2010 Dining Cruise Menus

Prepared especially for you by our Executive Chef, Robért

 

Brunch On The Bay

 
Brunch 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

25.99 Adults 12.99 Children (3-11)

Wedding Lunches

 
Wedding Montage Vermont Weddings

The Head Table
Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order

Lobster Bisque
Welcome Your Guests with the Chef’s Renown Bisque!

Fresh Mixed Green Salad
Tossed with Walnuts and Dried Cranberries,
Dressed with an Orange Champagne Vinaigrette


Fresh-Baked Artisan Rolls
Served with Whipped Maple Butter

Select One Of The Following Entrees:

Bistro Steak
Served with a Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce

Boneless Breast of Chicken
Stuffed with Olives, Feta and Fresh Basil,
Finished with a Rosemary Cream Sauce


Baked Haddock
Topped with a Swiss Cheese Crust,
and Served on a Bed of Dijonnaise Sauce


Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli
Served with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Accompaniments

Fresh Green Beans
Tossed in Lemon Butter

Tri-Colored Roasted Potatoes
Baked with Fresh Herbs

17.90

Available for afternoon cruises only.

Hors d´oeuvres

Your Recipe for Success. . . Hors d´oeuvres Designed To Dazzle!

 
(Prices Include: Linen on Hors d´oeuvres Table, Tables, Chairs, China, and Silverware. Prices Listed are Per Person, Except Where Indicated, and are Subject to Tax and Service Charge.)

Grand Cheese Board
with Assorted Fresh and Dried Fruit

Featuring Country-Store-Style Cheddar, Marinated Mozzarella, Herbed Cheese Log Coated with Almonds, Olive Assortment and Fresh Walnuts Served with Fresh-Baked Artisan Breads
3.75

Scallops Wrapped In Bacon
A Classic Favorite!
1.95 each

Baked Stuffed Zucchini Cups
Loaded with Cheese, Herbs and Bread Crumbs
A Tasty, Healthy Choice

2.95

Dulcé Gorgonzola and Roma Plum Tomato Tartlets
A Unique Blend of Italian Flavors
2.85

Gourmet Flatbread Pizza Triangles
Baked with Smoked Chicken and Camembert Cheese
3.25

Quesadillas
Filled with Black Beans and a Blend of Cheeses
3.10

Salsa Bar --- The Best of Mex
Fresh-Made Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream and
Melted Jalapeno Cheese
Served with Tri-Colored Tortilla Chips

3.75

Chicken Wings --- Mildly Spicy
Served with a Bleu Cheese Sauce for Dipping
3.95

Curried Chicken Kabobs
Tender, Boneless Chicken, Baked in a Curry Sauce
3.45

Asian Beef Satays
Skewered with Peppers and Marinated in a Teriyaki Sauce
3.45

Antipasto Station
Offering Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Marinated Peppers,
Including Provolone Cheese, Genoa Salami and a Selection of Olives

4.75

Vegetable Spring Rolls
Served with a Spicy Mustard Dip and a Sweet Orange Ginger Sauce
4.25

Smoked Ham and Vermont Cheddar Streusel
Savory Warm Slices --- Melt in your Mouth!
3.45

Stuffed Baby Bellas
Marinated and Stuffed with Leaf Spinach and Feta Cheese
A House Specialty!

3.45

Garden Vegetable Table
Grand Array of Fresh Vegetables
Presented with Hummus, Creamy Curry and Italian Ranch Dipping Sauces
Featuring a Cream Cheese and Vegetable Terrine

3.45

Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled Gulf Shrimp
Individual Servings Beautifully Presented on a Bed of Lettuce
Topped with Cocktail Sauce

2.05 each

Szechwan Cocktail Meatballs
Bite-Sized and Spicy
3.45

Turkey Meatballs
Ground Turkey Meatballs, Coated with a Balsamic Berry Glaze,
Served on Skewers

3.45

Midnight Cuban Sandwiches
Mini Sandwiches with Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles and Mustard
Grilled on a Flat Iron --- Chef Robért´s Favorite!

3.45

Sesame Shrimp Kabobs
Broiled Fresh Gulf Shrimp Seasoned with a Teriyaki Sauce
and Sprinkled with Toasted Sesame Seeds

4.25

Grilled Kielbasa Skewered with Pineapple
Served Sizzling Hot and Finished with a Maple Glaze
3.45

Baked Brie Rolls
Brie and Fresh Cranberries Baked in Puff Pastry
Presented in Slices

3.45

Lollipop Lamb Chops
Broiled to Perfection and Topped with a Rosemary Reduction
4.25

Filled Tortilla Trio
Mini Tortilla Wraps,
Loaded with Shrimp Salad, Crab Salad and Salmon Salad

3.95

Baskets of Goldfish and Pretzels
1.75

Cocktail Nuts In Cups
2.50

Note

Themed Dinner Cruises

Make Planning Your Event Easy And Fun!

