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Spirit of America Catamaran Cruise

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Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable catamaran cruise and discover Branson’s natural attraction, Table Rock Lake! Join Captain Matt on a Caribbean-style adventure aboard the 48-foot  Spirit of America.  This ocean-rated vessel, operated by a coastguard-licensed captain and crew, has room for 49 passengers.  Bottled water is included, feel free to bring your cooler onboard.  Food/beverages are on a bring-your-own basis.  Alcohol onboard is limited to Beer and Wine only for those over age 21.    

Our most popular catamaran cruise is the 2-hour Sail-Swim Cruise at 1 pm, which includes large water accessories, a giant water slide, and kayaks.  

Private Sail-Swim Charters are available at 4 pm daily, book online.  Other Custom Private Charters are arranged by emailing Capt. Matt: [email protected] 

Call the marina with general questions: 417.334.2628.   

Life Jackets are provided for everyone before boarding and must be worn while in the water. Sailing sets your soul free—let’s get on the Spirit!

Boat Video with Capt. Matt

Things To Know

Cruises begin in May 2024

Lake Ray Hubbard Boat Tours

Bring some drinks, bring some friends, and join our experienced team of sailors for an unforgettable trip. Daytime, sunset, and moonlight tours available. Book your Lake Ray Hubbard boat cruise online!

Our Cruises

• Hour Glass 90 minutes

Sunset Cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Discover how beautifully romantic the lake can be at sunset as we cruise aboard Seawolf! Enjoy a bottle of wine and take in the amazing views.

• Hour Glass 1 hour

Starlight Cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Explore the lake under the light of the stars aboard Seawolf for the best date night in Dallas. Watch the finishing sunset and see the stars.

Family Daytime Cruise on Lake Ray Hubbard

Enjoy a calming evening cruise around the lake before dinner. Relax and unwind with your favorite beverage and take in the 360º views.

Chateau on the Lake Marina

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Ride the Spirit

Only minutes from the stars on the Branson Strip, you will discover another world on Table Rock Lake, a world of quiet beauty. Discover this fantastic show on board the Spirit of America, a 48ft. sailing catamaran with stable and comfortable seating for 49 passengers. Help the crew operate the vessel, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Refreshments and snacks are available on board. For your safety, rubber-soled shoes are recommended.

Daily excursions depart State Park Marina at noon and 2 p.m. Call and ask us about the 2-hour Water World Adventure Cruise times. We ask you check-in 15 minutes prior to departure time. Group and corporate charters are available. Reservations are recommended.

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(Wine & Cheese Sunset Boat Tour on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica)

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Wine & Cheese Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Arenal Tour Details

Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise Includes:

• * Round-Trip transportation from most La Fortuna and Arenal Hotels*
• * Bilingual Naturalist guide
• * 2 Hour sunset cruise on Lake Arenal
• * Wine & assorted selection of delicious local Costa Rican cheeses
• * Natural fruit drinks and beers

Departures: Departs daily at 4pm. Pickups begin around 3:30pm depending the hotel where you are staying.

* For hotels outside of the commercial hotel zones of La Fortuna and Arenal, pick up times may vary. Additional pick-up charges may apply.

Length: Approximately 2.5 hours not including transportation.

Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise Recommendations:

• * Light layers & a sweater for after the sun goes down
• * Eco-Friendly bug repellent
• * Camera for that amazing shot of sunset over the lake with the Arenal Volcano reflecting the colors of the sunset
• * Binoculars
• * Cash for tour balance, tips for your guides, and extra transportation if you are staying outside of the Arenal & La Fortuna hotel zones

Children: All ages welcome. Children ages 5 and under are free. Children ages 6 to 11 pay a discounted rate when accompanied by 2 paying adults.

Restrictions: Sorry, due to the boarding process and the size of the boat, this Arenal boat tour is not wheelchair accessible.

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Insider Tip: This is not a fancy catamaran, but it is a boat tour in a mountain lake after all, not the Pacific Ocean. And the tour is more about getting to the best vantage point of viewing the sunset, not a booze cruise. However, the cheese and wine at sunset on the lake makes for a very romantic date night on vacation in Costa Rica. And, if you have never been to Costa Rica before, you are in for a real treat. The cheese they produce in Monteverde is AMAZING!

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Retail:        $94.00

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Child (6-11):

Retail:        $62.00

Real Deal: $57.00

Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise deposit is $15.00 per Adult and $10.00 per Child. (The balance of $71.00 per Adult and $47.00 per Child + tax to be paid via provided payment link 48 hours prior to departure) This tour departs at 4:00 PM.

