They are pet friendly and easy to book. They pick up the phone which is great. You can book River…read morecruise tickets on their website up to 2 hours before departure, or call them on the phone. They take cash at the pier or you can scan a QR code there to pay using your phone. Clean boat and not crowded, which is a plus. The best part is they allow dogs. We had a 1.5 hour cruise. Our captain was great, smooth ride and he shared lots of factoids about Saint Michael. He's a local and loves the town.

We booked a last minute sunset cruise and it was one of the highlights of our trip! This cruise is…read moreBYOB and super laid back. We saw awesome sunsets, beautiful views of the Maritime Museum, Yacht Club, and Inn at Perry Cabin, and the piece de resistance -- a pod of eight dolphins (mother and babies!) frolicking along the water. For $45 a person, it was well-priced. I think this would be great for a group of friends or family.

The Inn at Perry Cabin is a classic and gorgeous spot to visit if you're in the area so we wanted…read moreto try the restaurant while we were there. We enjoyed our meal and the wait staff treated us very well. The food was good and plated very nicely. Not a meal that blew me away necessarily but it was all very cooked and seasoned well. There was live music happening in the back room, with some green and blue lighting which was a bit odd for the rest of the vibe of the restaurant. They were mixing high end dining with dive bar energy. Loved that they had live music but it was the song selection and lighting that just threw me off a bit. If we ever come back I think I'd want to be outside on the patio for a drink, an appetizer and the ambiance but wouldn't necessarily need to pay the high cost for the meal.

I haven't been there in years, and quite honestly it wasn't that good. Perry Cabin seems to have…read moredone all they can to block the view and entrance to non-guests. There are so many other good places to eat in St. Michael's, why go there? It does appear that Perry Cabin frequently stops delivery vehicles in the right-of-way of Rt. 33 for unloading event equipment which causes a bit of a hazards to traffic. Years ago the lounge was a nice place to enjoy a beverage and light meal, maybe it still is for hotel guests.

This was our second year at Queenstown Harbor for 3 days. We had 6 golfers in 3 bungalows. As…read moreusual check-in was painless and the bungalows are so comfortable for each visitor. The River and Lakes golf courses were kept in great condition and very challenging. The Queenstown Harbor location was also very convenient to a number and variety of very good, local restaurants. Most of all, all the Queesntown Harbor employees were so courteous and responsive to us...they are certainly customer focused!

88 degrees today. Zero water / hydration stations on the course. Beverage cart (seen briefly as we…read moreapproached the first tee) was not seen the entire time we were golfing. But the computer on the golf cart kept reminding us that we were 10 minutes behind speed of play (with zero golfers behind us). I complained to the pro shop after the round about the beverage cart. They left me with the impression that they didn't particularly care and that was just the way it is.

Had such a fun experience here on a girls trip!…read more Checking in was a breeze. They had my keys (yes old school keys!!) in a little envelope and the staff was so efficient and friendly. Plus there was bubbly!! My room was on the second floor facing the bay and it was so dreamy. The room was spacious and comfortable. My only complaint is that there wasn't any outlets close to the bed to be able to charge my devices, so I had to do it in the bathroom. We swam in the pool, played bocce and cornhole, used the paddle boards (watch out for jellyfish and sharks!!), and bought s'mores supplies to roast around the fire pits. I loved being able to walk around barefoot as their grass is so soft. The Breakfast spread was pretty typical of a hotel -- muffins, bagels, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt, fruit, and hot coffee.