You are welcome to mix and match menu items or we will gladly customize your special menu.

 
(Menus Below Include: Tables, Chairs, Table Linens, China, and Silverware. Prices Listed are Per Person and are Subject to Tax and Service Charge.)

Mangia Mia
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

19.98

Themed Dinner Montage

Pirates Of The Caribbean
Dinner Menu
Served Action-Station Style

Fresh Leaf Spinach Salad
Tossed with Sliced Mushrooms, Red Onions and Walnuts
Dressed with a Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
and Served with Maple-Cured Bacon Sprinkles


Assorted Fresh-Baked Artisan Bread Station
Served with Whipped Butter

Fresh Fruit Salad

Seafood Salad of the Day

Crab and Avocado Napoleons
Served with a Creamy Lemon Garlic Dipping Sauce

Oysters Rockefeller
Baked in the Chef’s Blend of Herbs and Spices

Chef-Carved Prime Rib au Jus
Served with a Horseradish Cream Sauce

Baked Ocean-Fresh Cod
Served in a Pool of Bouillabaisse with Scallops, Shrimp, Crayfish,
Calamari, Leeks, Mushrooms and Potatoes


Pirate’s Cove Paella
Loaded with Fresh Mussels, Clams, Shrimp and Scallops

Rigatoni Pasta Stuffed with Cheese
Layered with a Creamy Cheese Sauce and Marinara
Finished with a Three Cheese Crust


Accompaniments

Assorted Roasted Fresh Vegetables
Finished with a Balsamic Glaze

Roasted Red Potatoes

Dessert Island

Chocolate Fondue
Served with Fresh Whole Strawberries,
Pineapple Wedges and Biscotti


Assorted Fresh-Baked Pastries

29.99
Note A View To A Kill Montage

A View To A Kill- Agent 007
Action-Station Service

The First Draw - Casino Royale Station
Casino Clams Royale
Herb Crusted Baked Clams, Served in the Shell

Grand Cheese Board
Featuring Country-Store-Style Cheddar, Marinated Mozzarella,
Herbed Cheese Log Coated with Almonds, Olive Assortment and Fresh Walnuts
Served with Fresh-Baked Artisan Breads


Her Majesty’s Secret Service Station
Live and Lettuce Die, Tossed Not Shaken, Garden Salad
Served with a Moneypenny Mango Vinaigrette Dressing

Fresh-Baked Goldfinger Breadsticks

Bond-Carved Prime Rib au Jus
Served with a Horseradish Cream Sauce

From Russia with Love
Swordfish, Shrimp and Scallops Sauteèd in a Vodka Cream Sauce

M16 Pasta Station
Penne Pasta, Cooked-to-Order
With Julienne Vegetables
and Herb Roasted Portobella Mushrooms
Served with Alfredo Sauce or Sundried Tomato Pesto


Accompaniments
Roasted Green Beans
With Shallot Butter and Almonds

Roasted Red Potatoes With Garlic

Dessert
You Only Live Twice Chocolate Indulgence
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse
Topped with a Tuxedo Strawberry


28.99
Note Downeaster Montage
Downeaster Montage


Downeaster

Dinner Menu
Action-Station Service

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

29.95
One Night In Las Vegas Montage


One Night In Las Vegas

Welcome To The Strip
Butlered Starters

Chicken Satays
Tender, Boneless Chicken, Marinated in a Light Peanut Sauce

Cheese Tartlet
Baked with Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil

Baked Camembert
Topped with Sliced Kalamata Olives and Wrapped in Puff Pastry

The Culinary Casino
Tapas-Style and Action-Station Dining

Tapas Selection

Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce Finished with the Chef’s Signature Caesar Dressing

Fresh-Baked Artisan Bread Selection
Served with Whipped Butter

Turkey Meatballs
Simmered in a Wild Berry Barbecue Sauce

Lollipop Lamb Chops
Broiled to Perfection and Served with Fresh Mint Chutney (butlered)

Teriyaki Beef Kabobs
Skewered with Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers

