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About the Boat

With her design inspired by the plumb stem canal cruisers of the Roaring Twenties, she’s sure to leave a rich legacy in her wake as she graces the international waters of Lake Memphremagog. From the moment you step aboard, you’ll feel like you’ve come home to your own private yacht. You’ll be greeted by the warm smiles of the captain and crew as if you are longtime acquaintances. Built in 2002, she is 65 feet long and is USCG inspected for 49 passengers. There are restrooms on board that are handicapped accessible. The main deck is climate controlled. Our Pub room is located on the lower deck and fantastic views can be had from the upper deck which is semi-enclosed. She cruises at approximately 10 knots and because of her hull design offers incredibly smooth sailing. And be sure to visit the cozy and large Pilot House where you can visit with the Captain and learn about beautiful Lake Memphremagog region.

Peruse the vast collection of images from the Northern Star. We will continue to update this section as we sail this summer season.

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Lake Memphremagog Cruises are back!

by Scott Wheeler or Vermont's Northland Journal

The captain and the first mate for the Northern Star have arrived in Newport, and they are ready to bring tour boat service back to the U.S. end of Lake Memphremagog .

The Northern Star

Rick Desrochers: Working to Bring Boat Tours and Life Back to Newport

Rick Desrochers is working to bring boat tours back to the Vermont side of Lake Memphremagog, and renewed life to Newport’s downtown and beyond.

Rick Desrochers, the man behind bringing new life to the boat, invited me down to the boat yesterday to give Captain Cannon and first mate, Lucy, a briefing on the history of Newport and the greater Lake Mempremagog basin. They are very enthusiastic to begin this new chapter of their lives.

Tours will begin with a Friday night dinner dinner cruise on May 28, featuring food by Hoagies. Then Saturday night will be a pirate themed dinner cruise, with the T-Bar offering up food from their menu.

In earlier chapters of its history, Lake Memphremagog has been home to several tour boats, among them the Mountain Maid, Lady of the Lake, and the Anthemis. People flocked to the region by horse and buggy, train, and later by automobile, to enjoy the beauty of the lake.

Today Rick Desrochers is leading the charge to bring tour boat service back to the Newport end of the lake. In 2020 Desrochers accepted a job as the executive director of Memphremagog Community Maritime (MCM), a 501c3 organization, which includes ownership of the Northern Star, a 49-passenger, three-level cruise boat.

“I believe that the Northern Star will be a destination, not only for Newport but for the entire Northeast Kingdom, from scenic cruises to serving as a floating classroom. It’ll serve as a springboard into the wonders this area has to offer.”

A Newport Center farm boy by birth, the son of Richard “Joe” Desrochers and Jan Degre, his work ethic and his love of nature and photography were developed on the farm. As much as he loved his Kingdom, after graduating from North Country Union High School in 1988, he decided to spread his wings, living and working in the South and Midwest.

After experiencing the world, and with a deep yearning for the land of his birth, Desrochers didn’t just move home in 2013, he brought with him new, innovative ideas to improve life in Newport and the greater Kingdom. Since his return, he has worked to transform many of his ideas, through a collaborative community effort, into action, change, and progress. He is also the owner of Northern Dreams Photography. Using his camera, he captures the beauty of the region and its changing landscape.

Although he lives in Derby Line with his partner, Tricia, and her son, Jacob, a piece of Desrocher’s heart resides in Newport. He is not blind to the fact that the last few years have not been good to Newport, but having lived, worked, and experienced other parts of the country, he sees so much promise in the lakeside community and the Kingdom as a whole. He views the Northern Star as an integral part of bringing life back to the region, particularly downtown Newport. “We have endless possibilities here.”

The Northern Star arrived in Lake Memphremagog with great fanfare in 2012. However, the EB5 debacle and poor weather contributed to financial shortfalls, putting the future of the boat on the lake in jeopardy. Cruises came to an end in 2017, and for the next three years, it remained tethered to the city dock. Although, as of the fall of 2020, cruises had yet to restart, a group of area business people has purchased the Northern Star through the generosity of North Country Federal Credit Union Foundation and local donors who transformed it into a creative nonprofit business.

When Desrochers was hired as executive director of MCM in 2020, he and the rest of the members of MCM had big plans for the boat, including for the summer of 2020. They envisioned providing tours of the lake, including scenic, history, and dinner tours. And they planned to use the boat as a floating classroom and research facility for area students. Many of the group’s plans were scuttled for the summer when COVID-19 brought with it a worldwide pandemic, at least temporarily changing the group’s plans and how we live our lives.

Unable to set sail in 2020, Desrochers didn’t let the pandemic discourage him. He will use the extra year to create community partnerships with area businesses and organizations—valuable players in the future of passenger boat service and progress in the region. Because he understands the history of Newport, he knows the economic downturn of recent years is simply an evolutionary bump in the road of progress, like those experienced in past generations. For that matter, he said in the year or two before COVID-19, he was already seeing positive change coming to the city. Much of that change was coming as the result of area residents, business owners, and civic organizations. He said he is particularly heartened by the interest a growing number of young people are bringing to the table. They bring with them new ideas and youthful energy and enthusiasm.

“New groups are forming and activities involving music and art are happening,” Desrochers said. “New restaurants are opening. We have a beautiful lake, we have a beautiful area, and people with this new way of thinking will make this area that much more special. Let’s show the people of the world what the Northeast Kingdom is all about.”

Desrochers’ belief in Newport, and the rest of the Northeast Kingdom, is truly contagious. May more people catch his enthusiasm.

Another view of the Northern Star, with Lake Memphremagog serving as the backdrop. The rounded mountain in the distance is Owl’s Head, which is located in Quebec.

