of Fresh-Made Salads Belgian Waffle Station Served with Strawberries, Maple Syrup and Whipped Cream Sweet Endings Fresh-Baked Dessert Selections Assorted Juices - Hot Coffee - Hot Tea - Hot Chocolate Print This Menu

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Treat your guests to a Wine and Cheese welcome reception for 8.99 per person. Includes a glass of House Wine, Vermont Cheeses, Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Fresh baked Artisan Bread.

Joe Levesque 18-Piece Big Band

The Joe Levesque Big Band returns! Join our fifth season of Big Band Sundays. Dance into the sunset and dine on the Chef´ delicious plated dinner selections. A touch of the past with class!

	Joe Levesque 18-Piece Band Appetizer Selections Seafood Bisque (cup) 4.72 Cheese and Fruit Platter 5.86 Shrimp Cocktail (4 large shrimp) 6.98 Dinner Menu Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order Mesclun Salad Tossed with Walnuts and Blue Cheese Dressed with a Wild Berry Vinaigrette Fresh-Baked Artisan Rolls Served with Whipped Butter Select One Of The Following Entrees: Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallions Served with Roasted Tomatoes and Crumbled Blue Cheese Turkey Tenderloin Lacquered with an Orange and Crushed Mint Glaze Bouillabaise Made With Cod, Scallops, Shrimp and Calamari, Seasoned with Saffron Pasta Sacchetti Primavera Little Pasta Purses Filled with Three Cheeses Served with Julienne Vegetables in a Primavera Sauce Braised Portabella Mushroom Layered with Balsamic Roasted Red Peppers, Zucchini, Onions and Squash served over Oven Baked Polenta Accompaniments Roasted Fresh Root Vegetables Served with a Balsamic Glaze Wild Rice Pilaf Dessert Fresh Fruit Tart Layered with French Pastry Cream and Fresh Berries Topped with Whipped Cream Print This Menu

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Caribbean Fun Dinner Cruise

Beads, flip flops, and flowered shirts are welcome, as you savor the flavors of our action-station menu. Island tunes by Spirit Sounds DJ cruise you into Caribbean dreamin´.

	Caribbean Fun Dinner Menu Action-Station Service Salad Bar Tropicana Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Mixed Nuts, Dried Cranberries, Kingston Croutons and Feta Cheese Served with a Choice of Mango Balsamic Dressing or a Creamy Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Banana Coconut and Artisan Bread Selection Served with Whipped Butter Action Stations Montego Bay Pork Chef-Carved Steamship Served with Pineapple Chutney Jamaican Jerk Chicken Boneless Chicken Served on a Bed of Sautéed Peppers, Corn, Tomatoes and Mushrooms Poached Island Salmon Chilled Whole Salmon Served with a Tropical Fruit Relish and Finished with a Curry Sauce Sea Shell Pasta Station Presented with a Duo of Sauces: Pesto and Alfredo and Fresh Broccoli, Peas, Mushrooms and Olives Fresh Green Beans Tossed with Shallot Butter and Sprinkled with Almonds Rasta Rice Dessert Jamaica Me Crazy Passion Fruit Mousse Topped with Fresh Tropical Fruit Print This Menu

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Mangia Mia-That's Italian! Dinner Cruise

Join us for a cruise into the "old country" and savor the selection of hearty Italian entrees. Sounds of the region played on the accordion and piano-Plated, cooked-to-order dinner service.

	Mangia Mia-That's Italian! Appetizer Selections Minestrone Soup (cup) 4.72 Fresh Seafood and White Fish Stewed in a Tomato Broth Fresh Mozzarella Pizza (to share) 6.98 White Pizza with Basil, Kalamata Olives and Fresh Mozzarella Antipasto Plate (to share) 7.65 Olives, Marinated Vegetables and Assorted Cheeses, Served with Artisan Bread Dinner Menu Plated Service---Cooked-To-Order Mixed Green Salad Tossed with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomatoes Dressed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Ciabatta Bread Select One Of The Following Entrees: Beef Andalusia Bistro Beef, Finished with a Tomato, Mushroom, Kalamata Olive, Garlic and Basil Sauce Parmesan and Herb-Crusted Boneless Chicken Breast Stuffed with Camembert Cheese and Served with a Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce Fruit-ti Di Mare Seafood Stew Simmered with Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari, Whitefish and Tomatoes Fried Ravioli Filled with Spinach and Artichokes Served with a Marinara Sauce Braised Portabella Mushroom Layered with Balsamic Roasted Red Peppers, Zucchini, Onions and Squash served over Oven Baked Polenta Accompaniments Italian Green Beans Simmered with Peppers, Onions, and Garlic Baked Polenta Topped with a Parmesan Crust Dessert Tiramisu Espresso Infused Ladyfingers, Layered with a Creamy Custard Print This Menu

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All That Jazz Dinner Cruise

The renowned Sonny and Perley Jazz Trio entertain with a unique blend of Jazz, Brazilian and American Songbook standards. Once you arrive on board, select from our delicious plated, cooked-to-order dinner entrees.

