Whistling Man Schooner Company

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1 College St
Burlington, VT 05401
Sailing cruises on Lake Champlain aboard two beautiful, wooden-rigged sloops: the Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Cruises are two hours and are BYO food and drink. Experienced crew members create a safe and entertaining sailing experience with their wealth of knowledge about the area and Lake Champlain history. Capacity is limited to 6-12 guests per ship which creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, not to mention picturesque views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Sailing on Lake Champlain is the perfect way to reconnect with friends, family, and the outdoors. Sunset and daytime cruise options are available for public or private charters mid-May through mid-October. Bookings are accepted online and over the phone year-round. Friend Ship and Wild Rose are classic sailing sloops featuring bronze hardware, intricate rigging, and rich, highly detailed woodwork reminiscent of a time gone by. Lake Champlain is exceptional sailing territory for these historic ships.

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jennie h.
9/15/2025

Fun, easy, unique vacation experience. Amazing view Pack some wine, a little snack, a blanket and a little cash for tipping

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Alicia M.
8/29/2025

Wow, what an experience! We booked a private cruise on Friend Ship for sunset and it did not disappoint. Our captain and deck hand were Amelia and Oliver. They were truly amazing! From the sailing...

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Diana D.
10/10/2025

Fantastic! Lovely day for a two hour cruise in Lake Champlain. Great captain and crew. Highly recommend. Make sure you make on line reservations before your trip to Burlington.

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Brianna F.
9/25/2024

The best ship is the Friend Ship. After a long flight from California to Boston, followed by a drive from Boston to Vermont, we planned a relaxing sunset sail with Whistling Man Schooner Company...

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Stephanie D.
7/24/2025

Wine glass was never empty. Everything we saw had a backstory, a history and a new color we would never had seen from the shore. Up close and oxygenated beauty brought to life-as well as cool...

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