U.S. Mailboat, Sophie C.
The oldest floating post office in the United States.
Catch a glimpse of lake life that can't be seen from the M/S Mount Washington. The M/V Sophie C. navigates smaller channels and waterways to provide postal service to the island residents of Lake Winnipesaukee. On each of her two daily mail runs, she'll visit a number of different islands, and the Skipper will point out areas of interest along the way. In addition to postal service, Sophie also has a collection of ice cream treats for sale. A daily visit to the dock for a snack is a summer tradition for many of her island friends. Passengers aboard the Sophie C. are invited to fill out Sophie C. postcards and mail them right on board, complete with Sophie's own unique, collectible cancellation stamp!
Please Note: The M/V Sophie C. is currently offline for maintenance and will be replaced by the Doris E. for all mailboat cruises.
CRUISE SCHEDULE: JUNE 15 - SEPTEMBER 8
Cruises depart Monday-Saturday from Weirs Beach
| Cruise | Time | Stops |
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| Morning Mail Route | 11:00 AM | Loon Island, Bear Island, 3 Mile Island, East Bear Island |
| Afternoon Mail Route | 2:00 PM | Camp Lawrence, Birch Island, Sandy Island, Cow Island, Jolly Island |
MAILBOAT CRUISE TICKET PRICES
Purchase tickets at the Ticket Office located at Weirs Beach
| Adults (over 12) |
Children (Ages 5-12) |
Ages 4 and Under |
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| 2 Hour Mailboat Cruise | $28 | $14 | Free |
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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.
- Mailboat tickets are non-refundable, however they are not date-specific and do not expire. If you are unable to cruise on your intended day, you may use your tickets for another day.