Rice Pilaf

Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables

Pasta Action-Station

Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli and Penne Pasta
Served with a Creamy Pesto Sauce and a Tomato Basil Sauce
Sauteéd-to-Order with a Choice of Broccoli, Spinach, Mushrooms or Shrimp


The Sweet Deal

Chocolate Dice Cakes
Filled with Raspberry Mousse, Covered with Ganache
and Topped with Sweet White Dots


27.77
Note Carnival Rio-Style Montage

Carnival - Rio Style
Action-Station Service

Note
A Spicy Starter
Empeñadas
Filled with Beef and Peppers

The Samba Parade
Brazilian Salad
Leaf Lettuce Tossed with Tomatoes, Onions, Hearts of Palm,
Black Olives, Garbanzo Beans and Black Beans,
Dressed with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice


Fresh-Baked Artisan Breads & Fresh Baked Fruit Bread
Served with Whipped Butter

Rio Fruit Salad
With Pineapple, Tangerines, Oranges, Peaches, Mangos and Coconut

Chef-Carved Pork Loin
Served with Apricots and Raisins
and Crusted with Hazelnuts


Bajan Chicken
Boneless Chicken Sautéed with Onions, Garlic and Peppers

Baked Salmon
Coated with with a Brazilian Rub of Minced Garlic, Orange Zest,
Lemon Juice and Chili Powder


Cobbler Carnival
Squash, Tomatoes and Onions Baked with Feta Cheese

Steamed Yellow Rice with Black Beans

Di Jañero Dessert Station

Drunken Banana-Filled Crepes
Finished with Chocolate Sauce

Passion Fruit Mousse
Topped with Kiwis and Oranges

21.95
Caribbean Fun


Caribbean Fun

Appetizer Selections

Seafood Bisque (cup)  
Cheese and Fruit Platter  
Jamaican Shrimp Cocktail  
(3 Gulf Shrimp Baked in Phyllo Dough, Served with a Spicy Curry Dip)
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
19.98

The Ship's Specialties

Plated and Buffet Selections

 
Ship's Specialties Montage

Beverage Service

Celebrate the year of the Cocktail!

 
Celebrate the year of the cocktail!
Callout 9
Liquor House Beverage Selections
5.80 - 6.47
  Premium Beverage Selections
7.14 - 7.47
Beer Miller Lite, Labatt Blue/Blue Light
4.02
  Otter Creek, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Labatt NA
4.24
  Stella Artois, Heineken, Switchback, Corona
4.46
House Wine By The Glass (Featuring Wines by Nathanson Creek)
  Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot,
5.80
  Pinot Grigio, and White Zinfandel  
  (Other Wines Available by the Glass - Click here for our extensive wine list)  
Wine By The Bottle The Spirit of Ethan Allen III features an outstanding
  selection of Imported and Domestic Wines--Click here for our wine list.
  Priced according to selection.
Champagne Korbel Champagne Toasts: Priced Per Glass
4.46
Punch Bowls (four gallons each)
  non-alcoholic
50.00
  with alcohol
65.00
Open Bars Are Available Based on Consumption (Tab), or at the Following Rates:
  House Beverage Selection:  
  Includes All Beers, Nathanson Creek Wines by the Glass,
  House Liquor Selections, House Soft Beverage (Includes Juices, Soda, Milk, Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea, and Hot Chocolate)
    1 Hour
15.99
    2 Hours
17.99
    3 Hours
19.99
 
  Premium Beverage Selection:  
  Includes All Beers, Wines by the Glass, All Liquors, Frozen Tropical Beverages, Specialty Coffees and Premium Soft Beverage (Includes Juices, Soda, Milk, Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea, and Hot Chocolate)
 

1 Hour
17.99
    2 Hours
21.99
    3 Hours
23.99
 

  Soft Beverage Bar Selection:  
  Juices, Soda, Milk, Iced Tea
2.25
  Add Bottled Water For An Additional
2.00
 
  Premium Soft Beverage Selection:  
  House Soft Beverage Selection, Bottled Water and Non Alcoholic Frozen Tropical Drinks
7.00
 

  Coffee Service:  
  Coffee, Tea And Hot Chocolate
2.25
 
  Prices based per person  


NOTE: All drink prices are PLUS 12% Vermont and Burlington Tax. 18% Gratuity will be added for an open bar, drink tickets, punch service, and toasts. We reserve the right to refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who may appear to be underage or intoxicated. Drink tickets are available to use during open bar times; ask for details. Vermont State Law requires that all alcoholic beverages served aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III must have been purchased upon the Spirit. No carry-on beverages are allowed, and beverages may not be carried off-board.
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Wine List

 

Click here to view our wine list in Adobe PDF format.

