A nice day spent on the charter, Captain and first mate were awesome. A little windy, but they…read morekept the Miss Patty very enjoyable!

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!!!

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.

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.

Absolutely incredible! If you are looking for a memorable experience on a beyond gorgeous boat look…read moreno further. We took our family of 7 out at the beginning of the summer and loved it. Couldn't have been a more beautiful day. So relaxing. Cpt Jeff was seriously a great host and a long time local. He made me wanna sell everything and buy a sailboat ha! You go out on this boat and you will too!

Worth every minute, captain Jeff and first mate pj were very friendly and knowledgable . Great…read moremargaritas and the boat is beautiful. Can't wait to go again.

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!

The Maritime Museum is such an interesting place to visit! We visited for a number of years at the…read moreold location, and we love all the updates at the new. The visitor center entrance building has great bathrooms and the new gift shop? Chef's kiss! We picked up a number of things for my toddler that she was interested in, including the cute Chadwick the Crab books. You can really tell the care that has gone into the exhibits, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Hopefully we can do one of the fun day long experiences working on a project there in the future! Definitely worth a stop if you're in St Michael's!

I have been a tour docent for Thomas Point Lighthouse going on 4 years now. We have always used…read morethe Sharp's Island with Chesapeake Lights. Captain Mike, and now Captain Gary, have always been fantastic at keeping all passengers safe and happy. They are very knowledgeable about the bay, the lighthouses and history. Doing the tours and being on the water is my most favorite thing to do. Captain Gary is super kind and funny as well. My boyfriend and I hope to do one of his other tours soon. I highly recommend this Captain and his boat. I was blessed to be on the surprise wedding tour and posted a few pics. I would have to say it was one of the best tours ever.

We spent a long, splendid day on the Northern Lights Expedition! This was our second trip with…read moreChesapeake Lighthouses, so we had seen the first couple, but after lunch we went all the way up to Pooles Island to see the oldest lighthouse on the bay! We went into the Baltimore area and saw range lights and a veterans hospital that was spooky but cool! We passed a bunch of ships on the way back and loved a long day on the bay!

We experienced a wonderful sailing tour of the harbor in Baltimore. Our captain and crew were…read morefriendly and skilled. We would have loved to hear more about Baltimore's history, or to have a glass of wine on our tour, but very much enjoyed the trip we took!

I work for this company and it's a great operation to see the inner harbor from the only…read moreperspective that matters, from the water.

Great stories and entertaining tour guide! We enjoyed the walk and details, I would do another one!read more

We are from Baltimore and went to St. Michael's for Labor Day Weekend. We signed up for the ghost…read moretour on Friday evening and it was great! We talked about the stuff we had learned all weekend! Keep up the tours - they really add a fun twist to all that St. Michael's has to offer! Tina Marie