Welcome Aboard
Friday, September 22, 2023
Any seat on the M/S Mount Washington offers spectacular views of Lake Winnipesaukee, but some areas offer slightly different experiences.
New in 2023 – Select-a-Seat
For a nominal fee, passengers may select their seat when purchasing tickets. Your Select-a-Seat ticket also includes early boarding, so you can board the ship and relax as quickly as possible.
Main Deck
The largest area on the M/S Mount Washington, the Main Deck offers the most amenities of any section of the ship, including restrooms, buffet, bar, and gift shop.
On Dinner Cruises, entertainment will be offered on the Main Deck, which has the largest dance floor on board.
The Main Deck is also the handicapped-accessible area of the ship. Passengers with mobility concerns or difficulty with stairs must be seated here.
Promenade
The Promenade is the outside walkway on the second deck of the ship, including a seating area located on the bow. This area of the ship offers beautiful views of the lake in a completely outdoor setting.
Passengers seated on the Promenade will need to go inside the ship for buffet service, bar service, and entertainment.
Please note that the Promenade is an outdoor deck. Passengers in this area should plan accordingly. In the event of severe winds or inclement weather, passengers will be directed to an indoor area of the ship.
Captains Lounge
Located on the second deck directly under the wheelhouse, the Captains Lounge is a relaxing, quieter area of the ship with decor and memoribilia that celebrates the individuals who have served as Captain of the M/S Mount Washington. Popular for small parties and more intimate conversation, this indoor lounge offers panoramic views of the Lake Winnipesaukee with doors leading directly to the outside decks.
Passengers seated in the Captains Lounge are near the second deck buffet area, and can order beverages from the Flagship Lounge or on the Main Deck.
Flagship Lounge
Located on the second deck of the ship toward the stern, the Flagship Lounge is a larger lounge featuring photography and artifacts that celebrate the flagship of the Winnipesaukee Fleet. Popular for larger parties and private events, this indoor lounge has a stage for live entertainment, dance floor, and full bar.
During some dinner cruises, entertainment may be offered in Flagship Lounge. Please check the entertainment schedule for details.
3rd Deck Forward
Located directly behind the wheelhouse, this open air section of the ship is located under a large awning to provide a partial shelter from the elements.
Passengers seated on the third deck must travel to the second deck for buffet service, and bar service is offered on the third deck, weather permitting.
Please note that the Third Deck is an outdoor deck and passengers in this area will be exposed to the elements and should plan accordingly. In the event of severe winds or inclement weather, passengers will be directed to an indoor area of the ship.
3rd Deck Aft
Located on the third deck on the stern of the ship, this open air section is completely open to the elements, with casual, communal seating that makes it easy for passengers to mingle and make new friends.
Passengers seated on the third deck must travel to the second deck for buffet service, and bar service is offered on the third deck, weather permitting.
Please note that the Third Deck is an outdoor deck. Passengers will be exposed to the elements and should plan accordingly. In the event of severe winds or inclement weather, passengers will be directed to an indoor area of the ship.