Experience Squam is a very popular tourist attraction- for this reason, we suggest you book your tour well in advance to secure the time and day you'd like to go. However, there is often same day reservations available. We provide life jackets for infants through adults, a cooler, ice, bottle opener, cups, towels and binoculars. Don't forget- you are always welcome to bring along food, beverages and spirits. You will meet the boat at the dock behind Walter's Basin in Holderness, NH to begin your excursion, unless you are staying on the lake.  If you are staying on the lake the boat will pick you up at your dock.  For more information read below or call (603)968-3990

General Excursions
The boat holds up to 9 adults squishy, 9 kids with adults comfy or 7 adults comfy. Children 12 and under are required to wear life jackets. The life jackets that we provide for children are stylish and comfortable.

Rates for General Excursions
$95 per hour or $215 for 2.5 hours
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Fall Tours
When the water cools down and the leaves change colors, Experience Squam offers a scenic tour of the lake. Along with the most beautiful foliage, you will often see groups of loons gathering, and with luck you might see a flight school expedition for the young loons learning to fly. Large groups of migratory birds often stop to rest along their journey south which can be a spectacular sight. Bald eagles have been spotted regularly as well as mergansers, blue heron and cormorants. Tour historic Church Island, stroll along the Chamberlain Reynolds boarded swamp walk, or see sights from scenes of On Golden Pond.

Rates for Fall Excursions
$95 per hour or $175 for 2 hours
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high 

Ultimate Golden Pond Tours
CJ Willingham will come out in the boat with us. She was the assistant to the assistant director and was Katherine Hepburn's personal assistant.  She was on sthe et every day and has many wonderful stories about her experience.

Rate:  $250 for two hour excursion
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Ernest Thompson who wrote the play and screenplay will come with us.  He will talk about his experiences producing an Oscar winning movie.

Rate:  $1190 for two hours
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Teen Tour
Our newest tour is designed specifically for families with teens.  Miss Teen New Hampshire 2011 Annie Read, will join us for your excursion.   She will fill your teens in on all the fun things to do around Squam, will lead them off "Jumping Rock" and bascally "hang" with them. 

Rates for Teen Tour:
$120 per hour  or $275 for 2.5 hours
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Ultimate Relaxation Massage Excursion
This excursion combines a boat ride planned to your interests stopping along the way to pick up a certified massage therapist.  We will then travel to a secluded spot with a spectacular view of the Squam Range and anchor.   Your therapist will spend as much time as you like massaging using the techniques you like.  The boat has a comfortable padded swim platform where you can lay down for your treatment.  Your boat operator loves exercise and will swim away from the boat while you are getting your massage, weather permitting.  Otherwise the bow of the boat can be shut off to provide privacy where the boat operator will sit.   The amount of time we spend out on the lake is determined by your interests and length of massage. 

Rates for massage excursions depend on length of massage and length of boat ride.
An example:  1 hour boat ride and 50 minute massage $195
                       1 hour boat ride and 80 minute massage $235

Fishing
Want to get out on Squam Lake to fish? Our licensed operators  will take out the beginner to expert fisherperson. Our licensed operators are not expert fishermen, but they do know where some hot spots are and are capable of instructing a beginner, or taking instruction from an expert as to where they'd like to try their luck, or how fast they'd like to troll. You will have to provide your own equipment and fishing licenses are a must for ages ages 16 and older. You are welcome to bring food, beverages and spirits. A cooler, ice, cups and openers are provided, along with blankets, towels and binoculars.

Rates for Fishing Excursions
$95 per hour or $215 for 2.5 hours
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Church Island Shuttle

Would you like a ride out to Church Island?   The boat will depart from the end of the dock behind Walter's Basin at 9:45am and return after the service which begins at 10:30am.  The boat holds nine passengers and the rate varies depending on how many passengers there are.  $30 per person if there are 2 or less,  $20 per person if there are 3 or 4, $15 per person for 5,6 or 7 , $12 per person if there are 8 or 9

Weddings
Travel to Church Island in style on a private 23' White Sea Ray Bow-Rider. Whether it's for the bridal party or groomsman, the boat holds 7 comfortably and 9 a little squishy.

You may decorate the boat to your liking. You are welcome to bring food, beverages or spirits. A cooler, cups and bottle openers are provided.

The boat will pick you up at Walter's Basin restaurant docks, or where ever you are staying on the lake, or have made arrangements for departure.

Rates for Weddings
$95 per hour including wait time for decorating and wedding ceremony. The hourly rate decreases to $86 an hour after 2.5 hours.
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Productions or Utility
Do you need a boat for your production? Experience Squam has a 23' Sea Ray Bow-Rider for hire to haul camera equipment, cast or crew, or to scout for locations on the lake. Experience Squam has had 25 years experience on Squam, and has also worked on several productions off the lake for Hallmark, Audi, Wrangler Jeans and DUO Productions.

Rate for Productions or Utility
$500 for up to an 8 hour day
$95 per hour after 8 hours
*an additional gas surcharge of $10 per hour may apply if the gas prices are high

Payment and Cancellation
.All tours and excursions are payable by cash, check, Mastercard/Visa or Paypal and we require a 50% deposit by cash, check, Mastercard/Visa or Paypal. Experience Squam will make a  refund of all fees paid if a cancellation notice is received (by phone or email) at least 72 hours before the excursion minus a $10 processing fee.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the 72 hour deadline, unless Experience Squam cancels because of weather. If Experience Squam cancels your excursion because of weather a full refund will be made.  For more information about fees, please use our contact form.