Mt. Washington Cruise advice

Newbiesaukee · 05-30-2005, 03:52 PM

I, sorry to say, have never cruised the Mt. Washington. But my 88 yo father is going to visit and I thought this would be a nice activity for all of us. He is mobile but would like to spare him as much walking as possible. I would appreciate any advice such as best viewing areas on the Mount, etc. as well as any other tips to make this as enjoyable as possible for him. Oh, and would you please advise when the sun will again shine?

Thank you.

Ben's Grampa · 05-30-2005, 04:05 PM

The Mount is a great afternoon cruise. Very relaxing and a wonderful way to see the lake.
If you are with a person with limited mobility it would probably be wise to board at a port of call other than the Weirs. The Weirs beach dock requires you to walk down (and up upon return) a steep gangway to get to lake level and the dock. Center Harbor, Wolfboro, Meridith and Alton are all set up so that the lake is even with the level of the parking and walking areas and it will be much easier to board there.
Enjoy the cruise and cherish the time with your Dad.
Charlie

BroadHopper · 05-31-2005, 08:52 AM

Request at the ticket office for assistance. They have wheelchairs and a porter to help you board the Mt. The staff is very accommodating.

CEP · 05-31-2005, 09:17 AM

Newbiesaukee:

I have taken the Mount trip zillions of times and if it was me I would take the Mount from Center Harbor. As Charlie T has said, this is one of the ports that is easy to access. The parking lot is close by and the access to the dock is level. Center Harbor is a small town and there are not to many people that would be boarding her there, however, if you want to show your father the whole lake, you would have to take the Mount on three different days.
When you take the Mount from Center Harbor you will go to Meredith and the Weirs and back to Center Harbor. She does not go to Woleboro or Alton on that day. If you want to see the southern portion of the lake you would have to take the Mount on two other different days.
I remember years ago, the Mount went to all of her 4 ports in one day, that took 4 1/2 hrs. Now the trip is around 2 1/2 hrs.

Another nice trip is the U.S.Mailboat but you have to take it out of the Weirs!
It stops at more islands and delivers the mail. They have one trip in the morning and one in the afternoon. They deliver to different island on both trips. You go where the Mount can't go and I think you get a closer look at the island that they stop at.

All schedules and costs can be found at: www.cruisenh.com
Have a good time with your dad!

CEP

glennsteely · 05-31-2005, 09:57 PM

While on The Mount, go up to the top level and sit under the covered section, it is a great viewing area and the shade is good, great breeze also.....enjoy!!

Newbiesaukee · 06-02-2005, 04:49 PM

The only day we could do it was today, Thursday, so I ordered up some sunshine and Voila! It was a great trip. The Weirs gangplank was OK for him and we did sit on the top deck. Thanks for all the advice, it was well worth the fare.

SIKSUKR · 06-03-2005, 10:55 AM

You picked the perfect day to be on the lake.Glad everything went well. SS

05-30-2005, 03:52 PM	#1
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 973 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	Mt. Washington Cruise advice I, sorry to say, have never cruised the Mt. Washington. But my 88 yo father is going to visit and I thought this would be a nice activity for all of us. He is mobile but would like to spare him as much walking as possible. I would appreciate any advice such as best viewing areas on the Mount, etc. as well as any other tips to make this as enjoyable as possible for him. Oh, and would you please advise when the sun will again shine? Thank you.

05-31-2005, 08:52 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,716 Thanks: 3,338 Thanked 1,145 Times in 823 Posts	mobility Request at the ticket office for assistance. They have wheelchairs and a porter to help you board the Mt. The staff is very accommodating. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-31-2005, 09:17 AM	#4
CEP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlton City,MA Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mount Trip Newbiesaukee: I have taken the Mount trip zillions of times and if it was me I would take the Mount from Center Harbor. As Charlie T has said, this is one of the ports that is easy to access. The parking lot is close by and the access to the dock is level. Center Harbor is a small town and there are not to many people that would be boarding her there, however, if you want to show your father the whole lake, you would have to take the Mount on three different days. When you take the Mount from Center Harbor you will go to Meredith and the Weirs and back to Center Harbor. She does not go to Woleboro or Alton on that day. If you want to see the southern portion of the lake you would have to take the Mount on two other different days. I remember years ago, the Mount went to all of her 4 ports in one day, that took 4 1/2 hrs. Now the trip is around 2 1/2 hrs. Another nice trip is the U.S.Mailboat but you have to take it out of the Weirs! It stops at more islands and delivers the mail. They have one trip in the morning and one in the afternoon. They deliver to different island on both trips. You go where the Mount can't go and I think you get a closer look at the island that they stop at. All schedules and costs can be found at: www.cruisenh.com Have a good time with your dad! CEP

05-31-2005, 09:57 PM	#5
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Center Harbor is the way to go... While on The Mount, go up to the top level and sit under the covered section, it is a great viewing area and the shade is good, great breeze also.....enjoy!! __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree...... Last edited by glennsteely; 05-31-2005 at 09:59 PM. Reason: capitals

06-03-2005, 10:55 AM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	You picked the perfect day to be on the lake.Glad everything went well. SS __________________ SIKSUKR

05-30-2005, 04:05 PM	#2
Ben's Grampa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 334 Thanks: 283 Thanked 202 Times in 98 Posts	The Mount is a great afternoon cruise. Very relaxing and a wonderful way to see the lake. If you are with a person with limited mobility it would probably be wise to board at a port of call other than the Weirs. The Weirs beach dock requires you to walk down (and up upon return) a steep gangway to get to lake level and the dock. Center Harbor, Wolfboro, Meridith and Alton are all set up so that the lake is even with the level of the parking and walking areas and it will be much easier to board there. Enjoy the cruise and cherish the time with your Dad. Charlie

06-02-2005, 04:49 PM	#6
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 973 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	The only day we could do it was today, Thursday, so I ordered up some sunshine and Voila! It was a great trip. The Weirs gangplank was OK for him and we did sit on the top deck. Thanks for all the advice, it was well worth the fare.