Guided Lake Champlain History Cruise

Sail Lake Champlain with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum staff and explore the stories beneath its surface. Trace centuries of shipwrecks, naval battles, smuggling and modern archaeological discoveries aboard the traditionally rigged Friend Ship.

• Explore Lake Champlain aboard a 31-foot Friendship sloop
• Discover the history of shipwrecks, naval battles and Prohibition-era smuggling
• Learn about nautical archaeology and the lake's historic sites
• Trace stories connected to the General Butler, OJ Walker and Burlington Horse Ferry wrecks
• Bring your own food and drinks for the cruise
• Support the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum through ticket sales

What's Included

• Serveware and glassware
• Cold ice box
• Water on request
• Extra fleeces and blankets when needed
• Life jackets for children

Know before you go

• Arrive on time; crew check-in begins about 10 minutes before departure
• Sign the assumption-of-risk and liability waiver before boarding
• Ages 5+ only on this public cruise
• Children 12 and under must wear a life vest
• Use onshore restroom facilities before boarding if navigating a steep ladder is difficult
• Follow captain and crew directions and applicable laws during the cruise