I'm so late in posting this review and was reminded to do so when I went to look into booking…read moreanother stay with my family for this summer. In October, I stayed in the Wylder Hotel for a quick weekend away. It was my first time and I have to say it was the most relaxing and peaceful trip. The hotel's property is spacious and beautiful with a stunning view of the water. There are fire pits around the property to gather around, have a drink, roast marshmallows or just watch the sun go down. There is also a restaurant attached to the hotel which was perfect for having drinks and dinner at for a resort kind of vibe. The sauna on the property with a cold water plunge was incredible! You can sign up at the front desk for your session. The pool is another amazing amenity on the property to add to relaxation and fun. In the morning, there is a continental breakfast prepared. You are able to take your coffee and/ breakfast to any of the seating options. I found some really comfortable couches outside that were perfect to wake up to. They supply a bunch of community games as well. The room I stayed in was was on the smaller side. However, it didn't impact my stay. The bed was comfortable! The room was clean. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Like I said, I'm making another trip back but this time with my family and I can't wait to show them around and have a fun and peaceful weekend with them as well.

I was able to be a part of the first tour, and as someone with verrrryyy high standards, I must say…read moreI was pleased with my experience! The founder, Jamillah was extremely welcoming and you could tell that she was very passionate about her creation. Moving onto the food, which is the entire point of the tour! We started at Hen Quarter Prime, where I was greeted with the warmest welcome by the FTC team. We had chicken and waffles, and catfish and grits. I am NOT a grits girly, but when they are made well, I can indulge. The catfish was extremely flavorful and didn't need hot sauce, but I added it because I like things spicy! The chicken was crispy and flavorful and the waffle was fluffy, dense, and good stand alone without syrup! We had complimentary champagne and had mixers so we could customize our own mimosas. We also received a welcome gift, and a slice of cake, all compliments of the FTC crew! Next, we hit Makers Union Pub, and had their She She Crab Soup and their version of Bang Bang Shrimp. The shrimp also came with lettuce so you could make a wrap (this was when we could trust lettuce, LOL!). We then hit Milk & Honey, which I've been to and ordered from before (just not that location. We had their fried deviled eggs and mini shrimp po' boys. Now as a NOLA enthusiast, I'll say they didn't give Louisiana, but they were still good. Just want to set the expectation for anyone who loves NOLA and their food like I do. Rolled on to Wiseguys Pizza, which I had never heard of, and they had unique slices. The slices of pizza were also huge! This was the one place we didn't sit down and eat because it's so small inside. The worker brought the pizza to the bus, and everyone was able to select what slices they wanted. Wait, I almost forgot to say FTC supplied water, soda, AND alcoholic beverages! We all also received our own mini bottle of champagne! Talk about pulling out all the stops! They also provided take away containers, and boy did we need them! There was so much food on the tour! St. James was up next, which I've also been to before, so I was excited for it. Their jerk wings were delicious per usual, and I also got to try their crab fritters and plantains. Idk the rules to picking plantains, and I'm not typically a fan, but theirs were really good and had the perfect amount of char without tasting burnt. Last but not least, we had dessert at Southwest Soda Pop Shop. The fried oreos were soooooo bomb!! OMG. It was my first time having them, and I have honestly thought about them more times than I'd like to admit. At each stop, a staff member of the restaurant came and gave some brief history about the establishment and presented what each dish was. It was a nice touch. Now, let me be real. This is a food tour! You will be on the go, so don't expect to have an hour long experience in each restaurant. Have your camera ready! Be an adult! I was able to get pics and videos, because I was READY! I walked around some of the restaurants and got content and then sat down to eat when I was done. If you want to be talk to other tour goers, use your adult mouth and do so. By the end of the tour, everyone knew my name, and I knew most of theirs, even without using the name tags provided by FTC. It's the DMV. There MAY be some traffic. That cannot be predicted nor controlled by FTC. If you have bad knees, stay home! They also cannot control the level of WORK a staff member wants to do that day. If you feel the staff of the restaurant is not up to par, tell management or Jamillah so she can have it addressed. I can say all the staff members we encountered were pleasant, attentive, and helpful. Of course, there is always room for improvement when starting, but I can honestly say they hit the ground running with the first tour! As I said earlier in my review, I have HIGH expectations for events because my coins are involved! And they did not disappoint, even though it was the first tour. I support Black owned EVERYTHING, and we honestly have NOTHING like this in the DMV and it's needed. And when you see other tours like this start to pop up, just know Jamillah and the FTC crew did it first! If you want visuals, check out my reel on IG or TikTok @naysworldddd. I'm mad I couldn't make the second tour, and won't make the 3rd because your girl is booked and busy, but I promise you will catch me on another one! Much love to Jamillah and the FTC crew!

