Welcome To Lake Champlain
Sail Away From the Ordinary
on Burlington, Vermont's Largest Floating Restaurant & Cruise
Ship
- 363-Passenger Cruise Ship
- 3 Heated and Air Conditioned Dining Decks
- Food and Beverage Service on All Cruises
- Handicapped Accessible
- U.S. Coast Guard Certified
- Operates May-October
- Executive Chef Prepares Bountiful Buffets and Elegant Plated Menus Served from On-board Galley
- Sky Deck "Penthouse" for Out-of-The-World Views
Welcome Aboard
Our World on the Water
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 sighting of Champ, our elusive lake monster, was aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen I.
Our Great Lake! Lake Champlain Facts
- The largest freshwater lake in the U.S. after the five Great Lakes
- The only one of a few lakes that flows in a northerly direction
- It 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
- It 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!