Throughout the history of Newport, several tour boats have provided tours on the lake. The last big one was the Anthemis. This steamer, designed to carry upwards of 300 people, was built in 1909. World War II changed and reshaped the world, including Newport. The Anthemis disappeared from the lake within a few years after the end of the war in 1945.

A colorized image of the Steamer Anthemis

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Our welcoming staff and crew offer a true Oregon adventure for visitors from far and near. Join our seasoned captains and a team of friendly naturalist guides, as we provide a fun and exciting 2-hour sea life cruise that focuses on Oregon wildlife aboard the deluxe 65ft DISCOVERY.

Depending on the time of year, we look for gray whales, harbor porpoise, seals, sea lions, pelicans, bald eagles, and an abundance of marine birds. Enjoy the incredible scenery of our bay, river, and coastline featuring the largest fishing fleet on the Oregon Coast, our historic bridge, two lighthouses, and fun activities for all ages!

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Marine Discovery Tours, proud members of the National Tour Association, the leading organization of professional tours in North America, offers group tours with many advantages for the tour operator. Contact us for scheduling information.

Tour groups love our "stretch limo" vessel with a heated cabin, seating for all, and complimentary coffee and tea! We're happy to offer exclusive charters for Special Events from reunions to Celebrations of Life/Ashes at Sea - take over the Discovery as your own!

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The DISCOVERY, staffed by enthusiastic marine educators, delivers powerful, hands-on student tours and experiences. Share aquatic habitats with your students from the best possible vantage – a 65′ floating classroom! The boat comfortably handles group sizes up to 49 with easy access loading and inside seating for all. Experience the estuary or ocean using the latest in navigation and research technology; including interactive labs, video microscopy, and on-board computer, rain or shine.

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—CRUISE OFFERINGS— Daffodil Days Lighthouse Cruise Features a narrated tour NOTE! We are currently experiencing online ticketing issues for the Daffodil Days Lighthouse Cruises, please book tickets directly at the Coastal Queen Pilot House at 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport. We apologize for the inconvenience! ‍ ‍ ‍ Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise Features a narrated tour and a mimosa, included in the price of the cruise ‍ ‍ Scenic Bay Cruise Features a narrated tour ‍ Evening Cocktail Cruise Features a "drink of the night"—one drink is included in the price of the cruise ‍ Special Event Cruises May feature a musical guest, theme or tasting event, departure locations vary ‍ Fall Lighthouse Cruise Features a narrated tour Seal and Harbor Tours Features a narrated tour ‍ ‍ Land & Sea Tour Package ‍ Features a narrated tour and works in partnership with Viking Tours of Newport—book a cruise and book a Newport trolley tour for an afternoon of fun! ‍ —ABOUT COASTAL QUEEN— ‍ Enjoy the great outdoors cruising aboard the spacious COASTAL QUEEN tour boat, as she offers maximum comfort and spectacular views of the lighthouses and historic sights that are found in lower Narragansett Bay. Coastal Queen has both a cozy and weatherproof main salon that can be heated on chilly days and a covered, open-air top deck with side curtains that roll down for warmth or roll up for catching fresh ocean breezes. All seats have panoramic views. Departure ports include: 5 Bowen's Landing, Bowen's Wharf, Newport, 1 East Ferry Wharf, Jamestown and Wickford Visitor's Dock, located behind 55 Brown Street in North Kingstown. Confirm your cruise's departure port before booking. ‍ The boat's main deck is fully ADA accessible— for Bowen's Wharf departures, please call us ahead of your trip at (401) 423-9900 x1 for information and assistance.   ‍ —BE FEATURED— ‍ Show your Coastal Queen Spirit! Tag your photos with #CoastalQueenCruises and @CoastalQueenCruises or email your photos to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on the website or in Coastal Queen's marketing.

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Coastal Queen's daily cruises will include Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruises, Scenic Bay Cruises and Evening Cocktail Cruises. These tours and boat rides give guests spectacular views of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay area. Cruises depart from Bowen's Wharf, Newport.

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Coastal Queen's exciting event cruises may feature a wine or beer tasting, live music or a theme—all while cruising by the beautiful coastal scenes of Narragansett Bay. Events depart from either Newport, Jamestown or Wickford so be sure to check your port upon booking! ‍

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See the sights of Newport by land and by sea! Take in the views from the water, which includes local lighthouses and historic sites. After, take in the incredible views of the Newport mansions along famed Bellevue Avenue aboard a classic Newport trolley operated by Viking Tours.

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Great excursion to take a tour of Newport and all it’s history. Staff are very nice and knowledgeable. The ship itself is clean and comfortable. There are plenty of seats inside as well as outside. There’s a bar inside with a great bartender (Karen) with plenty of seats and drinks! Overall great experience and tour. —Vellentie V., 2023 Google review (photo courtesy of Vellentie V.)

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We did the mimosa and lighthouse cruise and it was great!! Knowledgeable tour guides and great mimosas (and a cash bar if you want anything else). —J.C., 2023 Email (photo courtesy of J.C.)

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NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — A tour boat will be providing free trips on Lake Memphremagog to cancer patients and their families next spring.

Floating Grace, an electric-powered 22-foot Duffy, will start offering tours on the international lake just after Memorial Day, the Caledonian Record reported.

The free tours are supported by a number of sources, including Vermont Electric Co-op’s Community Fund, which announced the plans on Thursday, the newspaper reported.

“Our goal is to provide a respite from the daily struggles of dealing with this disease that touches far too many of us,” said Chris Johansen of Newport City, who will captain the boat.

The roughly two-hour tours will be by appointment. The boat would be available for as many as two or up to a family of 12, Johansen said.

Floating Grace joins Northern Star, the other tour boat on the lake.