The Esperanza Rose is a majestic 65-foot vintage wooden cruising vessel that’s been sailing the waters of Keuka Lake since the summer of 2005. Prior to her rather dramatic arrival on Keuka Lake, the Rose cruised the waters of Chesapeake Bay, until she was purchased by David and Lisa Wegman in 2003. Two years later, after cruising up the Atlantic seaboard, the Hudson River, the Erie Canal, and the Seneca Lake outlet, the rose made a dramatic overland journey to her new home in Keuka Lake. On May 4th, 2005, the 85-ton yacht was towed up and down six miles of twisting Finger Lakes roadways, through the village of Penn Yan, and (finally!) to the shoreline of Keuka Lake.

Guests from around the world—and around the corner—enjoy upscale dinner and lunch cruises, sightseeing excursions, rehearsal dinners, small weddings, and family and corporate events aboard the Rose. The Rose is captained by Finger Lakes veteran sailor Captain Bart Adams, who brings experience, knowledge of the region, and a wonderful sense of hospitality to every cruise.

Captain Bart Adams and his crew look forward to serving you!

Esperanza Rose Testimonials:

Thank you for your most courteous and professional assistance in setting up the dinner cruise for our Judges meeting. The Judges were very pleased. Thanks so much!

Judge Craig Doran
Canandaigua, NY

We recently took the Esperanza Rose luncheon boat cruise. We had a great time and wanted to compliment the captain and crew for their fine job – Most enjoyable!

Jane (Sill) Green
Rochester, NY

The Cruise and the Dinner were excellent. Many Thanks for allowing me to steer the Esperanza Rose. I hope to return to the Keuka Lake area someday for another cruise.

Rena Keough

Everything was perfect, including the weather. Thank you for your support and your patience with an anxious mother of the groom… we would definitely recommend the Rose to others planning a special event

Ellen Abele

My family celebrated our mom’s 70th birthday with a dinner cruise on the Esperanza Rose – there were eight of us. I’m writing to tell you what a great time we all had. Your boat is fantastic and the crew on board was terrific as well. This evening was everything we had hoped for and more. Many Thanks!

Tammy Warner
Pittsburgh, PA

Even though I was on a job, I couldn’t have had a better time on-board the beautiful Esperanza Rose! Everyone there was so helpful and friendly. You all truly made my job much easier. And my Prime Rib sandwich was outstanding!

Mike O’Brian
The Getaway Guy!

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the lunch cruise. It was a gorgeous day and the staff aboard the boat was very friendly. I had the Rose Salad and it was excellent. Again thanks for the great day.

Gary Bartkowski

I am a volunteer at the Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce and was delighted to be invited for a lovely cruise with you. It was a great experience and since I was also work part time at the pleasant valley winery, I am now confidently encouraging our tour guest to avail themselves of both the Mansion and the Rose while staying in our area. Thank you again for hosting my Husband and I. Of course the beautiful weather and scenery was an added bonus to the ride.

Lynn & Bob Domras
Hammondsport, NY

We had such a wonderful time getting married on the Esperanza Rose that my husband is already planning our family reunion next summer to take everyone out on the boat again. Everyone on the Rose was so kind and gracious, even letting the children into the Captain’s cockpit to steer the ship. They were absolutely thrilled and their parents delighted. They all had been so excited to be on such a big beautiful yacht. We were so happy that everyone had such a good time. Our wedding day was exactly what we hoped it would be; informal, easy, elegant and fun. A Million thanks.

Regina Ronan-White

To all of those responsible for the overall excellence of the Sherwood-Pease rehearsal dinner cruise Lynn – From our first phone conversation, until the payment at the end of our evening, you were pleasant, attentive to our needs, professional, and always working hard to see that all things went out as planned Captain Bart – From your welcome thru your goodbye, your friendliness, good humor and competence were on display for all our guest to see. Staff – From the greeting of our guest, to the very busy open bar, to the serving and pick-up after dinner, you never stopped hustling, smiling, and being attentive to all of our guests needs. The food, from salad to dessert was everything we hoped fro and more. The presentation was perfect, and all our guest agreed that the dinners were excellent! I will be forever grateful for an evening that we will all be fondly remembering for as long a s memory serves. Anyone who is considering a dinner, reception, cruise, party, etc. in the area will always get our dining experience on beautiful Keuka Lake.

Ed & Janet Pease Fayetteville, NY