Cruises with Intention.

There are infinite possibilities to be a part of a specialized cruise aboard Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Whistling Man Schooner Co offers a venue like no other- where all senses come alive. These Specialized Cruises blend natural wonder, exceptional hospitality, and the distinct vision each guest or organization brings to create magical moments on Lake Champlain.

Interested in hosting a specialized cruise?

Every cruise we do is special! We hope that this page inspires you- whether you’re coming for a daytime or sunset cruise and want to bring along these ideas to your own cruise time with us, or if you’d like to host a Specialized Cruise. We take BYO further than food & drink, we encourage you to bring your individuality and creativity aboard our Sloops.

  • Learn On The Lake

    Our staff of educators have put together hands-on curriculum for various age groups and topics- from Geology to Ecosystems to Traditional Sailing. You can find these cruises posted on our Book Now page under ‘Educational Cruises’ and ‘Specialized Cruises’.

    Available to book privately at request, Contact Us.

  • Crochet & Cruise

    Calling all crocheters (or want-to-be crocheters)! Yarn, crochet hook, and instruction provided, however we encourage experienced crocheters to come aboard with their own supplies and work on their own projects! If you are new to crocheting our deckhand will teach you the basics to make a dish cloth. Do you know what rigging repair and crochet have in common? You'll have to come aboard this special cruise to find out! Available to book privately at request, Contact Us. 

    See ‘Specialized Cruises’ on our Book Now page.

  • Paint & Sail

    Test your steady hand! We believe that water color painting is experiential, not result focused. Let the views beome your muse. Watercolor paint, brush, paper, drawing pad provided. Available to book privately at request, Contact Us.

    See ‘Specialized Cruises’ on our Book Now page.

  • Wine Tasting With A View

    What better place to sip wine than from a sailboat?

  • Ales & Sails!

    Grab your best buds and favorite local brews for an unforgettable happy hour.

We love working with local brands

Adventure Dinners

Sas Stewart hosted a strong of her Adventure Dinner’s aboard Friend Ship! Her signature curated dinner menu and our incredible fleet made for an unforgettable night!

Brand Photoshoots

Beau Ties put together an incredible catalog after hosting a photo shoot aboard Wild Rose. Want to level up your brand marketing? Let’s get in touch!

Mental Health Cruises

Ferene Paris is the founder of All Heart Inspiration. Friend Ship and Wild Rose are serene spaces for people to open their hearts and minds and find intentional peace.

Tiny Boat Concerts

During the Pandemic, we let local artists use our fleet as their very own venue! Check out performances by Laura Heaberlin and Honey and Soul!