Went for a two hour sunset cruise with Captain Jeff and Trisha aboard the Finally. They both made…read morefor an amazing evening chatted about "Champ" and many other fun topics about Lake Champlain and the Burlington area. The only reason I gave them 5 stars is because I couldn't give them six.

We were looking for a relaxing boat ride before our crazy night out for the Bachelorette Party…read moreweekend this past Saturday, and Capt Jeff and his son/first mate Tucker provided just that on their boat "Finally". They were so easy to contact and provided the most incredible cheese to go with the margaritas that we brought along. None of the bridesmaids nor the bride are avid sailors (2 had never been on a sailboat) and Jeff made us feel at ease. The day had a bit of rain but cleared into a light misting for our trip and we were able to enjoy the ride without the cover for most of it. The father and son team is hilarious and kept us joking around with them the whole time. Would highly recommend their service and definitely will return soon!

Huntington , the guide , was fabulous. So sweet and knowledgeable!!! Burlington is small, but…read morebeautiful. Enjoyed this tour and especially Huntington.

I had such a blast! my friend from california was visiting and never touched Vermont before. How…read moreperfect! It's such a great view. Hannington was very accommodating. Alexandrea gave me a transcript and allowed me to sit in front nearby so I could follow with captions. they're very inclusive and interesting. It was fun and informative. Good price too! I highly recommend this to everyone. I will be taking it again.

Beautiful views the entire ride! Recommend buying tickets ahead of time to avoid that line. Have a…read morelittle patience during peak times. Restaurant available at the top but reservations recommended. Cute gift shop at the top too!

Come for the views! Stunning views~ we came during non-snow season! And not for the restaurant on…read moretop either. Great view! Took lots of pictures! We had planned initially to attempt the hike to the summit until our research stated the chin involved bouldering and a rating of hard. Otherwise, a good stop to read a bit of history and enjoy the views~ very accessible~

I didn't ride this ferry today - I can't go to New York with the van because reasons - but I…read morestopped to check it out and be a tourist. The Charlotte-Essex ferry used to be the main route between New York and Vermont before the Crown Point Bridge was built in 1929 (and since replaced by the Lake Champlain Bridge in 2011). There is parking nearby if you're not planning to bring your vehicle along. The gentleman at the gate didn't mind me being a tourist and checking it out. There is a waiting area and they load/unload the vehicles quickly. No messing about! This ferry runs year round but check ahead in the winter if there is heavy icing on the lake. [Review 18494 overall - 93 in Vermont - 2016 of 2022.]

Quick and efficient way to get to NY from VT. Well organized even when there is No one in the…read morebooth. Only wish their hours ran later in the winter (the last ferry is at 5PM)

I love how I complain about paying $4.15 to take I-87 from Beacon to Albany, but $38 for a ferry…read moreride? What a bargain! Ha! :-D In all seriousness, I've wanted to try this ferry ride for a while. I've been to the Burlington area to visit family a few times in the past few years, but we never have any reason to take the ferry across the lake. While on vacation near Lake George, I took a day trip up to Burlington and decided I wanted to take a fun route back to New York State. The ferry it was! I can only speak for my experience for the 4:10 p.m. ferry ride on a Monday afternoon mid-August, but I arrived to get my tickets around 3:30, expecting a longer line. By the time we loaded, perhaps seven cars were on the boat, total. (I'm overly prepared, I suppose!) The cost to bring on my car was $30, plus an extra $8 for both me and my passenger. I thought we'd leave at 4:10, but that's when we boarded. Still, I looked at my watch when we first set sail, and it was 4:16. They load you in fast! The ride across Lake Champlain is nothing sort of magical. You spend about an hour on the water, drawn to the views around you. I am a water person, so I was in my element. It was such a peaceful and memorable ride. I almost wish it was a longer trip! I felt a bit sad when we reached the shores of Fort Kent, NY! One thing I loved about the boat was its antiquatedness. I know that may seem odd to say, haha, but I mean it. This isn't a boat with luxury passenger seating, WiFi, or other crazy amenities. There is a no-frills snack bar on the top where passengers can get chips, soda, popcorn, and wine. There are old benches on the inside, basic benches on the outside, and even a large binocular stand to take in the views of the lake. I certainly don't need any amenities; it's nice to disconnect and enjoy the experience. Also, of note, if you are heading across the lake and are heading back down to the Lake George area, it's about 90 minutes from port to Exit 21 off of I-87. That's really not to shabby, seeing as it took me longer to drive up! (Closer to 3 hours!) If you have the time to kill and want a unique experience to view the lake and the surrounding mountains, take the ferry. I think it's worth every penny.

