Scheduled Tours

During your visit to St. Michaels, tour this historic Eastern Shore town and the surrounding area by water, learn some local history, view wildlife in their natural setting, and maybe even bask in one of our glorious sunsets!

Spring is coming! The PATRIOT will offer a partial schedule of cruises for groups, charters and the public beginning in April. The PATRIOT will operate 4 daily cruises on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Weekday cruises are offered on a reservation basis. Please email (info@patriotcruises.com) or call (410-745-3100) for those days and times.

The PATRIOT will run a full schedule (4 daily cruises, 7 days a week) from mid-May to mid-September, and then operate on a reduced schedule until the end of October.

	Daily Departure Times	Narrated Cruise Duration
	11:00 a.m.	60 minutes
	12:30 p.m.	90 minutes
	2:30 p.m.	60 minutes
	4:00 p.m.	60 minutes

The captain and crew welcome you aboard the PATRIOT to join us on one of our four daily scenic cruises. Come aboard, sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful views along the Miles River. Our historic narration provides information about what St. Michaels once had and what it now has to offer. While cruising aboard the PATRIOT relax on our climate-controlled main deck or enjoy the breeze on our canopied upper deck. For your further enjoyment we have a shipboard bar serving snacks and beverages, including beer, wine and spirits. Clean restrooms are available with handicapped access. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to time of departure.

RATES	Individual	Group
Adults	$24.50	$20.50
Children 11 & under	$5.00	$5.00
Children 12-17	$12.50	$12.50
Seniors 62+	$20.75	$18.50

• Prices include 10% amusement tax and fuel surcharge.
• Ten or more people are considered a group.
• To qualify for the Group Rate, payment must be made with one transaction.  If paid individually, the Individual Rate applies.
• Complimentary Ticket Policy: One complimentary ticket is provided for each 35 paying passengers in a group; the driver is free.
• Professional tour operator rates are available.
• For a printable version in PDF, click on Individual and Group Rates.

SUMMER WEEKEND EVENING CRUISES

Enjoy our popular evening cruises from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. A little island music and a beautiful cruise on the Miles River are available every Friday and Saturday evening. A minimum of ten passengers is required. Tickets are $24.50 each. Call 410.745.3100 for reservations.

GROUP LUNCHEON WHILE CRUISING

Enjoy a group lunch while cruising aboard the PATRIOT. It's a St. Michaels tradition and allows you more free time for sightseeing! Departure time is 12:30 p.m. and the cruise lasts 90 minutes. We will coordinate a delicious lunch with one of our local catering companies. Group Luncheons are not private charters. However, advance reservation is required at least 60 days before the event. A final guaranteed count and menu selections are due no less than 14 days before the event. Cancellations must be in writing.

For details and menu selections just click on Group Luncheon Choices for printable information in PDF.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

RATES
All rates are effective January 1, 2010 through the season. Special rates may be charged for holiday weekends.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES
No food or beverage is to be brought on board without prior permission by the PATRIOT Office/Crew. Under no circumstances are alcoholic beverages allowed to be brought on the vessel at any time.

ALCOHOL
To be served alcohol you must be 21 years of age with proper ID. Anyone under the age of 21 found consuming alcoholic beverages and those contributing to their consumption will be returned to the dock immediately. Bartenders have the authority to withhold alcohol from anyone they feel is exceeding normal consumption.

EMBARKING AND DISEMBARKING
An additional fee will be charged for pick-up and drop-off at any location other than St. Michaels Harbor. Any change in location must be approved by the captain of the PATRIOT.

ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment is allowed on the lower deck only, unless prior permission has been given by our office.

SMOKING
Smoking is allowed only on the open areas of the upper deck.

ILLEGAL DRUGS
USCG Zero Tolerance/termination of charter.

AUTHORITY
The Captain has complete authority aboard the vessel at all times.

Click on Important Information for a printable PDF version.

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