Spring is in the air and summer is just a warm breeze away Spend an evening enjoying the breeze and the sunset, along with great food and cool tunes aboard the M/S Mount Washington. On Friday, June 12, the Mount will depart from Alton Bay for a special Dinner and Dancing Cruise along beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.

The Dinner and Dancing cruise departs from Alton Bay at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 10:30 p.m.  Adult tickets are $47 per person. A buffet dinner featuring Sea 'n' Beef is included. Advance purchase is recommended. A discount is offered for groups of 20 or more. There will be live entertainment. 

The M/S Mount Washington is a large ship on 4 levels with 3 dance floors, several outside areas for enjoying the cruise and sunset or moonlight. Sunset and moonlit cruising on Lake Winnipesaukee creates a beautiful backdrop for a magical evening.

The M/S Mount Washington's official season runs from May 23rd through October 24th.

It is also possible to check in on a cruise from anywhere by accessing the web camera on the website www.cruisenh.com. The camera is mounted above the wheelhouse, providing a captain's view.

The family-owned Mount operates May through October, offering daytime scenic, evening dinner & dance, and special themed cruises. With a capacity of 1,250 passengers, the Mount serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations and weddings.

To learn more about Mount Washington Cruises 137th cruising season, to request a brochure, purchase gift certificates, as well as a variety of season passes, please call toll-free (888) 843-6686, local (603) 366-5531, or visit their website for cruise schedule information at http://www.cruisenh.com.