Retail:        $123.00

Real Deal: $112.00

Real Deal: $56.00

Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise Private Tour deposit is $20.00 per Adult and $10.00 per Child. (The balance of $92.00 per Adult and $47.00 per Child + tax to be paid via provided payment link 48 hours prior to departure) This tour departs at 4:00 PM.

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Lake Wakatipu Scenic Catamaran Cruise from Queenstown

• Sightseeing cruise Lake Wakatipu
• Live commentary on board
• Restroom on board
• Food and Drinks - available for purchase
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Southern Discoveries - Queenstown Visitor Centre, St Omer Wharf 110 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand Departure Point: Southern Discoveries Queenstown Visitor Centre Address: St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street, Queenstown
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Please advise of your country of origin at the time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Interpretation handouts are available in the following languages: Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, French and Russian.
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Southern Discoveries - Queenstown Visitor Centre St Omer Wharf 110 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand Departure Point: Southern Discoveries Queenstown Visitor Centre Address: St Omer Wharf, 110 Beach Street, Queenstown See address & details
• 1 Southern Discoveries - Queenstown Visitor Centre Stop: 10 minutes Your experience starts here - Check in with friendly staff 15 minutes before your scheduled cruise departure and get ready for your journey. Read more Pass by Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Ski Area Lake Wakatipu Southern Discoveries - Mt Nicholas Farm Experience Glenorchy Coronet Peak Ski Resort
• You'll return to the starting point

• mjc404 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lovely lake cruise We went on a cheese and wine lunch cruise. The trip around the lake was fascinating with some gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. The skipper and crew were all helpful and informative. An enjoyable couple of hours. Read more Written February 10, 2024
• colinc482 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Coah and cruise to Milford Sound from Te Anau. Shale was a great coach driver and guide. Knowledgeable and entertaining. Thanks for a great day, we did feel for those having an additional 3 hrs plus travel from Queenstown. Colin and Ruth, UK. Read more Written February 6, 2024
• 942catrint 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant day trip! This trip was great! It was well organised, everything on time and the staff/crew were brilliant. The tour itself was beautiful, including the scenery, wildlife and underwater observatory. Would 100% recommend! Read more Written November 30, 2023
• philtabs 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Relaxing Everything in Queenstown is absolutely beautiful, the TSS Earnslaw is fascinating and very relaxing, the views are beautiful. Read more Written October 26, 2023
• P5490JRjessr 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best cruise! The staff were very welcoming and friendly. It was a hassle free experience. It was a beautiful sunny day and the views were breathtaking! This was our first time being on this cruise and I highly recommend it if you’re visiting QZN! 10/10 Read more Written October 25, 2023
• Michael D 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor sound and virtually no commentary Nice boat, wonderful scenery, no commentary that anyone could hear, so disappointing. We asked if the volume could be turned up. Crew said you can’t hear the commentary over the noise of the engines. You would think with today’s technology something so basic could be solved. Read more Written October 15, 2023
• LynDMelbourne 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles NICE CRUISE BUT SOLD SHORT The luncheon cruise was advertised as a 2 hr cruise. We left the dock at 1.36 pm due at 1.30 pm and arrived back at 2.47pm. 45 mins short of what was advertised and what we anticipated. Do not advertise and charge $ for something you are not providing?? Additionally we hardly understood any of the commentary. The host had the microphone to close and it reverberated. A couple of times he pulled it back and he was as clear as could be. Read more Written October 13, 2023
• Lilydale17 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Fabulous experience! Took the 11am cruise with the cheeseboard option. The boat itself was very modern and immaculate inside and the bathrooms were also very clean. The views were spectacular and the cheeseboard was divine. Staff were all very lovely. A great experience and money well spent! Read more Written September 18, 2023
• francesm748 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do cruise⛴️, great experience👍. Highly recommended 💯‼️ The Captain & his crew were amazeballs💯. He explained the safety rules & history very well🗣 & even had a great sense of humor to go with it🤣. Lunch was yummy😋, sustainable, nice & appealing👍. The views were majestic, magnificent & stunning😮. Read more Written September 1, 2023
• Tyson C 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles We used them for Milford Sound day trip Not sure if this is the right title, but we used Southern Discoveries for a day trip to Milford Sound. Benjamin was the driver and he was perfect. Gave good commentary on the way out, and floored it on the way home. lol Overall this was the best day trip ever, and you sometimes have an option of a cheap flight home. They pick you up right in town and stop at a few places along the way. Plenty of options to take pictures Read more Written June 2, 2023
• Tucson85715 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 5 star service with Sofi at Southern Discoveries Sofi was simply amazing and so helpful. We enjoyed the lake cruise with a wine cheese board. It was the perfect day in Queenstown. Sofi also booked a KJet 1 hour ride that my husband really enjoyed. Make sure to book with Southern Discoveries when you travel to Queenstown. We had a wonderful holiday thanks Sofi for all your help you were so friendly and very informative to all that Queenstown has to offer. Read more Written April 7, 2023
• 488gaynorw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lake Wakatipu Catamaran trip Highly recommend if in Queenstown. Fabulous trip to see more of Lake Wakatipu Beautiful scenery and relaxing trip Skipper was very knowledgeable and provided lots of history and facts. Staff nice and friendly. We had cheese and wine which was a nice touch to the trip although pretty minimal in terms of quantity. There is a cafe on board which had good choice and reasonably priced! Read more Written March 30, 2023
• robaD1410XB 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Dinner Cruise Took part in the Dinner Cruise last night. So far it’s one of our top experiences while here in New Zealand. Excellent staff, very well organized and dinner served like clockwork. Excellent quality of food. All in all It was a beautiful evening and high quality experience…I definitely recommend it! Read more Written February 28, 2023
• AdrienneOsborn 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Illuminating nature commentary Spectacular, with fascinating nature commentary by the captain. Wonderful staff. Very cold on the 9:30 cruise in February - was glad to have my down jacket! (I could have gone inside, but didn’t want to!) Read more Written February 25, 2023
• Jodie Q 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful way to spend our last evening in Queenstown We did the Spirit of Queenstown Dinner Cruise. It was great. Lovely way to cruise the river and have a really nice dinner. Rose was wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this cruise. Read more Written January 20, 2023