I really wanted to love this tour. The concept is fantastic, the branding was on point, and the…read moreeffort was obvious. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, the execution fell apart. Let's start with the positives. The communication leading up to the event was excellent. Emails were frequent, informative, and kept everyone updated. The branding was impressive too--the T-shirts, gift bags, and overall presentation made it feel like a premium experience. The luxury-style transportation was a nice touch, the hosts were friendly and energetic, and I appreciated the goodie bags and prizes for contest winners. The restaurant lineup also had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, the food tour itself never lived up to that potential. The biggest issue was...the food. At every stop, we were handed plates without knowing what we were eating. There should have been a printed tasting menu at each restaurant explaining what was being served and why it was selected. Even the hosts often didn't know what dishes were coming out, leaving guests guessing. The event was advertised as featuring large portions rather than samples or tastings, but that wasn't my experience. Most stops felt like samples, and because we were rushed every 30 minutes, there wasn't enough time to actually enjoy the food. There also wasn't any built-in time for photos. Many of us are foodies and content creators who wanted to capture the food, restaurants, and overall experience. Scheduling 10-15 minutes at one or two stops for photo ops would have benefited both guests and the participating restaurants through additional social media exposure. If the goal is to help restaurants gain repeat customers, showcase what they do best. Instead, many of the dishes felt random and didn't represent the restaurant's signature menu or cuisine. Other than possibly returning to Saint James, none of the stops inspired me to come back because I still don't know what their actual menu has to offer. Several restaurants also appeared unprepared for our arrival. At Tipsy Scoop, staff even mentioned they weren't aware our group was coming. The space was tiny with nowhere for everyone to sit. At another stop, we climbed what felt like 35 stairs at Vortex only to sit upstairs drinking water. That stop felt like a complete waste of time and unnecessary physical strain. When organizing an event like this, more information should be collected during registration. Don't just ask about food allergies. Ask about lactose intolerance, dietary restrictions, mobility concerns, accessibility needs, and who drinks alcohol versus who doesn't. Four of the six restaurants required climbing significant flights of stairs. Had I known that beforehand, I could have prepared differently. My right knee has been bothering me ever since. The drink options also needed improvement. Not everyone drinks alcohol. Why were shots and wine often the only options? Where were the soda, juice, mocktails, or other non-alcoholic beverages? There was also too much emphasis on games. I signed up for a food tour, not a competition. I wanted to relax, socialize, and enjoy great food, not spend the afternoon playing games. Communication during the tour also became confusing, especially regarding the social media contest and drink tickets. The moment the tour really lost me was Kitchen + Kocktails. I've eaten there before and genuinely enjoyed their food. That's why being served only a poorly made caesar salad and watery, overly spicy gumbo honestly felt insulting. It was a terrible representation of what that restaurant is actually capable of. The same goes for Vortex. I know both restaurants can do much better than what we experienced that day. As a DMV foodie and content creator, I've attended plenty of curated dining events, so I know what a well-executed food experience looks like. This wasn't it. One thing that stood out was how much attention was given to the branding while the actual food experience seemed like an afterthought. I was originally planning to bring several friends with me. Thankfully, many of them couldn't attend because I honestly would have been embarrassed. I was the one encouraging others to support this event, and I left wishing I hadn't. With so many foodies and influencers on the tour, it also would have been nice to have a moment for everyone to introduce themselves and exchange social media handles. The idea behind this tour is excellent. With fewer restaurant stops, longer visits, signature menu selections, printed tasting menus, better communication with participating restaurants, more inclusive beverage options, accessibility considerations, dedicated photo-op time, and less focus on games, this could become an outstanding experience. The effort was there. The execution simply wasn't. Sadly, I won't be returning.

