It was an amazing cruise! Beautiful day with an experienced crew, Captain Rob and First Mate John…read more John was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the boat and we had a nice time conversing with him. Just a great sail and would highly recommend.

Sunset cruise on 31 May 2026 was spectacular. Great crew, knowledgeable, hospitable and friendly…read more Always eager to explain all that is going on. Captain GM was excellent. Book this cruise!!!

We had an excellent time as first time sailors. Surprised my boyfriend with a weekend in St…read moreMichaels and this really was the cherry on top. Ryan, our first mate, was wonderful. He let me raise the sail (so fun) and was a genuinely lovely addition to the experience. I'd highly recommend a beer tasting if you want an added touch.

We were fortunate that it was just my wife and me, so had entire boat to ourselves. We left at…read more11A thinking that would be prime wind, but it was a little slow for first hour. Then we got a nice breeze and sailed the Miles for another couple hours. In addition to the sailing, hospitality was on point with a nice selection of IPAs and champagne. LP is beautifully restored. Crew was informative, knowledgeable and shared a few interesting tales. Would highly recommend.

When I started planning my very first trip to St. Michaels, there was one attraction that made the…read moreitinerary before almost anything else: the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. I'd heard so many people rave about it that I figured it deserved a few hours of my vacation. Turns out...a few hours wasn't nearly enough! Admission was $22 for adults, and one of my favorite surprises was learning that your ticket is good for two consecutive days. A volunteer at the front desk gave me a wonderful overview of the property, explained how everything worked and made sure I knew I was welcome to come back the following day as long as I didn't lose my admission sticker. That's tremendous value for everything there is to see! The first thing I realized after walking through the doors? This isn't just a museum. It's an entire waterfront campus! The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum sits right on the Miles River and includes historic buildings, floating vessels, exhibitions, gardens, a working shipyard where traditional wooden boats are still restored and built, and enough history to keep you wandering for hours. Whether you're interested in Chesapeake Bay history, boats, lighthouses, watermen or simply beautiful places to explore, there's something here for just about everyone. Now...in true to me fashion...I headed straight for the gift shop before I looked at anything else. My philosophy is simple: shop first, think about it while I explore, and if I still love it by the time I leave, I already own it. Except...that didn't exactly happen this time. I found something I loved immediately, bought it right away and happily carried my purchase around the museum for the rest of my visit. RELATED SIDEQUEST & PRO TIP: While I was wandering through the gift shop, I overheard another visitor asking an employee if they sold U.S. Lighthouse Society Lighthouse Passport books. Wait...what passport?! Excuse me while I casually eavesdrop. A very quick Google search later, I had fallen headfirst into yet another travel rabbit hole. Apparently there's an entire Lighthouse Passport Program where visitors collect official lighthouse stamps from locations all over the country. Well...that sounds dangerously like something I would absolutely obsess over! The museum has an official lighthouse stamp available at the front desk, so even though I don't own the passport yet, I stamped a blank piece of paper to tuck safely away until I order one. I have a sneaking suspicion I'll be back to stamp the real thing someday! PRO TIP: Get your lighthouse passport before you go! I spent the next several hours wandering the campus completely at my own pace. One thing I really appreciated was that the museum lets you create your own experience. Some exhibits fascinated me, others I breezed through, and there was never any pressure to see things in a particular order. It felt more like exploring than touring. The museum itself was fantastic and easily worth the $22 admission. More than anything, I came away impressed by how much pride everyone there takes in preserving and sharing the history of the Chesapeake Bay. It's clear this isn't simply a collection of artifacts. It's a place that's actively keeping an important part of Maryland's history alive. Whether you're visiting St. Michaels for a weekend or just passing , I'd absolutely recommend making time for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. And while you're there...don't forget to get your lighthouse passport stamp!

This is a lovely museum. The exhibita are well done. They have numerous buildings to explore with…read moredifferent parts of maritime history. We used the overnight docking facilities which come with electricity and showed and bathroom. We had a great time.

