Whistling Man Schooner Co.

Whistling Man Schooner Co. Sailing on Lake Champlain aboard two wooden-rigged sloops: Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Sunset and daytime cruises are two hours & BYO food and drink.

Experienced crew create a safe, relaxed, and entertaining experience and have a wealth of local knowledge. Sunset and daytime cruise options are available for public or private charter mid-May through mid-October. Bookings are accepted online and over the phone year-round. Sailing on Lake Champlain is the perfect way to reconnect with friends, family, and the outdoors. Ideal setting for small part

ies, memorable family adventures, and other special events like bachelor/bachelorette parties, proposals, and elopements. Also great for a romantic date night! Friend Ship and Wild Rose are classic sailing sloops featuring bronze hardware, intricate rigging, and rich, highly detailed woodwork reminiscent of a time gone by. Lake Champlain is exceptional sailing territory for these historic ships. Our knowledgeable crew members have a wealth knowledge, stories, and legends that make this region so historically unique and interesting.

05/31/2026

The weather looks great next week, now is the time to go sailing!
June 1st-5th:
Daytime cruises are 20% off with code: slowseasondaytime
Sunset cruises are 10% off with code:
slowseasonsunset

This will be the only opportunity this season to book a cruise at a reduced rate!

05/27/2026

When the cruise is BYOB 🥂⛵️

GOLDENROD The newest addition to our Lake Champlain fleet. This boat serves our community in new ways, expanding Whistli...
05/20/2026

GOLDENROD

The newest addition to our Lake Champlain fleet. This boat serves our community in new ways, expanding Whistling Man’s operations in a very exciting direction. Goldenrod is available for:
Private sunset cruises- ideally for couples but can take up to 4 people comfortably.
Learn to sail- we will teach you how to safely and competently sail Goldenrod.
Rentals- once you feel confident behind the tiller Goldenrod is yours to rent on your own.

Welcome to Lake Champlain, Goldenrod!!!

Our 2026 season has begun. The boats are rigged, the crew is trained, and the lake is calling.
05/18/2026

Our 2026 season has begun. The boats are rigged, the crew is trained, and the lake is calling.

Join us on May 8th Church St 7-8pm for book launch, This Way But Not Here. Captain Mathias is one of the best storytel...
05/04/2026

Join us on May 8th Church St 7-8pm for book launch, This Way But Not Here. Captain Mathias is one of the best storytellers on Lake Champlain. If you’ve enjoyed a cruise with us, you will love this collection of short stories. Pick up a copy from us on the dock, at Phoenix Books, or order online.

04/21/2026

A tandem cruise tradition, the boom kiss.

Take a break from life on land with a sailing cruise on Lake Champlain. Pack a picnic and enjoy 2 hours of pure serenity...
04/21/2026

Take a break from life on land with a sailing cruise on Lake Champlain. Pack a picnic and enjoy 2 hours of pure serenity. Cruises are filling up fast, make your reservation today
https://whistlingman.com

04/08/2026

Moments like these everything goes silent. It’s like the world around exhales a deep breath. Slicing through the water under the power of wind as the sun dips behind the mountains, finally, a calm moment where everything just feels right.
We invite you to escape life on land, bring your friends and family, and experience this feeling.

Rigging day, 2025. We are 1 month away from putting the spars and sails back on Friend Ship and Wild Rose! Reservations ...
04/04/2026

Rigging day, 2025.

We are 1 month away from putting the spars and sails back on Friend Ship and Wild Rose! Reservations are filling up and our crew is getting psyched for sailing season. When will you be joining us for a cruise?

the talented human behind the camera 🎞️📷

Whistling Man is searching for licensed captains to join our team this season and the Burlington Community Boathouse is ...
02/18/2026

Whistling Man is searching for licensed captains to join our team this season and the Burlington Community Boathouse is hiring summer Dockmasters.

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Address

1 College Street
Burlington, VT
05401

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18028257245

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