Today's adventure led us to walk on water . We purchased a Groupon for a 90 min watercraft…read moreexperience. Our host, Andy, was so awesome! He engineered this watercraft. It's still in the testing phase but we had a great time. No issues at all. Our journey started at Truxton Park Boat Launch. You have to park in the parking lot and walk about 2-3 min to the boat launch. We completed the consent and boarded the watercraft and took a brief tour of Annapolis while Andy "walked on water" to propel the boat. We saw tons of yachts and expensive houses. Next, we disembarked and sat on a blanket under a shaded tree for lunch and laughs . Andy is great with kids. After lunch, we hopped into the water for some swimming ‍‍ and water football (life jackets provided). Andy played an awesome water playlist to include the theme song for JAWS , Gilligans Island , and Titanic . After swimming, we got back on the boat for some stand-up paddling and squirting birds with a water gun. We saw a few beautiful herons and ospreys . We also waved and chit chatted with a few boaters and kayakers. It was a creative adventure! We had so much fun! *beware of jellies in the water* *tip Andy if you can* *bring snacks/water/sunscreen* *the Groupon is priced PER PERSON* *pack light... Andy has a floatable dry bag for valuables* Check it out http://www.groupon.com/deals/dove-watercraft-1?utm_campaign=UserReferral_mih&utm_source=undefined

This is a great and new thing everyone must try!!! Andy was a great captain. As we go for 60 mins…read morehe tell us what's around and a little education. He is new to the business and very very knowledgeable. You get to paddle the raft yourself - it is amazing- bring sunscreen- water, and umbrella, although andy have them aboard as well. He's flexible with the time so definitely give him a text! Dove watercraft is the only one in the area.

As another reviewer stated, the H.M Krentz is a working skipjack. Capt. Ed is a working oysterman…read morewho provides tours leaving from the Chesapeake Maritime Museum. His willingness to share his deep knowledge of the history and ecosystem of Chesapeake Bay and oyster industry made the two hour sailing cruise go by too quickly! The small boat makes for a great sailing experience. The sound of the water and no engine was very peaceful.

Spent a beautiful afternoon on the H.M Krentz, a working skipjack. Capt. Ed is a working oysterman…read morewho provides tours leaving from the Chesapeake Maritime Museum. He is extremely knowledgeable and and gave us a clear picture of the history, ecosystem and challenges faced by the Chesapeake Bay and oyster industry. His perspective as a working waterman added a perspective that tours conducted by those not immersed in the issues can lack. The sail was 2 hours long and included a dredging demonstration. This is someone who clearly loves what they do and it shows. The price was reasonable and despite being a native Marylander who tries to keep up with Bay concerns, I learned a great deal. I hope to be back soon.

Bought advance tickets to the Annapolis Trolley Tour. Had a hard time finding it (Main Street was…read moreclosed due to a farmers market) and missed the tour. I asked at the Visitors center if we can reschedule and was told no. However, it appears that you can buy tickets the same day so it's probably in your best interest to buy in person. My husband was able to find the trolley and see where it boards and said that a bunch of people were standing (just FYI). Tip: Dont buy advance tickets, the company will not reschedule if you're delayed due to traffic and local street closures.

A history tour of white mens accomplishments is tired. The driver was pleasant and enthusiastic and…read morehad some facts. But missing was WHO built the historic buildings-enslaved craftspeople did. I'm wondering if women contributed ANYTHING another than being a child bride or a wealthy wife- who had to give over all her wealth to a husband?! And thanks for mentioning the Kunte Kinte Memorial as we drive by but skipping over all it stands for. Its 2022 and this company needs to do better.