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Spirit of Ethan Allen
4.5 ★★★★★ 980 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Burlington, Vermont · 0.2 mi to the lakeshore
Relaxed, narrated tours (including scenic cruises and lake cruises) on a paddle-wheel boat for breakfast, lunch and dinner cruises, plus buffets.
Plan your tour
- Setting lakefront venue, 0.2 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Phone +1 802-862-8300
- Website soea.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
What couples highlight
“Stunning views, if you can be there in the fall the leaves are incredible.”
“The food was great, beautiful views of Lake Champlain, and a great vibe!”
“Worth every penny for the views and memories with my family!”
From the reviews
We had such a lovely time on a sunset cruise! The boat is spacious and serves great food and drinks. We were surprised at the quality of the offerings and of the boat itself; it was much nicer than other tourist boats we have been on.
Was a little bit pricey, but the views were nice and the drinks on the boat were pretty good. It's the only good thing to do in the whole city of Burlington, since you're not going to have some junkie from the college randomly start shouting on the boat.
Highly recommend the sunset cruise! We booked it during our 30th anniversary trip in June. Gorgeous views!
Getting married at Spirit of Ethan Allen
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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