Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee with a musical melodrama show on board
3 Hours
Cruise, show, coffee tea water
Board the ship for an evening cruise paired with The Great Winnipesaukee Steamboat Race & Musical Talent Contest, performed by the Winni Players Community Theatre. Choose show-only seating or add a buffet dinner before the performance.
Additional beverages, including soft drinks and alcohol, are available for purchase. October can be cold on the water after sunset, so dress for cooler weather.
Tickets are non-refundable unless you purchased cruise insurance, or the cruise cannot take place due to mechanical failure, low ridership, or extreme weather/state of emergency. In those cases, you may be offered an alternative cruise or a refund. Tickets may be exchanged with 24 hours notice.
With Dinner and a Show, you can board starting at 5:00 PM, the ship departs at 6:00 PM, and the performance begins at 6:30 PM. With Show Only, you can board starting at 5:30 PM, the ship departs at 6:00 PM, and the performance begins at 6:30 PM.
Board starting at 5:30 PM and head to the performance area on the Main Deck.
Your ticket includes coffee, tea, and water. You can buy additional beverages on board, including soft drinks and alcohol.
211 Lakeside Ave, Laconia, NH 03246
The overwhelming sentiment here points to a genuinely enjoyable experience on Lake Winnipesaukee. Guests consistently praise the beautiful scenery and comfortable vessel, with the crew earning special recognition for being accommodating and courteous. The breakfast and dinner cruises seem particularly popular, with multiple travelers calling out surprisingly good buffet spreads and live entertainment that elevates the experience beyond a simple boat ride. A few practical considerations worth noting: the audio narration during the cruise can be difficult to hear in certain areas of the boat, so you might want to position yourself strategically if you're keen on learning the lake's history. Some reviewers suggest the brunch option offers more basic fare than expected, so consider whether you'd prefer to grab the cruise-only ticket and eat elsewhere. The spacious layout means there's plenty of room to move around, plus a bar for refreshments. It's clearly become a go-to for special occasions too, with the staff going above and beyond to help with proposals and celebrations, which speaks volumes about their attention to making experiences memorable.
It’s a nice experienced cruise during sunset with my friends in 2025.
Nov’s Sightseeing
March 22, 2026
It’s a nice experienced cruise during sunset with my friends in 2025.
Nov’s Sightseeing
March 22, 2026