The oldest floating post office in the country
Catch a glimpse of lake life that can't be seen from the M/S Mount Washington.
The U.S. Mailboat navigates smaller channels and waterways to provide postal service to the island residents of Lake Winnipesaukee. On each trip she'll visit a number of different islands, and the Skipper will point out areas of interest along the way.
$32
per person
Includes 2 Hour Cruise.
Picnic Lunch Boxes available for $10. Box includes choice of ham, turkey or veggie sandwich, chips, fruit, cookie, and bottled water.
U.S. Mailboat Cruise Schedule
Cruises Monday-Saturday from June 22 through September 12
The Cruise Season for the U.S. Mailboat has ended.
| Cruise | Mail Stops |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Loon Island, Bear Island, 3 Mile Island, East Bear Island |
| 2:00 PM | Camp Lawrence, Birch Island, Sandy Island, Cow Island, Jolly Island |
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Times listed in the cruise schedule are departure times. You should plan to arrive at the port 20-30 minutes prior to departure, to find parking, secure your tickets and and walk to the dock.
- Metered parking and paid parking lots are available at Weirs Beach.
- Tickets must be purchased in person at our Weirs Beach ticket office on the day of the cruise. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Cruise tickets are non-refundable.