WEIRS BEACH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Brunch Afloat on Southern Winnipesaukee: Mount Washington Cruises’ Sunday Buffet
A 3-hour narrated cruise departing from Weirs Beach (or Alton Bay) offering the area’s largest brunch buffet, lake history narration, and light onboard entertainment.
Brunch Afloat on Southern Winnipesaukee: Mount Washington Cruises’ Sunday Buffet.
The Sunday Brunch Cruise from Weirs Beach lets you trade shoreline chatter for the steady slide of water, dining on the largest brunch buffet in the area as the ship traces the southern reaches of Lake Winnipesaukee. Over a three-hour, narrated journey from Weirs Beach or Alton Bay, crew and narration crews stitch together the lake’s history while light entertainment plays in select areas of the vessel.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Area’s Largest Brunch Buffet
A lavish selection of breakfast and light luncheon items is served aboard, making the meal as much the draw as the scenery—the ship operates as a full-service restaurant with no outside food or beverages permitted.
Narration that Connects Place and Past
Throughout the three-hour cruise, narrated commentary recounts the people and events that shaped Lake Winnipesaukee, pairing local history with the views outside the rail.
Southern Winnipesaukee from the Water
The route takes you across the lake’s southern expanse, where the broad arc of water and shoreline reads differently from a dining table on deck—calm vistas punctuated by the ease of a slow, narrated passage.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
Boarding at Weirs Beach (or occasionally Alton Bay), passengers settle into a three-hour circuit of southern Winnipesaukee that balances a generous buffet with narration and light entertainment; the pace is unhurried and geared toward enjoying food, stories, and the broad lake views.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
In summer, bring sunblock or a hat for shade; in fall or cooler conditions, bring a sweatshirt or jacket because it can be windy on the water. Outside food and beverage—including coolers and lunch bags—are not permitted on board.
The vessel operates as a full-service restaurant; passengers arriving with outside food or beverages will be asked to return items to their cars or dispose of them prior to check-in. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on any Winnipesaukee fleet vessels.
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 and outside food and beverage are not permitted; customers arriving with food and beverage items 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 on board. Winnipesaukee fleet 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 Sunday Brunch Cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately three hours.
Where do I meet the boat at Weirs Beach?
The Weirs Beach meeting address is 211 Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach, NH 03246.