So fun to use the ferry on our road trip. We didn't have to wait long at all for the boat and it…read morewas a smooth ride over to the other side. A cool way to get on the water for some views!

Staying at the Grand Isle State Park allowed us to explore the Grand Isle, North and South Hero on…read morethe Island. Minimum 2 night stay and while you stay there, you can have free access to the day use state parks such as Sandbar State Park (not dog friendly) or Niquette Bay State Park (dog friendly) to name a few. We stayed on site 76 which was big and open. On a packed weekend, this site won't give you much privacy like the other campsites but it makes up for location - near the bathroom and water spigot, nature center, playground and beach. This and the others next to it would be a good site to reserve as a group of friends who are looking to go camping together. When we went, it was raining and so we went to the nature center where the staff there was very inviting and engaged our 4 year old to do an activity. Great spot for the kids to do indoor activities if it rains. Beach is a rock beach (no sand) and a great view of the water. I do wish it was sand but we still managed to have a good time in the water. Also the playground was very updated and my daughter enjoyed going there whenever she can. Everyone, including staff and campers, were all so nice there. It was our first time camping here and the staff explained everything to us and even offered us some free produce that they had. Firewood $6 (fairly dry), free kindle wood, ice $3.

Grand Isle State Park is my new favorite place to go camping. Located on Grand Isle in the middle…read moreof Lake Champlain it is as scenic as you can get. Just the drive here makes it worthwhile, even better if you can do it in the daytime and without rain. Add to that nice secluded little campsites, functional shower facilities, swimming at the beach, sporting equipment and bike rental, and (get this!) actual pleasant human beings for staff and you basically have a perfect idyllic getaway. It's dog friendly, a quick drive to Burlington, and surrounded by other local attractions. I was only here for two nights, but I hope to return someday. Maybe it was just the campfire-grilled steak and corn on the cob, or the way the sun looked setting over the lake, or all that fresh almost-Canadian air, but I think I'm in love. I can has more vacation days? You can even book your site online, where they have a interactive map with photos of each location. Seriously. best. campground.

We had a great time using the bike ferry it was a very busy day but the staff was very nice and…read morehelpful for everyone. Such a great service that's technically free and makes the island accessible for people like us who wouldn't go with a boat and get to try some new foods and have a new experience. Donate what you can to keep this service going because I'd love to use it the next time I visit as well. Hard to miss it's at the end of the line either side.

This bike ferry is awesome!! We had so much fun taking it today from the causeway to the island…read more Highly recommend!! We paid a donation in cash but u can also venmo or scan a QR code to donate.

Extremely disappointed in this company and how they treat their clientele. When a bike is being…read morerented, it is critical that the company throughly checks out the bike rental along with the power and provides detailed information about the bike rentals to the client. Instead they blame the client for not checking the power usage and any other defects. The company should also should have adequate staff available in case of any issues and mechanical defects which they can quickly come and remedy the concern.The current staff's professionalism is extremely rude, disrespectful and they even body shame as they are very antiquated and should be replaced with a youthful staff.

Rick Sharp is one of the nastiest and rude individuals! Instead of helping his client's in…read morestressful situations like when his crap bikes break down, he choses to scald them like children. This man who can barely walk had the nerve to tell an educated and professional black woman that her weight was the cause of his electric bike not working! Rick Sharp then tells her that she MADE HIM say these horrible things to her. Rick Sharp then sends a nasty email doubling down on the disgusting things he said about her body. Rick Sharp said he doesn't care about reviews so ill be sure to post them on every platform I can find.