Motorcoach
Lake Champlain Cruises Designed for the Motorcoach Traveler
Climb aboard and "Catch the Spirit". An escape to the lake is the perfect compliment to your Vermont tour, and with our exciting schedule of day-time and night-time cruises, you are certain to find the ideal cruise to enhance your itinerary. The Captain´s narration will fascinate your travelers with Lake Champlain's rich history--including the Revolutionary War, the adventures of Ethan Allen, and Abnaki Indian lore. He will point out geographic formations, sights of ship wrecks and the natural beauty that is unique to our corner of the world. And, for the curious minded, there is always the chance to search for "Champ" the Lake´s elusive monster.
There is plenty of complimentary coach parking adjacent to the Spirit III and drivers are always welcome, as our guest!
All Menu selections are prepared fresh daily in our on-board galley by Executive Chef Robèrt. On cruises that with meals, industry prices include cruise, food, entertainment, coffee, tea, ice tea, taxes, fees and gratuity.
The Spirit of Ethan Allen has also teamed with various attractions to offer your group special packages that will offer you the convenience and affordability that you are looking for. The Lake Champlain Enchantment (link to pricing below) package is a day long or multi day adventure that includes a visit to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Spirit of Ethan Allen and Shelburne Farms. You may also be interested in our Art, Wine and Water Package (link to below) that includes a cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen, Wine Tasting at Shelburne Vineyard and admission into Shelburne Museum.
Scenic Narrated Cruises
Daily scenic narrated 1 1/2 hour cruises. Enjoy the Captain´s fascinating tales of history, geography, and flora and fauna unique to the region. Search for Champ, the Lake´s elusive monster. Deli service and cash bar available. Add Coffee and Warm Pastries for 3.99 per person.
| Cruise Dates: | May 15 - October 17 |
| Cruise Duration: | 1 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 |
| Notes: | Deli Service and Cash Bar Available |
| Price: | 13.99 * price includes cruise, taxes, and fees |
Lunch-On-The-Lake
Vermont´s Best Lunch Value!
| Cruise Dates: | June 7 - October 16 |
| Cruise Duration: | 1 1/2 Hour Narrated Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Mondays - Saturdays - 12:00 Noon |
| Notes: | Buffet Service |
| Price: | 21.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
Brunch On The Bay
Bountiful brunch buffet is served amidst the beauty of Lake Champlain. Carved Pork Loin, Eggs Benedict and Belgian Waffles are just some of the mouth-watering selections. Save room for a decadent display of desserts.
| Cruise Dates: | May 30 - October 10 & Mother's Day, May 10 |
| Cruise Duration: | 1 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Sundays - 12:00 Noon |
| Notes: | Buffet Service with Background Music |
| Price: | 25.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
Themed Dinner Cruises
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 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!
| Cruise Dates: | June 13 - September 5 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Sundays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Plated Dinner Service |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
4.72 5.86 6.98
Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order
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´.
| Cruise Dates: | June 14 - August 30 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Mondays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Spirit Sounds DJ & Action-Station Service |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
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.
| Cruise Dates: | June 15 - August 31 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Tuesdays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Sounds of the Region played on the Accordion & Plated Dinner Service |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
4.72 6.98 7.65
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.
| Cruise Dates: | June 16 - September 1 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Wednesdays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Starring the Sonny & Perley Trio Plated Dinner Service |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
4.72 5.86 6.98
Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order
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.
| Cruise Dates: | June 17 - September 2 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Thursdays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Audience Interactive Comedy Plated Dinner Service |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
4.72 5.86 6.98
Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order
"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.
| Cruise Dates: | June 18 - October 8 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Fridays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Traditional New England Clambake Buffet Spirit Sounds DJ |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order
Seafood Dinner
Seafood Dinner Cruise, serving a whale of a plated dinner featuring seafood delicacies, and a fabulous seasonal dessert. Spirit Sounds DJ for dancing
| Cruise Dates: | June 19 - October 9 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | saturdays - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Plated Dinner Service Spirit Sounds DJ |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
4.72 4.72 5.86
Plated Dinner Service---Cooked-To-Order
Sunset Cruise
Make your next cruise a Perfect Picnic
Compliment your cruise with our Picnic Basket!
