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!

Amazing experience on this tour. We were originally scheduled for a later in the day tour, but we…read moregot a call earlier to see if we wanted to switch our time due to the weather forecast. That attention to detail was so appreciated! We could bring our own food and drinks on board, and they had cups for us! They also had cold water since it was a hot day. I would recommend this tour to anyone! We had never sailed before and felt so comfortable on board! Bring your hat and sunglasses!

Had a great time despite the lack of wind. Our crew was very knowledgeable and friendly.read more

Fantastic location on Mallots Bay. Nice wide dock slips with a gas dock on site. The entire staff…read moreis so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The manager Peter really helped me get my boat from CT and into a slip at the Marina. Great first experience boating on Lake Champlain thanks to Champlain Marina

Great marina and storage facility. Peter, the new manager, is making some great changes. Bruce,…read morethe former manager, was a great guy, but Peter is updating a lot of updates and improvements. Friendly to DIY and outside vendors. Reasonable rates, super accommodating. Friendly crew, good communications to both slip customers and storage customers. Plus, good protection from all directions... Kitchen and grills available. Very nice and clean restrooms. Easy walk to restaurants, bar, provisions, marine hardware, fuel, creemees, liquor store, breakfast, and more. Very solid operation.

Great fun! Beautiful views. Well narrated. Food and drink decent quality- expensive as expectedread more

Absolutely delightful and very helpful with information on the phone. We are looking forward to our…read moretrip'

Gideon is wonderful! I surprised my parents for their 35th wedding anniversary with a sunset cruise…read moreon let's go sailing, the experience was great! My dad got to helm the boat, Gideon and crew were knowledgeable about lake Champlain, had some funny stories, and gave us information about sailing! I highly recommend any tour with him! Sunset cruise is a plus with a beautiful sky!

My husband and I sailed with Gideon on a Saturday at 11 am. We lucked out as the weather couldn't…read morebe more perfect, sunny, clear, with a slight breeze on the water. We were celebrating pur 16th wedding anniversary and he truly made it special. The Beloved Mare is a great sailboat with plenty of seating in the usual area but also outfitted with benches made of pvc/wood up front to sit on as well. They fold down when not in use so these make the ride comfortable and enjoyable. Gideon furnished us with beverages and sunscreen to make us comfortable. There are facilities on board though we didn't partake. The fun part was learning about the geology and history of the area "Gideon-version." He was a hoot and made us all laugh so much. We really enjoyed our sail and highly recommend Gideon.

I am so sad to hear about Charlie's passing. He became a very close friend of mine when I was…read moreattending Burlington College. Amazing Man A++++ R.I.P. Charlie - May you be at Peace now with Your Beloved WIFE and FAMILY

I've rented kayaks at Charlie's a couple of times, and I'm so glad he's still here. He's perfectly…read moresituated for either open-water or river boating, and offers a pretty wide selection of kayaks (1- and 2-person boats, sit-on-tops, ocean and river kayaks), canoes and rowboats. His prices are half what they are in town, and he's generous with determining time. This is a GREAT place to go on a nice summer's day in the area.

Beautiful boat, fine staff. An all around womderful cruise on Lake Champlain. We did not see Champ,…read morebut we did enjoy a beautiful late afternoon cruise.

This was a fun dinner experience. We made our reservation same day and we were delighted to get…read morewindow seats last minute. We took the Harvest Moon Dinner Cruise. The meal was buffet style with turkey, prime rib, mashed potatoes, stuffing, butternut squash, salad and garlic bread...guess you could call it an early Thanksgiving feast. The views were beautiful and the food was good. We had fun chatting with other diners surrounding us. It was nice to walk on the top floors and enjoy the views and fresh air. I docked it 1 star since the prime rib was cold and flavorless. The dessert was apple caramel crumb cake, it was dry and dense. However, all the other food was delish! Either way, the experience was fun!

Sailing with Captain Susan Smith Sword on the Arioso is always pleasant and exhilarating! Lake…read moreChamplain offers the best views of the Adirondack Mountains. The crew is attentive and very friendly. We were offered to participate with sailing or sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Of course we choose to hoist the main sail and participate on the jib. Arioso is top notch and we strongly recommend you booking your next adventure with Captain Susan! We look forward to our next trip!

Susan and her first mate, Carl, were absolutely lovely hosts from start to finish, we left feeling…read moreas though we had made two new friends in Vermont! It was a blessing to get a last minute sunset sail booking and it was the perfect way to spend our last night on our family vacation. Our group was comprised of a 7 year old, a 19 year old (who found Susan online and made the booking), and three adults. It offered us all a little bit of adventure, beautiful sunset views, and an opportunity to slow down, relax, and just 'be' with our loved ones. Susan and Carl provided everything to help us feel welcome and comfortable and even topped it off with delicious desert treats!