Lake Winnipesaukee Mailboat Sightseeing Cruise
Take a Cruise on The USA's Oldest Operating Mailboat With a Two Hour Trip on Lake Winnipesaukee
NH
people
1 participant
hours
- • Board The USA's Oldest Floating Post Office
- • Watch as Mail is Delivered to the Islands
- • Fill Out Your Own Postcard to Mail On Board
New England Experience Gifts: Enjoy a two-hour scenic tour of one of the most beautiful lakes in New Hampshire, Winnipesaukee. The cruise takes passengers on a historic mailboat, the oldest floating post office in the United States.
Sit back and relax on the mailboat's deck or in the enclosed cabin, taking in the breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The captain of the mailboat will provide interesting commentary throughout the tour, sharing stories about the lake's history, geography, and wildlife. As the mailboat makes its way to each island, passengers can watch as the mail is delivered to the various docks along the way, and even fill out and postcard to be mailed on board.
The Lake Winnipesaukee Mailboat Sightseeing Cruise is a delightful way to experience the natural beauty and rich history of this iconic New England lake. It's an ideal activity for families and nature lovers, and a unique experience gift for history buffs.
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U.S. Mailboat Cruises
Launched on Lake Winnipesaukee in 1945, the M/V Sophie C continues a long tradition of delivering postal mail to the lake's summer island residents. On each two hour cruise, she'll visit a number of different islands, while her Skipper points out areas of interest along the way.
On some islands Sophie's visit is the social event of the day, and island residents often come to the dock to say hello, and purchase an ice cream treat, snack or souvenir.
Don't forget to send a postcard home! Passengers are invited to fill out and mail postcards right on board, complete Sophie's own unique, collectible cancellation stamp!
Amenitiies:
Snacks - The Sophie C offers a variety of chips, snacks, and soft drinks, including a wide selection of ice cream novelty treats.
Gift Shop - Remember your visit to Winnepesaukee with a small memento of your trip. The Sophie C has a small gift shop including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other souvenirs.
Postal Services - The Sophie C is a floating post office, offering many of the same services as the one in your local city or town. In fact, we encourage you to send mail – Sophie offers postcards that can be purchased and mailed right from the boat, with a collectible cancellation stamp all of her own.
Seating
The M/V Sophie C offers both indoor and outdoor seats, and all seats are positioned in rows. Please note that there is no awning or shade over outdoor seats, and passengers should prepare accordingly.
Seats are not assigned upon ticket purchase, and all seating is "first come, first served." However, cruises on the Sophie C are very popular, and crew may ask you to adjust seats to accommodate the needs of other parties and to maximize seating efficiency.
Please note that the M/V Sophie C. is not wheelchair accessible.
Schedule*
11:00 AM Cruise visits Loon Island, Bear Island, 3 Mile Island, & East Bear Island
2:00 PM Cruise visits Camp Lawrence, Birch Island, Sandy Island, Cow Island, Jolly Island
*Please note that mail stops may vary based on whether there is mail to deliver, or residents on the island.
Please Note:
- Times listed are departure times. Plan to arrive at the port 30 minutes prior to boarding to find parking, secure your tickets and walk to the dock.
- Metered parking and paid parking lots are available at Weirs Beach. If parking at a meter, please note that Weirs Beach has 2 hour, 3 hour, and 5 hour meters. Mount Washington Cruises is not responsible for fined vehicles due to expired meters.
- If you or a member of your party becomes ill prior to the cruise, your entire party should remain home.
- For the safety and comfort of all passengers, all vessels in the Winnipesaukee Fleet are non-smoking.
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.
A full list of terms of sale of tickets and certificates can be viewed here.
M/V Sophie C Mailboat Cruise
NH
people
1 participant
hours
- • Board The USA's Oldest Floating Post Office
- • Watch as Mail is Delivered to the Islands
- • Fill Out Your Own Postcard to Mail On Board
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