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Boat Ride Experiences

Buttercup offers several types of cruises on Lake Champlain. 

Click an image for details on each

Public Cruise

Private Charter

Elopements & Proposals

Memorials

How long are the tours?

We offer 1-hour, 1.5-hour, and

2-hour long cruises

How many people can fit on the boat?

We can accommodate up to 6 guests aboard our comfortable and canopied boat

How often are the tours?

The number of daily cruises and departure times vary throughout the season. Check Booking for the full schedule

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the weather is inclement, we will cancel the cruise and provide a full refund! 

What can i bring?

Food and drinks! We are entirely BYO (food, drinks, alcohol). We have dinnerware aboard for your convenience

What should i bring?

An extra layer is a good idea because it's always cooler out on the lake. Even though Buttercup has a canopy, bring sunblock. 

FAQ

Public & Private
Boat Rides

Public Cruises

Here's what you can expect:

  • Depending on the day's route, see the lake's first lighthouse, a sacred Abenaki islet, or a rare geological fault!

  • Hear about a lake monster, a mysterious whale fossil, and the U.S.'s first naval battle!

  • Or simply relax and enjoy beautiful Lake Champlain!

  • BYO food and drink, including alcohol

 

Sunset Cruise:

  • Our most popular public cruise is the daily Sunset Cruise

  • The most stunning sunsets in the world, set against a backdrop of the Adirondacks

Buttercup sets out several times a day. join us for one of these regular outings!

Duration

1, 1.5, or 2 hrs

Day Cruises Ages

5 and up

Sunset Cruises Ages

13 and up

Pets

No pets, Sorry

Private Charters

here's what you can expect:

  • Enjoy a family picnic or anniversary outing

  • Entertain corporate guests, or have a company team-building event

  • BYO food and drink, including alcohol, or have meals delivered by a local restaurant!

Want to enjoy a cruise with just your family and friends?  We're happy to host a private charter for your group.

Duration

1, 1.5, or 2 hrs

Ages

All ages

Pets

Pets welcome

Duration

1.5 or 2 hrs

Officiant Fee (optional)

$150

Ages

All Ages

Pets

Pets welcome

Elopements & Proposals

Looking for an intimate way to celebrate your special day? Buttercup would love to host your elopment or proposal

here's what you can expect:

  • If you are planning a surprise proposal to your fiancée-to-be, call. We can keep it a surprise until the moment of your choosing. (We’re good at this.)

  •  If you’re planning a celebration, you are welcome to bring decorations and we’ll get you on Buttercup 20 minutes early to give you time to dress up Buttercup.

  • You can self-organize your wedding, or you may choose to have a Buttercup captain officiate for $150 to cover the expenses of obtaining officiant permission and filing the paperwork

  • Here is the State of Vermont’s FAQ page on getting married in Vermont.

  • If the weather prevents an outing with Buttercup, you can reschedule, or get a full refund, or we can conduct the ceremony in the Waterfront Park under our 10x10 tent.

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how to book:

Booking is similar to all other private charters:

  • Call us to help you make the reservation, or:

  • Click on “Book”

  • Click on “Pick date” date.

  • Choose cruise time and click on “Book.”

  • Click on “Private event” and enter estimated number of passengers. (Since it is a private charter, exact number of passengers doesn’t matter.)

  • Click Book, and on next page, “Choose Cruise Type” and opt for “Self-Organized Ceremony” or “Wedding by Captain.”

  • Follow the prompts, read the Terms & Conditions, and click on “Pay now and confirm your booking!”

  • We will call you to discuss how to make this your special day.