Private Daytime Picnic Boat Cruise (Up to 6 Passengers)
Overview
Set sail on Lake Champlain for a one-of-a-kind adventure where the route is guided entirely by the wind—ensuring no two cruises are ever the same. As you glide across the water, your captain shares local stories while exploring some of the lake’s most fascinating sights. These may include:
• The world-famous geological feature 'Champlain Thrust Fault'
• A few of the *over 70* named islands
• Marked shipwrecks from the 1800's
• The first lighthouse ever built on Champlain in 1825
• Breathtaking views of the Adirondack and Green Mountains
• Cliff-jumpers at Lone Rock Point and Red Rocks
• Champ!!!
What's Included
- Bottled water Ice water included
- Wine glasses, corkscrews, cups, plates, napkins, cutting boards, etc...
- Bring your own food and drinks
Meeting Location
1 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Take a break from life on land as you travel between the mountains on Lake Champlain. See Vermont from an unmatched perspective as our friendly, professional captain safely navigates you aboard a beautiful Picnic Boat. Bring your own food and drink to make the experience extra special. We provide ice water, wine glasses, cups, plates, napkins, cutting boards, etc.. Our knowledgeable captains have a wealth of knowledge, stories, and legends that make this region so historically unique and interesting.
Buttercup is a well outfitted picnic boat offering scenic motor boat tours of the Burlington Bay. Buttercup offers a fully canopied and cushioned seating area with custom wooden tables and varnished accents. Launched in 2018 and a full refit done in 2023. Buttercup is extremely accessible and easy-to-board with a very comfortable bathroom.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Daytime Picnic Boat Cruise (Up to 6 Passengers)?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-147506P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Bottled water. Ice water included.
- Wine glasses, corkscrews, cups, plates, napkins, cutting boards, etc.
- Bring your own food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Daytime Picnic Boat Cruise (Up to 6 Passengers) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Daytime Picnic Boat Cruise (Up to 6 Passengers) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterIce water included
- Wine glasses, corkscrews, cups, plates, napkins, cutting boards, etc...
- Bring your own food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