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Lake Wakatipu Scenic Catamaran Cruise from Queenstown provided by Queenstown Lake Cruise - Southern Discoveries

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Queenstown Lake Cruise

Experience the wonders of Lake Whakatipu aboard our modern catamaran. Aboard the Queenstown Lake Cruise, you will discover mountains, forests, and hidden coves as our skipper shares tales of the lake's history. Admire Bob's Cove, Mt Earnslaw and the Southern Alps during our 1 hour and 30-minute cruise. Whether with family, friends, or a special someone, join us to uncover Queenstown's natural beauty. Relax onboard with our café and bar. 

What you will experience:

• Enjoy a 1 hour 30-minute cruise on Lake Whakatipu

Ideal for couples, families and groups of friends

• Sit back, relax and discover the special landscapes of Queenstown
• Onboard café and bar: upgrade your experience by adding a cheese or charcuterie board
• Learn the history and highlights of Lake Whakatipu from your skipper’s commentary
• Pause at Bob’s Cove turquoise water and native bush
• Enjoy the scenes towards Glenorchy , Mt Earnslaw and the Southern Alps
• Cruise from $59 per adult

Take stunning photos on our open-top deck

Secluded bays, historic landmarks and mountain views

Hot and cold beverages and snacks available

More Information

Departure location.

RealNZ Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown.

What to bring

• Shoes/boots (non-slip)
• Warm clothing/jacket
• Sunscreen/sunglasses
• Personal medication including for asthma and allergies

In case you haven't found the information you were looking for, we've put together some of the most common questions our customers ask about our trips. If you need more specific answers, please  contact us directly.

What is the weather like in Queenstown?

Queenstown has a climate with four distinct seasons however, being located in an alpine environment means the weather can be changeable. A guide for the temperatures you can expect is as follows:  summer  (December-February) 19-29 Celsius, autumn  (March-May) 15-25 Celsius,  winter  (June-August) 5-10 Celsius,  spring  (September-November) 9-15 Celsius.

Where is the car parking in Queenstown?

Please allow an additional 30 minutes to find parking for your vehicle prior to your check in time.  

There is limited free street parking available in the streets surrounding central Queenstown. There is paid parking available in the Man Street and Church Street parking buildings plus pay and display parking at the Boundary Street and Ballarat Street carparks.

Boundary Street and Ballarat Street carparks are suitable for motorhomes. Please allow 15 minutes to walk to the RealNZ office from there.

How long does it take to travel to Queenstown?

Queenstown is around a 2.5 hour drive from Te Anau or around 1hr 15 minutes from Wanaka. For more travel locations please refer to our Driving Times webpage.