	All That Jazz Appetizer Selections Lobster Bisque (cup) 4.72 Cheese and Fruit Platter 5.86 Shrimp Cocktail (4 large shrimp) 6.98 Dinner Menu Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order Gourmet Garden Salad Fresh Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and Carrots Finished with a Champagne Raspberry Vinaigrette Fresh-Baked Artisan Rolls Served with Whipped Butter Select One Of The Following Entrees: Bistro Steak Served with a Wild Mushroom Port Sauce Chicken Madeira Braised on a Bed of Caramelized Pearl Onions and Mushrooms Served with a Madeira Port Sauce Broiled Atlantic Cod Topped with a Creamy Spanish Saffron Sauce Butternut Squash Filled Ravioli Dressed with a Lemon Butter and Fresh Spinach Sauce Braised Portabella Mushroom Layered with Balsamic Roasted Red Peppers, Zucchini, Onions and Squash served over Oven Baked Polenta Accompaniments Fresh Green Beans Tossed with Roasted Shallots Three Potato Tango Yams, Red Skinned and White Potatoes, Roasted and Tossed in an Herb and Sweet Butter Glaze Dessert Ebony and Ivory Mousse Cake Print This Menu

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"Lobstah" On-The-Lake Cruise

Celebrate Fridays with "Lobstah"-on-the-Lake, a traditional Downeast Clambake--Chowdah´, Steamers, Whole Steamed Lobster--even lobster bibs to catch the butter as it drizzles down your chin. Dance off your dessert to tunes by Spirit Sounds DJ.

	"Lobstah" On-The-Lake Buffet Service Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order Melt-In-Your-Mouth Garlic Knots Fresh-Baked and Drizzled with Butter and Garlic New England Clam Chowder Chef-Prepared and Served Steaming Hot Fresh Steamed Clams Steamed Whole Lobster Served in the Traditional "Down East" Style with Drawn Butter and a Lobster Bib! Chef-Carved Prime Rib au Jus Served with a Horseradish Cream Sauce Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Salad Corn on the Cob Roasted Red Potatoes Dessert Fresh-Baked New-England-Style Blueberry Cake Served with Whipped Cream and Blueberry Sauce Print This Menu

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Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise

You´ll die laughing during our hilariously thrilling Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise. Suspense, action, and a devilishly delicious plated dinner, followed by a "Killer Dessert" completes the evening.

	Murder Mystery Appetizer Selections Lobster Bisque (cup) 4.72 Cheese and Fruit Platter 5.86 Shrimp Cocktail (4 large shrimp) 6.98 Dinner Menu Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order Salad of Fresh Mixed Greens With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and Carrots Tossed with a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Garlic Knots Fresh-Baked and Drizzled with Butter and Garlic Select One Of The Following Entrees: Chateau Bistro Tender Slices of Beef Served with a Burgundy Wine and Roasted Shallot Sauce Roasted Turkey Tenderloin Served with Fresh Pineapple Mint Chutney Baked Atlantic Cod Served on a Bed of Tomatoes, Capers and Kalamata Olives Dressed with Lemon Buerre Blanc Fried Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli Filled with Mozzarella and Cheddar Served with a Marinara Sauce Braised Portabella Mushroom Layered with Balsamic Roasted Red Peppers, Zucchini, Onions and Squash served over Oven Baked Polenta Accompaniments Vegetable Gratin Spinach, Broccoli, Onions and Red Peppers Baked in a Swiss Cheese Gratin Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Dessert Wild Berry Mousse Cake Served with Whipped Cream Print This Menu

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	The Captain´s Dinner Cruise Appetizer Selections Lobster Bisque (cup) 4.72 Cheese and Fruit Platter 5.86 Shrimp Cocktail (4 large shrimp) 6.98 Dinner Menu Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order Gourmet Garden Salad Fresh Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and Carrots Finished with the Chef´s Signature Vinaigrette Dressing Fresh-Baked Artisan Rolls Served with Whipped Butter Select One Of The Following Entrees: Chateau Bistro Tender Sliced Beef Served with a Wild Mushroom Rosemary and Madeira Sauce Roasted Fresh Turkey Tenderloin Served with a Creamy Wild Mushroom Basil Sauce Baked Ocean-Fresh Cod Served with a Creamy Dijonnaise Sauce Butternut Squash Stuffed Ravioli Served with a Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce Braised Portabella Mushroom Layered with Balsamic Roasted Red Peppers, Zucchini, Onions and Squash served over Oven Baked Polenta Accompaniments Roasted Fresh Carrots and Green Beans Sweet Potatoes, White Potatoes and Red Potatoes Roasted with Onions, Garlic and Butter Dessert Apricot Cream Layered Genoise Cake Topped with Fresh Seasonal Fruit Print This Menu

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Climb aboard our floating classroom and discover the rich history surrounding Lake Champlain. Cruise the water highways used by Native Americans, gaze in awe at the unique geographic formations such as the Champlain Thrust Fault and Rock Dunder, and follow the adventures of Ethan Allen himself.