Includes a bottle of Wine or Sparkling Water, Choice of Shrimp
Cocktail or Deli Platter, Cheese and Fruit Platter, Artisan Bread
and Cookies, Delivered in a Picnic Basket
34.95 - Perfect for Two
| Cruise Dates: | June 13 - September 5 |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Nightly - 6:30 pm |
| Notes: | Deli Service and Cash Bar Available Background Music |
| Price: | 16.99 * price includes cruise, taxes, and fees |
Cocktail Cruise
| Cruise Dates: | May 16 - October 17 |
| Cruise Duration: | 1 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Nightly - 4:00-5:30 pm |
| Price: | 13.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
Captain´s Dinner Cruise
For the ultimate evening of dining and cruising, our Captain's Dinner Cruise has it all! Sunsets, sumptuous plated dinner entrees and serenades on the baby grand or tunes by Spirit Sounds DJ.
| Cruise Dates: | During the Spring and Fall, Captain's Dinner Cruises Sunday-Thursday during the Fall |
| Cruise Duration: | 2 1/2 Hour Cruise |
| Departure Times: | Nightly - 6:30 pm Note: Earlier departure times in Spring and Fall |
| Notes: | Call for availability Plated Dinner Service Serenades on the Baby Grand or entertainment by Spirit Sounds DJ |
| Price: | 40.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
-
4.72 5.86 6.98
Plated Service - Cooked-To-Order
Lake Champlain Enchantment - Three Superb Attractions, One Glorious Setting
Travelers will start their adventure on the Burlington Waterfront with a self-guide tour through the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center where they will discover over 70 live species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles with special exhibits that explore 11, 000 years of the regions Native American history and culture. They will gain an understanding of how the native people had an intimate connection with the Lake Champlain Basin.
Guests will then board the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, located just steps from ECHO. On board they will enjoy a 1.5-hour fully narrated Lunch Cruise. Each deck of the ship is fully enclosed, heated and air-conditioned with 360 degrees of panoramic views of Lake Champlain amidst the Green and Adirondack Mountains. Guests will dine on Executive Chef Robért's daily lunch buffet that includes homemade soup of the day, fresh baked bread, salad bar, carving station, main dish salads, pasta of the day and assorted desserts.
Your motor coach will then travel about 20 minutes south to Shelburne Farms, a 1,400-acre working farm and National Historical Landmark. Tour Operators will be have the option to reserve a guided bus tour of the property where visitors will see and taste cheeses crafted on site as well as learn about the history and evolution of the estate. Or operators can reserve an exclusive, private Tea Time for guests at the Inn at Shelburne Farms followed by an up-close look at the Cheese making operation with cheese tasting.
| Package: | ECHO/Lunch/Property Tour |
| Dates: | Offered Daily - May-October |
| Times: | 10:00-11:30 ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 12:00-1:30 Spirit of Ethan Allen Lunch or Brunch Cruise * 2:00-3:30 Shelburne Farms Property Tour and Cheese Sampling (With Step on Guide) |
| Price: | Adult: 39.50, Child (under 12): 23.50, Infant (under 3): 1.25 |
| Package: | ECHO/Lunch/Tea Time |
| Dates: | Offered Daily - May-October |
| Times: | 10:00-11:30 ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center 12:00-1:30 Spirit of Ethan Allen Lunch or Brunch Cruise * 2:00-3:30 Shelburne Farms Inn Tea Time and Cheese-making Tour |
| Price: | Adult: 39.50, Child (under 12): 23.50, Infant (under 3): 1.25 |
Art, Wine and Water
| Package: | Scenic Cruise, Shelburne Museum & Shelburne Vineyard |
| Dates: | Offered Daily - May-October |
| Times: | 10:00-11:30 Spirit of Ethan Allen - Scenic Narrated Cruise 12:00-4:00 Shelburne Museum (lunch on own) 4:15-5:30 Shelburne Vineyard - Wine Tasting and Tour |
| Price: | 43.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
| Package: | Shelburne Museum, Shelburne Vineyard & Scenic Cruise |
| Dates: | Offered Daily - May-October |
| Times: | 10:00-2:00 Shelburne Museum 2:30-3:30 Shelburne Vineyard Wine Tasting and Tour 4:00-5:30 Spirit of Ethan Allen Scenic Tour |
| Price: | 43.99 * price includes cruise, entertainment, food, tax, fees, gratuity, coffee, tea and ice tea |
Our Preferred Hotel Partners
1068 Williston Road
South Burlington, Vermont
Call: 802-863-6363
Comfort Inn and Suites
5 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT
802-863-5541
Please visit these hotels at: http://www.innvermont.com