Rates

 
Hourly Rates One Deck Two Decks Three Decks
One Hour 630.00 1,260.00 1,890.00
Cruising Times One Deck Two Decks Three Decks
One & One Half Hour 945.00 1,890.00 2,835.00
Two Hour 1,260.00 2,520.00 3,780.00
Two & One Half Hour 1,575.00 3,150.00 4,725.00
Three Hour 1,890.00 3,780.00 5,670.00
Three & One Half Hour 2,205.00 4,410.00 6,615.00
Four Hour 2,520.00 5,040.00 7,560.00
Five & One Half Hour 3,465.00 6,930.00 10,395.00

Decks

 

Capacity: 424 PassengersLength: 140' Beam: 32' Speed: 12 Knots

Admiral Deck Layout

Admiral Deck

  • Enclosed, Heated, and Air Conditioned
  • Seats 210 Passengers
  • Bar / Galley / Dance Floor
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Open Area on Bow: "Fore Deck"--Seating for 32 Passengers
  • Handicapped Accessible Deck and Restroom
Horizon Deck Layout

Horizon Deck

  • Enclosed, Heated, and Air Conditioned -- Seats 150 Passengers
  • Bar / Restrooms / Dance Floor
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Open Area Aft: "Sun Deck"--Seating for 32 Passengers
Sky Deck Layout

Sky Deck

  • Three Season Deck with Retractable Glass "Walls"
  • Heated and Air Conditioned
  • Seats 100 Passengers
  • Tables and Chairs
  • Bar, and Dance Floor
  • Open Area Aft

Entertainment

 

Spirit Sounds DJ


Book your wedding venue and a DJ with one simple call. Spirit Sounds is the Spirit of Ethan Allen´s professional DJ service. Planning your wedding just got easier! Call for Special Rates!

Hermanos Productions


Latin Weddings and Events

Bride Dancing

DJ Hector performs for Weddings, Civil Unions, Corporate and Private Events. DJ Hector plays Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Boleros, Mariachi y mas. Hector is Vermont's premiere Latin DJ and as well as the producer of Vermont's Latino Festival and other Vermont Latin Events. DJ Hector provides professional service to all events. When you hire Hector you receive not only a DJ but a person well-versed in the entertainment world. His experience speaks for itself.

Hector's playlist is quite diverse. His Music Library consists of: Dance Favorites, R&B, Rock, Reggae, Latin, Ballroom, Big Band, and Music from the 50's - Top Hits. His evaluations often read - "Hector Played exactly what we wanted to hear".

Other Performers


The Spirit of Ethan Allen also has musicians that can perform at your next event:

  • Baby Grand Piano Player
  • Jazz Trio
  • Strolling Accordionist
  • Murder Mystery Actors
  • 18-Piece Big Band

Call for Rates and Availability!

Linen

 
Linen Colors Chart

For a larger view click the linen colors chart (this will open in a new window)

Chair Covers and Sashes

The Spirit of Ethan Allen Event Planning Team is happy to help you customize your event and decor. We are happy to arrange the rental of Chair Covers and Sashes.

White Chair Covers and Colored Sashed are $5.00-$8.00 per chair depending on quantity.

The following sash colors are available within the $5.00-$8.00 per chair, price point:
Antique Gold Sparkle Sheer, Black Classic (8" wide), Black Sparkle Sheer, Burgundy Sparkle Sheer, Celadon Sparkle Sheer
Cerise Sparkle Sheer, Espresso Sparkle Sheer, Gold Lame, Hunter Classic (8" wide), Ivory Chiffon, Ivory Classic (8" wide)
Ivory Sparkle Sheer, Lime Sparkle Sheer, Merlot Shantung, Navy Classic (8" wide), Orange Sparkle Sheer, Periwinkle Imp Stripe
Periwinkle Spar Sheer, Pewter Sparkle Sheer, Pink Sparkle Sheer, Plum Mosaic, Purple Classic (8" wide), Red Classic (8" wide)
Red Sparkle Sheer, Royal Classic (8" wide), Sapphire Sparkle Sheer, Silver Lame, Silver Sparkle Sheer, Turquoise Sparkle Sheer
Turquoise Zinnia, White Chiffon, White Classic (8" wide), White Sparkle Sheer, Yellow Sparkle Sheer

Click here to view all colors available, colors not listed are an additional fee.