Online transactions/prices are conducted in what currency?

All prices and transactions on the RealNZ website are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).  This is specified on the Terms & Conditions page.

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Excellence in lake Titicaca Catamaran

Excelencia en Catamaran en lago Titicaca

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Luxury cabins + private bathroom with lake view

Cabinas de lujo + baño privado con vista al lago

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Catamaran Crucero Diurno a Isla del sol

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Titicaca Catamaran (Bolivia)

01Day Catamaran Day Cruise Puno-La Paz  + snack & buffet lunch on board, tour guide, visit Isla del Sol, transfers & Insurance Policy

Tourist Attractions (Bolivia)

Sun island, at south side (Pilkokaina temple, inca stairs & fountain), Intiwata cultural complex & the largest variety of Andean camelids.

Fleet & Facilities (Bolivia)

Private land transportation,  luxury catamarans & restaurant on board, Private museum at Intiwata cultural complex on Isla del Sol.

02Days Catamaran Day-Night Cruise Puno-La Paz  + accommodation & all meals, tour guide, visit Isla del Sol, transfers & Insurance Policy

Sun island, at south side (pilkokaina temple, inca stairs & fountain), Intiwata cultural complex, at north side (chincana) & challapampa community.

Private land transportation,  Luxury Catamarans & restaurant on board, Private Museum at Intiwata Cultural Complex on Isla del Sol.

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01Day Tour to Taquile island  by Private Speed Boat + tour guide, visit Uros island & Taquile, lunch, transfers & Insurance Policy

 Tourist Attractions (Peru)

Taquile island (preinca funeral towers) Amantani island (preinca temples), farming terraces, Uros island. Optional fishing in lake Titicaca.

Fleet & Facilities (Peru)

Private land transportation, luxury speed boat, cooler on board, restaurant on Taquile island, lodge on Amantani island, kayak service

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Join us for A Cruise on Table Rock Lake

Experience the beauty of Table Rock Lake on one of our Lady Liberty cruises. From a fine dining experience to a lake tour, our experienced captain will do the work so you can sit back, relax and take in the scenery while we cruise the water.

THE HISTORY OF THE LADY LIBERTY

Big Cedar Lodge’s Lady Liberty 62-foot luxury yacht offers Ozark travelers a glimpse of an almost-forgotten era.  The story behind Lady Liberty is one steeped in family, freedom, and the American spirit.

Lady Liberty Day Cruise

March 21 at 7:15 pm.

Soak up the sun as you enjoy a buffet-style lunch aboard Lady Liberty and cruise the lake with sophistication, comfort, and elegance.

• Virtual Tour
• Dates: Tuesdays from May through August
• Time: 12pm-2pm
• Location:   Long Creek Marina
• Cost:  $70/Adult, $35/Kids (4-11)
• Private party seating is not guaranteed

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Lady Liberty Brunch Cruise

Start your morning on the water with mimosas and a plated brunch aboard Lady Liberty! You’ll set sail on Table Rock Lake on our luxury yacht while enjoying delicious food and unforgettable views.

• Dates: Select dates from May to September
• Location: Long Creek Marina
• Cost: $70/Adult, $35/Kids (4-11)

Private party seating is not guaranteed.

Lady Liberty Dinner Cruise

Enjoy, excellent food and drink, breath taking lake views, and live entertainment aboard this custom built 62’ luxury yacht. Capture the beauty of a by-gone era while employing the modern amenities of today.

• Dates: Select dates from March through September
• Cost: $120/Adult, $70/Kids (4-11)

Lady Liberty Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy an evening out on our signature Dinner cruise with a twist! After a fantastic meal and relaxing tour of the lake, when the sun goes down, you will be treated to Big Cedar Lodge’s bombastic holiday fireworks show!

• Dates: May 26th, July 4th, & September 1st
• Cost: $200/Adult, $100/Kids (4-11)

Exclusive Fireworks Cruise Menu

Fall Foliage Day Cruise

Experience the beautiful fall colors and wildlife of the Ozarks while enjoying a buffet-style meal as Lady Liberty navigates down Table Rock Lakes passage to the Natural State of Arkansas.

• Dates: Select dates in October and November

Fall Foliage Dinner Cruise

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The layout can be entirely customized by the owner, as can the decor and furnishings. The lower deck is currently configured with two guest staterooms, three crew cabins, and a VIP, while the main deck features another VIP, the owner’s suite, a spacious lounge, and a functional galley. Two additional crew cabins are located in the bow, while the upper deck sports a lounge, a pantry, the captain’s cabin, and the wheelhouse. The interior could be tweaked to include one epic family area or even three VIPs. Owners can also add a spa to the owner’s suite or the VIPs.

