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A Quiet Reprieve on Winnipesaukee: The Annual Motorcycle Week Cruise Aboard the M/S Mount Washington
A 2.5-hour escape from the Weirs Beach rally aboard Mount Washington Cruises’ flagship, offering multi-deck views, bar service and a Main Deck burger bar—use this guide to plan timing, meeting logistics, and on-board rules.
A Quiet Reprieve on Winnipesaukee: The Annual Motorcycle Week Cruise Aboard the M/S Mount Washington.
During Motorcycle Week, when Weirs Beach teems with bikes and street-level commotion, the Annual Motorcycle Week Cruise on the M/S Mount Washington offers a deliberate pause: a 2.5-hour boat tour on Lake Winnipesaukee that shifts the action to multiple open decks, clean lake air and steady panoramas.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The M/S Mount Washington — Flagship Comfort
Ride onboard the Winnipesaukee flagship and move between covered and open decks to take in the lake’s scale while staff provide bar service; the Main Deck features a burger bar for casual, on-board dining.
A Quiet Circuit Away From the Rally
This cruise is designed as a brief respite from the Weirs Beach rally—2.5 hours of scenic cruising and fresh air that lets riders step off the crowded shore for a measured stretch of lake time.
Bar Service and Casual Fare at Sea
Expect full bar service during the cruise and a burger bar on the Main Deck, making the trip a self-contained social interlude where food and drinks are provided on board.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
Board at Weirs Beach and let the engines settle as the M/S Mount Washington eases onto Lake Winnipesaukee; across multiple decks, riders and passengers trade the rally’s noise for steady horizons, bar service and casual Main Deck dining over a 2.5-hour loop that returns to the shore.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should take note of restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise runs for 2.5 hours—plan arrival and departures around that window and allow time to access the Weirs Beach pier during Motorcycle Week.
Bring appropriate outerwear for wind and sun on open decks; note that the vessel is a full-service operation and outside food and beverage are not permitted.
Boarding occurs at the Weirs Beach departure point (211 Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach, NH); be aware that Weirs Beach is closed to four-wheel traffic during Motorcycle Week.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
No. The M/S Mount Washington is a full-service restaurant; outside food and beverages are not permitted and customers arriving with them will be asked to return them to their cars or dispose of them prior to check-in.
Is smoking permitted on board?
No. All vessels in the Winnipesaukee fleet are non-smoking; smoking and vaping are not permitted.
Are dogs permitted on board?
Only ADA service animals are permitted. WFC personnel will screen requests for service animals consistent with federal law; misrepresentation of a service animal is a crime and may be subject to a federal fine.
How long is the cruise?
The cruise duration is 2.5 hours.
Where is the meeting location for boarding?
Passengers board at 211 Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach, NH 03246.