HAWLEY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Fifty Minutes on Lake Wallenpaupack: A Guided Pontoon Cruise Through Pocono Waterways
A concise, guided 50-minute pontoon cruise that covers roughly one-third of Lake Wallenpaupack—this guide explains what to expect, what to bring, and the practical details to make the outing seamless.
Fifty Minutes on Lake Wallenpaupack: A Guided Pontoon Cruise Through Pocono Waterways.
Embark on a relaxed 50-minute cruise across Lake Wallenpaupack aboard a comfortable pontoon, where a knowledgeable guide narrates the history and character of the lake region while passengers take in wide water views and shoreline scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Widewater Vistas Across a Third of the Lake
The tour traverses approximately one-third of Lake Wallenpaupack, offering sustained open-water views that are the defining visual element of the cruise.
Guided Narration of Local History
A trained guide provides commentary about the area’s past and points of interest along the way, turning the short cruise into a compact local-history primer.
Pontoon Comfort with Practical Notes
Passengers ride on a comfortable open-air pontoon equipped with a bimini top for sun protection; operators note that only portable restrooms are available and pets are not permitted (guide dogs excepted).
What the day feels like
What the 50-Minute Cruise Actually Feels Like
The trip unfolds as an easygoing, hour-long loop: you board at the tour office, settle onto the pontoon, and glide across expanses of lake while the guide points out history and landmarks—then the boat turns and returns to dock after roughly fifty minutes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The official cruise length is 50 minutes and tours depart hourly, on the hour; arrive early enough to check in before departure.
Check in at the Tour Boat office inside East Shore Lodging; plan to arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled time—operators will not hold the boat for late arrivals.
Dress for cooler conditions on the water—bring a sweater and, in fall and spring, a blanket; sunscreen is recommended. A bimini top offers some shade in summer.
Life jackets (orange Type II) are provided; note that portable restrooms are the only restroom option onboard or available during the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are life jackets provided?
Yes—orange Type II life jackets are provided; if you prefer your own lifejacket you may bring it.
How many people are needed for the tour to depart?
A minimum of four people is required for the tour to depart; if a scheduled run cannot meet that minimum, payment will be refunded in full.
What is the operator’s weather/refund policy?
If the operator cancels due to weather, a full refund will be issued. If the boat must return before 25 minutes have elapsed, a full refund will be provided; if more than 25 minutes were completed before a shorting of the tour, no refund is offered.
Where and when do I check in?
Check in at the Tour Boat office inside East Shore Lodging 20 minutes prior to your tour time; the operator will provide tickets and will not hold the boat for late arrivals.
What should I bring for comfort on the cruise?
Bring a sweater (it’s typically about 10°F cooler on the water), a blanket in spring or fall, and sunscreen for sunny months.
Are pets allowed on the tour?
Pets are not permitted on the tour; only guide dogs are allowed.