Outside, the cat offers over 3,000 square feet of deck space for alfresco dining, entertaining, and lounging. The partially sheltered sundeck is adorned with sunbeds and a bar, while the upper deck is home to an inviting Jacuzzi. Down below, the stern is equipped with fold-out platforms that can be lowered to connect guests with the ocean. The expandable area doubles as a waterside beach club and a mooring spot for runabouts or Jet Skis.

Mariani says he can further develop the project with an engineer and interior designer, meaning that the chosen shipyard should be able to easily execute the build. He just has to reel in an owner.

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‘Exceptional’ prehistoric canoes found at bottom of Italian lake. See Neolithic finds

As divers scoured the floor of an Italian lake off the Mediterranean, the wooden edge of a canoe poked out from the dirt.

The lake, just outside modern-day Rome, was once home to an ancient people before the water rose and time moved on.

Archaeologists began searching the lake for evidence of ancient civilizations in 1989, but it was only recently they made one of their biggest discoveries.

Wooden canoes, almost perfectly preserved, were buried in the sediment in the bottom of the lake.

They may be the oldest ever made in the region , according to a new study published March 20 in the journal PLOS One.

“The dugout canoes at La Marmotta are undoubtedly exceptional examples of prehistoric boats and nautical systems,” the researchers said. “Their size, the other elements associated with them, and the variety of tree species make this site a compulsory point of reference in any discussion on the neolithisation process around the Mediterranean Sea and the origins of sailing.”

The research team found five wooden canoes, ranging in size, shape and material on the bottom of the lake, according to the study.

The first canoe was “huge,” the researchers said, more than 30 feet long and made from the trunk of an oak tree. There were also carved holes in portions of the canoe, suggesting ropes may have been tied to the vessel and even a sail, according to the study. It could have also been attached to another boat, appearing like a catamaran, which would have offered “greater safety and stability” for moving people, animals and goods on open water.

The second canoe, more than 15 feet long and made from an alder tree, is thought to have been a fishing boat or a vessel for transporting people and small animals across the lake, the study said. It was found with an additional large piece of wood with a carved hole, suggesting “its function might have been … to secure the canoe when the water level rose in the lake,” the researchers said.

Another canoe made of alder was also found with reinforcements similar to the first canoe, the researchers said, and was similar in size at around 25 feet long. There were three sticks attached to the canoe as it sat on the bottom of the lake, meaning it was once on land and being held in place, according to the study.

A fourth canoe, less preserved than the others, was made from a poplar tree, the researchers said. Because it had deteriorated, its accurate size could not be measured, and it had a large fracture from the stern.

The last canoe, an 31-foot boat made from a beech tree, was found in parts and was likely larger than what could be measured, the researchers said. There were reinforcing marks made on the truck of the tree used for the canoe, according to the study.

“The studies conducted on the canoes from La Marmotta show that they were carved with polished adzes and axes,” the researchers said. “At La Marmotta, woodworking has been clearly attested by the use-wear study of the stone adzes and axes recovered in the excavations.”

The researchers used radiocarbon dating to determine the age of the canoes, a process that measures how carbon breaks down over time.

They found the canoes had been carved between 5700 and 5100 B.C., meaning they are “the oldest known Neolithic boats,” the researchers said.

“These canoes at La Marmotta, and the occupation of many islands in the eastern and central Mediterranean during the Mesolithic and particularly the early Neolithic periods, are irrefutable proof of the ability of those societies to travel across the water,” according to the study. “This is enormously significant, because all the canoes found at European Mesolithic and Neolithic sites are associated with lakes and therefore with sailing in those waters.”

The size of the boats alone prove they must have been used for larger distances of travel, the researchers said. Lake Bracciano, where the La Marmotta site sits, is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by the River Arrone. The river runs for just under 25 miles, and “it is therefore possible that (the canoes) were used to cover” the distance, and “were used both in the lake and on the sea.”

Other artifacts found at the site, like pottery and white ceramic figurines, originate from Greece and the Balkans, so the boats may have been used to reach far off lands for trade and commerce.

“These canoes and nautical technology are undoubtedly reminiscent of much more recent navigation systems,” the researchers said. “This shows that many of the major advances in sailing must have been made in the early Neolithic.”

The canoes were found at Lake Bracciano, about a 25-mile drive northwest from Rome.

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