Very helpful employees. Everyone consistently goes above and beyond to make every part of your…read morevisit memorable... as I happen to have memory and balance issues, the dock-hands help me so much. Thanks especially to Maron today!!!

Excellent marina. This is our "go to" place in St Michael's. And Marin is a great dockhand…read more Dan

Very nice experience! We cruised on the miles River. The cruise is a total of 70 mins. Everyone was…read moreso nice. We also received good background history of St.Michael's. This cruise line has two levels. The lower deck which is closed in. It also has a small bar area for drinks as well as non- alcoholic beverages. They sell light snacks such as chips, hotdogs, etc. I tried the Miles River drink. It was delicious. She made it perfectly. We decided to let the wind blow in our hair. So we remained on the top level which was open windows. The views were amazing. Just bring a light jacket because it gets a little windy on the water. I would like to do this again. Maybe during warmer weather though. Even though I still enjoyed everything about it. If you're interested in learning St. Michael's history while enjoying the calming waters. This would be perfect.

If you enjoy a relaxing boat ride, Patriot Cruises is for you! One a two-level boat that looks like…read morea historic ferry, the cruise is 70 minutes and includes a tour pointing out historic sites and beautiful waterfront mansions. The final 20 minutes includes music and relaxation. There's a bar and snack area in the lower level and enclosed seating with tables. Upstairs is open air seating. To see most of the properties noted, sit on the right side of the boat. Bring cash so you can tip at the end.

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.

SP&P has revamped their business under new ownership, but none of their online information has been…read moreupdated. We searched extensively on foot for the advertised shop. They are no longer at that location. Bikes are obtained at public bike racks around town and unlocked with a combination that is texted to you. That is very convenient but knowing that ahead of time would have been nice. Alse, their prices were increased over the ones advertised online. The prices are still reasonable, but they should honor the advertised prices until they get their act together.

We had to cancel at the last minute the day of our rentals due to river condition. Even though…read moreDave easily could have not refunded us, he allowed us to back out. it was very much appreciated. Highly recommend him as a someone with high integrity. ~Kathy B.

A fantastic day.on the water with family and friends. Cannot say enough about the service, and…read morehistory lesson about Cambria Maryland and the staffnon the boat who went out of their way to ensure an enjoyable outing.

DO NOT USE THEM!!! I used them once and had a fantastic experience. I called them again to bring my…read morefamily out and something was drastically different. Every call I had with the owner was bizarre and confusing. He asked for a $545 deposit, which after my 1st experience I was happy to give. The weeks leading up to the excursion I kept getting the most confusing calls, to the point where I gave him an out to just cancel the trip as it seemed he didnt want to do it. He assured me he wanted to, but then asked for more of a deposit. I refused, citing that he has zero up front costs, so a deposit is hardly necessary in the first place. Then comes the day we are to depart, and I get a ton of texts giving me not 1, not 2, but EIGHT (8) REASONS as to why he had to cancel on me. I tried calling him he refused to answer the phone, he would only text me. I demanded a refund, he first said "Done" but 3 days have gone by and still no refund. He then responded saying he would give me an "upgraded gift certificate" to do another trip with him instead of a refund. I was confused, bc he said that he sent the money back! Either way I explained that in no way shape or form do I want a gift certificate as I would never spend another penny with him. DO NOT USE THEM!!

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.

This place is a rip off. Brought my boat in to have the ignition replaced and rewired. Got the boat…read moreback, ignition not replaced. Paid $347. Explained the problem again, showed them the problems again, asked them to replace the ignition and the coosa board behind it. I got it back, coosa board replaced, ignition not touched, charged another $330.39. To fix what they didnt fix the first time I paid for. Then when I compained they said, "Bring it back in and we will fix it". Why so you can charge me another $750? What a scam.....They say theyre all about the customer, yeah, stealing there money.

This is a great marina to stay at in StMikes . It's a no frills kinda place. End of Carpenter…read morestreet so close to all the action, like shopping and drinking. Lol. Great view of the harbor. We have been staying here for years. Showers very clean. Plenty of water pressure to boat. WiFi pretty good. New owners are doing a great job! See ya soon.