Let someone else drive the boat. Here are Chesapeake Bay cruises and boat tours we can tell you about with facts from the operators.
Quick answer: Chesapeake Bay cruises and boat tours include Watermark’s cruises from Annapolis: a 40-minute harbor and Naval Academy tour (March to October), a 90-minute Bay Bridge cruise and a Thomas Point Lighthouse cruise (April to September). In Virginia, a ferry runs from Reedville to Tangier Island, leaving at 10 a.m. and returning at 4:15 p.m.
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From Annapolis
| Cruise | Season | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Harbor and USNA | March to October | 40 min |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge | April to September | 90 min |
| Thomas Point Lighthouse | April to September | 1 hr 30 min |
| Scenic Severn River | April to September | 90 min |
| Day on the Bay to St. Michaels | Saturdays, May to September | 8 hrs |
Source: Watermark, checked 11/08/2026.[1] Watermark also runs a water taxi around Annapolis harbor.[1]
To Tangier Island
The Tangier Island ferry leaves Reedville, Virginia, at 10 a.m. It reaches Tangier at 11:30 and heads back at 2:15, returning at 4:15 p.m. A round trip costs $42.80 for adults and $26.75 for kids 4 to 12. Groups of 25 or more should call (804) 453-2628.[2]
Before You Book
Times and prices change. Check the operator’s site on the day you book.
Frequently asked questions
What boat tours leave from Annapolis? Watermark runs harbor, Bay Bridge, lighthouse and river cruises, plus a day trip to St. Michaels.
How do you get to Tangier Island? By boat; one ferry leaves Reedville, Virginia, at 10 a.m.
How much is the Tangier Island ferry? $42.80 round trip for adults from Reedville.
References
- [1] Watermark, Public Cruises in Annapolis and Baltimore – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] Tangier Island Cruises, Tangier Island Ferry – last checked 11/08/2026
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