Snow Pond Cruises

10/16/2024

10/07/2024

SNOW POND CRUISES is closed for the season. Brenda and I want to thank all of our new and loyal perennial customers for an exciting summer. These are some of my favorite pictures that were taken over the summer. Thank you, customer Peter Agnes for your contributions to these images. 

10/07/2024

For a second tour today, we had 12 members of the Oakland Baptist Church on board for a two hour Mariner tour. This fun group hailed from as far away as Doha Qatar. Perennial customers, Mark Fisher and Susan Fisher we’re on board as part of the group. We had a blast. The weather had warmed up a little bit so it was a lot different than this morning tour. Everyone had a great time. Scott Wood from Oakland answered the first mystery question, and earned himself a Reny’s tote bag. The second Mystery question was answered correctly by Susan Fisher, she too earned a Reny’s tote bag. This spirited group didn’t flinch at the cooler weather and lack of sunshine. They came prepared and they were bundled up for a beautiful tour on the lake. Thank you, Mark and Susan Fisher coordinating this group from the Oakland Baptist Church. 

10/06/2024

This morning we had Darren and Amanda Nelson from Winslow on board along with Grandparents Sonia and Steve Nelson from Albion for a three hour Gilligan Tour. They brought with them their beautiful children, Xavier 7 and Ophelia, almost 3. Both of the children earned their Junior Associate Captain certification during the tour. They both did a marvelous job operating the Snowdrifter II, under the watchful eyes of the captain, of course. The weather was quite cool but still tolerable. We all got a look at an adult Eagle. We also saw a group of social loons, well into their fall molt and a few Cormorants. Amanda got the mystery question and earned her Reny’s tote bag. Special thanks to the entire Nelson family for spending their Sunday with Snow Pond Cruises,

10/05/2024

This afternoon, Snow Pond Cruises hosted the team from 'What About Maine' trivia magazine for a two-hour Mariner tour. The event was particularly special as company owner Marty Allen's birthday is upcoming. A delicious cake from Hillman's was enjoyed. The tour highlighted several eagle sightings, including one bathing on a sandbar. Duane Wheeler correctly answered the mystery question, earning a coveted Reny's tote bag. The crew's inquiries about the lake's history kept the captain engaged. We appreciate 'What About Maine' for their support of Snow Pond Cruises.

09/21/2024

Colby Crew practice

09/21/2024

Today was day two of Colby College Homecoming weekend. I met both parents and alumni at the Hume Center this morning at 9:00AM to es**rt guests onto the lake to observe the Crew team practice. The excitement on board the boat was palpable. Cameras were clicking constantly and parents waved and yelled words of encouragement to their children. After I dropped off all the guests, there was still only one boat out on the lake. A little boy showed up with his father, and he was upset that he didn’t get to see his mom rowing on the lake. We made a private trip out to watch his mom on the last remaining boat. The smile on that little boys face when he saw his mother rowing was amazing. Thank you to Coach Stewart Stokes and the rest of the crew team for letting SNOW POND CRUISES be part of this special event.

09/20/2024

Colby Rocks!

09/20/2024

09/20/2024

Snow Pond Cruises was entrusted with a new mission by a loyal customer this afternoon. During Colby College's homecoming weekend, parents witnessed their children's crew teams in action from the water for the first time. The rowers delivered an impressive performance, and parents and guests enthusiastically supported their family members. I shared their excitement. Gratitude to Stewart Stokes and his team for incorporating Snow Pond Cruises into this memorable weekend.

09/20/2024

This afternoon I had the pleasure of providing a one hour tour to the Dubois family mostly from New York and California. The party is staying at the New England Music Camp for a wedding event. Fortunately, I was able to pick them up right at their dock. We only had enough time for a one hour tour, but we packed a lot of fun into that one hour trip. Four members of this trip were also members of the USMC. Allysa Swilley from New York answered the mystery question correctly answered today’s mystery question and was able to acquire her very own Reny’s tote bag. Thanks to the Dubois family for making SNOW POND CRUISES part of this wedding event.

09/17/2024

This evening we hosted Brad and Trisha Fehnel from New Jersey along with dear friends Dan and Lisa Sutter from Pennsylvania on board the Snowdrifter II, for a two hour Mariner Tour. These folks loved learning the history and lore of the area. The two girls work together to figure out today’s mystery question. They both were able to score their very own Reny’s tote bag.
The lake was beautiful this evening with a sunset to the west, and a rising nearly full harvest moon to the East. Thank you all for making SNOW POND CRUISES part of your Central Maine vacation 

09/15/2024

What a day on the water with six sassy sweethearts! Christa Johnson and her squad of five joined us for a two-hour Mariner Tour, and it was non-stop shenanigans. Laughter, jokes, and stories flowed like the drinks (which, of course, were flowing freely). These ladies were from all over - Sidney, Maine, Orlando, Florida and of course Beavercreek, Ohio- but they all shared a love for good times. And, bonus, they even learned some cool stuff about Loons and other wildlife. Cindy Slater and Sheila Schaaf scored those fabulous Reny's tote bags - way to go, gals! Thank you all for making SNOW POND CRUISES part of your Sunday morning social 

09/13/2024

Today we had the Jencks family from Cornville and around Central Maine on board for a two hour Mariner Tour. We were treated to a young Whitetail Deer drinking from the lake in the north basin. The Lake water has been drawn down a bit, so it made an ideal situation for the Great Blue Herons to be able to walk along the shoreline foraging for food. Our guests had a lot of questions about the Loons. Sais Jencks answered the mystery question and earned her very own Reny’s tote bag. After a four-year hiatus, it was great to see the Jencks family back on board.