Top 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Vermont, United States

May 18, 2022 Mollie Coke

Whether you’re exploring Vermont’s covered bridges, visiting Quechee Gorge or skiing at Killington, you’ll find Vermont to be picture-perfect. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll love Vermont. In winter, of course, there’s plenty of skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer months, however, Vermont offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing and boating. If you enjoy boating, swimming and fishing, a vacation rental on Lake Champlain might be perfect for you.
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1. Appalachian Trail Adventures

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5.0 based on 220 reviews

Appalachian Trail Adventures

Appalachian Trail Adventures is a hiking spa that provides daily guided hikes, caving and kayaking throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont for adventurist of all abilities on the Appalachian Trail. ATA's all inclusive Hiking Vacation consists of an air conditioned room with three daily meals, snacks, guided novice, intermediate or advanced hike and afternoon kayaking, caving or an excursion. ATA also provides daily customized group or private guided hikes, kayaking and caving throughout the Green Mountains of Vermont for hikers of all abilities. With over 20 years of experience, we have chosen trails with the best scenic mountain vistas, waterfalls, historical features and lakes. In the fall, we offer some of the most spectacular foliage hiking in New England.

2. Sailing Vessel Friend Ship

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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Sailing Vessel Friend Ship

The "Friend Ship" provides a Lake Champlain experience steeped in the traditions of the Lake's long sailing history. We offer daily sailing cruises as well as half day and full day private charters from late May until early October. The Friend Ship departs from her slip next to the ECHO Center at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain at the foot of College Street in Burlington. We are also known as the Whistling Man Schooner Co.

3. Let's Go Sailing Private Cruises

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5.0 based on 110 reviews

Let's Go Sailing Private Cruises

Sailing, Burlington, Vermont

4. Whistling Man Schooner Company

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5.0 based on 762 reviews

Whistling Man Schooner Company

Sailing cruises on Lake Champlain aboard two beautiful, wooden-rigged sloops: the Friend Ship and Wild Rose. Cruises are two hours and are BYO food and drink. Experienced crew members create a safe and entertaining sailing experience with their wealth of knowledge about the area and Lake Champlain history. Capacity is limited to 6-12 guests per ship which creates a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, not to mention picturesque views of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains. Sailing on Lake Champlain is the perfect way to reconnect with friends, family, and the outdoors. Sunset and daytime cruise options are available for public or private charters mid-May through mid-October. Bookings are accepted online and over the phone year-round. 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.

5. Kayak King

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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Kayak King

Here at the Kayak king We offer easy to use family friendly kayaking and paddle boarding on a beautiful 100 acre lake surrounded by beauty and wildlife

6. Umiak Outdoor Outfitters

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5.0 based on 211 reviews

Umiak Outdoor Outfitters

Umiak is Vermont's leading paddle sports shop. We're Vermont's outdoor adventure center. We are a full-service outfitter offering retail sales, boat demos, kayaks and stand up paddleboards, paddling and safety instruction, river trips, lakeside rentals, children's paddling programs along with winter activities - snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, sledding, dogsledding, fat biking and more.

7. Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center

Looking for a great way to get some fresh air and investigate the shoreline of Lake Champlain? You could be exploring the waters of Burlington Bay by spending an hour or half a day in a sailboat, kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard surrounded by mountain views. Maybe your spending a more extended vacation in the area and you'd like to come together to learn how to sail as a family or enroll in one of their Week-long camps? The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center offers a wide variety of opportunities for adventures on the lake. They provide Rentals which include life jackets and paddles along with some safety basics, Private Lessons with a certified instructor on board, week-long Adult Programs or Kids Camps organized by age group and led by certified instructors and Monday and Wednesday hour-long Yoga sessions (drop-ins welcome) right on the dock, overlooking Lake Champlain and the scenic Adirondack Mountains! No matter what your experience level or limitations, the Sailing Center staff can provide a great way for you to try out a new watersport in a supportive environment, focus in on developing a particular skill, realize your goals using adaptive teaching methods and specialized equipment for individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities, or simply have fun on the water.

8. NEK Bass Fishing Charters

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NEK Bass Fishing Charters

Fishing the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont for largemouth and smallmouth bass! Anglers of all ages and experiance levels welcome. ALL fishing equipment and tackle provided. 4 or 6 hour tours offered. Fishing is done from a 19' Nitro 901CDX boat powered by a 200hp Mercury engine!

9. Vermont River Runners

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Vermont River Runners

Come explore the Battenkill River. We service a 30 mile stretch of river that is sure to include something for everyone. From fast and fun sections that will keep your paddle in the water to slow, crystal clear cobble bottom stretches that will let you kick back in your seat. The Battenkill really is the perfect river to paddle. Let's find your favorite stretch!

10. Flyboard of Vermont

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5.0 based on 52 reviews

Flyboard of Vermont

We'll teach you how to surf the sky. Fly like an eagle...or soar like Iron Man! Take a lesson at Bootleggers' Basin - Smugglers' Notch Resort Certified Flyboard Instructors will coach you to enjoy a new sensation. Official Flyboard Training Center. Lessons ,Training and instruction

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