Private Boat Charters on Squam Lake

Create lasting memories for your family, friends, co-workers, or clients on a personalized cruise.

Host your own cocktail party or other unique gathering on Squam Lake. Transport wedding guests to Church Island. Host an outing for your employees. Any of these are possible by chartering a private cruise customized to fit your plans. Five canopied pontoon boats and experienced tour guides are ready to help with your special outing. Our Operations Manager will personally arrange your charter for any occasion.

Private Charter Fees

$225.00 per hour per boat

There is a minimum one-hour, non-refundable deposit required for each reservation per boat. Final payment is based on the amount of time boats are used, less your deposit. Reservations are subject to availability.

To book your private charter contact Sharon Warga at 603-968-7194 or email

Squam Community Boating Resources

For private, individually-customized small group excursions (including swimming and fishing) contact Experience Squam at http://www.experiencesquam.com/
For boat service and private rentals contact Squam Boat Livery at http://www.squamboats.com/
For boat service and private rentals contact Riveredge Marina at http://www.riveredgemarina.com/

Discover Squam

Bald Eagle Adventure

Loon Cruise

Cruise with a Naturalist

Lake Explorers Family Cruise

Dinner and Sunset Cruise

Private Charters

Group Tours

Cailin Nelson, 08/03/18
Very nice place, clean and informative. Different from other places - lots for kids to learn hands on. I was a little apprehensive due to the cost and not many animals but felt like it was worth every penny. I would recommend packing a lunch and taking advantage of the trails - make a full day out of it.
Ashley Arnone, 08/03/19
Lots to see, nice trails easy enough for a toddler to walk and explore. There is even a playground for kids. There is a picnic area just inside with plenty of tables and a place to buy snacks if you didn't pack your own.
Denise Lovejoy, 06/26/19
Beautiful trails to hike, wonderful natural habitats for the animals! Love to spend time there; it's always so peaceful. Love the Howling Coyote gift shop, too!
Katherine Raiche, 06/04/19
Great place, love all the exhibits and the animals, the staff is great as well. Always a fun time. Going on a weekday closer to late afternoon helps avoid most of the chaos of field trips.
Eben Gannett, 03/27/19
This is by far one the best not so hidden gems of Central New Hampshire! While it functions similarly to a zoo the goal of the facility is to rehabilitate and care for local animals found in the white mountains of NH. The animals who stay are there for medical or other legitimate reasons that keep them from living in the wild and are given wonderful care. The staff that works there is knowledgable and kind, eager to answer any questions about the animals you may have. The path to see all the animals is fun and equivalent to many easy day hikes with spots to picnic, and a wonderful play/learning area for the young and young at heart. It is a place my family loves to visit time and time again, never getting board of the wonderful animals, new things to learn, and great day that always ensues.