Along your cruise, the Captain will point out sights of historic shipwrecks, and famous battles fought during the Revolutionary War. A chance appearance by the Lake´s elusive monster, Champ, will fill your students with anticipation as their eyes search for our friendly Vermonster in the depths of the Lake.

Education On The Lake

	Turkey Dinner Mixed Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings Fresh Baked Bread Sliced Turkey Breast with Cranberry Chutney Mac and Cheese Sugar carrots Cookies and Brownies 16.00 inclusive Pasta Dinner Mixed Garden Salad with Ranch and Vinaigrette Dressings Fresh Baked Bread Penne Pasta w/ Marinara Cookies and Brownies 12.95 Inclusive Add Meatballs 2.00 per person Italian Chicken Dinner Fresh Baked Bread Chicken - Chef´s choice Pasta with Marinara and Alfredo Sauces Vegetable - chef´s choice Sheet Cake 16.00 Inclusive Pizza Pizza Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza with unlimited soda 6.95 inclusive Pizza Bar Mixed Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic dressing Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Cookies 9.95 inclusive BBQ Chicken Dinner Mixed Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic dressing Fresh Baked Bread Chicken with Blackberry BBQ Sauce Pasta with Marinara and Cheese Sauces Chef´s Choice Vegetable Cookies 14.95 Inclusive Wrap it Up Assorted Wraps Turkey, Tuna or Ham Pickles, Chips and Cookie 9.95 Inclusive Dawg Days Hot Dog, Chips and Cookie 5.25 Inclusive Ice Cream Bar Chocolate and Vanilla ice cream Chocolate and Strawberry Toppings, Nuts, Cherries, Whipped Cream 4.25 Inclusive Cheese Cake Bar Plain Cheese Cake with Chocolate and Strawberry Topping, Whipped Cream 4.25 Inclusive Soda Bar 2.25 Inclusive Coffee Station Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate 2.25 Inclusive

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Please allow 1 1/2 hours for the boat ride and please allow 1-hour minimum for a self-guided tour of ECHO. Re-admission to ECHO is available all day.

1. Child age is 3-17; price is inclusive of admission and tax. Gratuity is additional for lunch and brunch cruises.
2. Paid parking available, Free Motorcoach Parking
3. Reservations are required to guarantee seating for lunch cruises. Please call 802-862-8300 or click here.
4. To purchase or pick-up tickets at waterfront please go to the Spirit of Ethan Allen III ticket booth at the Burlington Boathouse at 1 College St. Hours are daily 9am-5pm.
5. All attractions are within 200 yards of each other.
6. Cash or credit cards accepted for payment.
7. Package purchase will result in a 10% ECHO gift shop discount.
8. Flexible ECHO admission is available; ECHO does not have to be used on the day of purchase. Expires October 31st, 2010.

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Looking for an educational, affordable and adventuresome Vermont outing on Lake Champlain for your summer campers? Join us for one of our variety of cruises aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III! For an entertaining evening, enjoy dinner and a DJ or climb aboard our floating classroom and discover the rich history surrounding Lake Champlain.

Cruise the water highways used by Native Americans, gaze in awe at the unique geographic formations such as the Champlain Thrust Fault and Rock Dunder, and follow the adventures of Ethan Allen himself.

Along your cruise, the Captain will point out sights of historic shipwrecks, and famous battles fought during the Revolutionary War. A chance appearance by the Lake´s elusive monster, Champ, will fill your students with anticipation as their eyes search for our friendly Vermonster in the depths of the Lake.

Campers On The Lake

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SWEETHEART PACKAGE:

Includes beverage choice of 750 ml bottle of wine, champagne, or sparkling cider, 2 Spirit souvenir toasting flutes, a red rose in a bud vase, and a 6" fresh-baked cake: 36.95

CELEBRATION PACKAGE:

Includes beverage choice of 750 ml bottle of wine, champagne, or sparkling cider, 2 Spirit souvenir toasting flutes, and a 6" fresh-baked cake: 29.95

CELEBRATION CAKE:

A sumptuous fresh-baked 6" cake, serves 4-6 people: 12.00

SPIRIT CAKE:

Larger cakes for groups of 8 or more are available at 2.50 per person.

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