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Annapolis Harbor Cruise And US Naval Academy Tour

Travel with the Pack to Maryland's state capital, Annapolis, for a walking tour of the prestigious United Sates Naval Academy, guided tour of the Maryland State House, a narrated Annapolis Harbor Cruise and free time to browse and explore the beautiful downtown. Also, enjoy a delightful lunch included at a local rstaurant.

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Package Includes:  Lunch, 1-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the United States Naval Academy, Guided Tour of the Maryland State House, Narrated Annapolis Harbor Cruise and Free Time to Browse and Explore Downtown Annapolis and Transportation

*Please Note:  Valid photo identification is required to enter the Maryland State House and the United States Naval Academy grounds. *

**Any cruise may be altered or cancelled by its Captain due to severe weather conditions**

***ALL WOLF’S TOURS – TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

Upon arrival in Annapolis, Maryland, the group meets our USNA certified guide for a 60-minute walking tour of the prestigious United States Naval Academy. Founded in 1845, the Naval Academy is home to 4,000 of our country's future naval leaders. As you stroll through the beautiful campus you will experience the sense of military tradition and heritage all around us. Your visit includes the Naval Chapel, the Crypt of John Paul Jones, Bancroft Hall, and various monuments that represent defining moments in the Academy's history. At the conclusion of the tour, you will walk to the Maryland State House for a guided walking tour of the building. Construction of the State House was begun in 1772 but was delayed by the outbreak of the American Revolution, and then completed in 1779. The interior of the original section of the State House was constructed of wood and plaster. The newer colonial revival section has matched veined Italian Marble walls and columns. A broad black line across the columned lobby marks the line between the two sections. The Maryland State House was the first peacetime capitol of the United Stated and is the only state house ever to have served as the nation's capitol. After your tour, lunch is included at an area restaurant. Next, you head to City Dock to take a 40-minute sightseeing cruise with spectacular views of the Annapolis Harbor and the banks of the US Naval Academy. Hear about the Annapolis' integral role as an historic seaport and even catch a glimpse of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Once back on land, you have free time to browse the downtown shops and get a bite of dinner on your own before departing for home.

Please Note: Valid photo identification is required to enter the Maryland State House and the United States Naval Academy grounds. * **Any cruise may be altered or cancelled by its Captain due to severe weather conditions** ***This tour involves a lot of walking*** ***ALL WOLF'S TOURS - TIMES AND ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

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“ The narration has been the same one they've had for 10+ years, but it's fun and you'll learn a lot about the naval academy . ” in 5 reviews

“ I booked a 40 minute cruise with my funny little hunny, who is from California and I thought she might enjoy a little excursion while learning about what was at one point the nation's capital. ” in 2 reviews

“ At Michaels was an unexpected delight because the scenery was so perfectly serene and welcome when we arrived. ” in 3 reviews

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In Annapolis we came across a very touristy thing to do. We went on a 40 minute cruise tour of Annapolis. This was a sailing across Chesapeake Bay. We didn't plan this in advance, we just saw them boarding the ship, and decided let's go! The tickets are $25 for adults, and $10 for kids. The tickets cost the same if purchased on line. It was such a beautiful day, which was honestly the biggest selling point. Pretty quickly after we boarded, the sailing began. You can sit on the lower level or up higher. We sat on the higher level. This sailing was smooth and easy. The gentle wind was welcome and refreshing. The guided tour narrator was prerecorded. If it was live, it might have been more interesting and I might have listened a bit more. There was a young man who was going around taking pictures for us with our devices. They have a bar and restrooms on the lower level. I didn't utilize these. This was a very pleasant cruise ride across the Chesapeake Bay.

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Jun 6, 2024

We're so glad you joined us and enjoyed the cruise! Thank you for sharing!

I would give this cruise 5 stars if we were treated with respect. Clean boat. Sweet captain. Great view. Smooth ride. But the lady. I don't know her name. She acted like we were babies or that we don't know how to be parents to our kids. She picked on us and stood near us just to watch us. We weren't the only ones on the boat, but the only Deaf. So I really did feel like she looked down on us and became bossy. "Don't do this. Don't do that." And just watched us like we paid her to babysit us. Why aren't you watching other parents and boss them like you did to us? BTW, this boat ride wasn't our first time. And we did not have anyone onboard bossing us and my kids did the same thing every time- getting excited they're on the boat, but they weren't monkeys like she acted. Lady- we know our kids, not you. And we were always right next to our kids. Please mind your own business and treat everyone equally. Our Deafness does not make us incompetent that we needed you to babysit us. Will we ride on the boat again? Not with that lady onboard.

May 2, 2023

We are so sorry and disappointed that this was your experience with us. We certainly expect more from our team. Upper management has been informed. Would you mind sharing what day and time you cruised, so that we can address this with our team by emailing [email protected]. We plan to use this as a learning opportunity, and we certainly hope you will join us again.

Great live music by Red Betty & The Ruckus last night! This ship provided an excellent evening sunset cruise. We spent the first half of the night looking at the beautiful houses and boats and landscape. But by the end of the night, many people were rocking out on the dance floor. What a fun evening on the water!

Jul 31, 2023

We're so glad you enjoyed our Annapolis Sunset Cruise with Live Music! Thank you for sharing, and we hope to see you again soon!

The Only Review You Need To Read I was born & raised in Maryland and have been to Annapolis many times; however I've never taken a cruise around the Severn river until today. I booked a 40 minute cruise with my funny little hunny, who is from California and I thought she might enjoy a little excursion while learning about what was at one point the nation's capital. Parking by the water was a bit of a challenge as it was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning and I was driving myself nuts trying to navigate all of the one-way streets in the nearby neighborhood, so I just opted to pay the $30 for public parking. The walk to the harbor was no big deal, we made it to the check-in spot, got our tickets, got in line, then in single file, they granted us access onto the boat. We made our way up to the top deck, found a bench next to the captain's wheelhouse, and I chatted it up with the friendly captain with some small talk before we set sail. Then after a couple toots of his horn, we were off. For the next 35 or so minutes, we were treated to a nice education about the Naval academy, surrounding buildings, the Chesapeake Bay bridge and other interesting bits and pieces about Annapolis. It was a pleasant leisurely ride, and with the exception of people who came speeding by and causing waves, not too choppy (for those who might get a little woozy on a boat). There's also a little bar for refreshments, as well as a restroom if you don't think you can wait until you get back to the public restrooms at the harbor. This was a really fun activity if you are entertaining guests from out of town, on a date (because there are lots of things to do in walking distance after the boat ride), or if you just want something interesting to do while learning a little trivia about the Old Line State. Next up for us will be taking the all day cruise down to St. Michael's. I highly recommend this cruise line!

The cruise ship for the 40 minute tour

Me and my funny little hunny.

Aug 22, 2022

This is wonderful to hear! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you for our Day on the Bay to St. Michaels soon. Thank you for sharing!

I am going to review the 40 minute cruise on the Harbor Queen ship. I just recently went on this boat with my family and have probably done this about 6-7 times since I moved here 10+ years ago. It's a fun, easy thing to do with family from out of state and few will be disappointed. The boat doesn't look like much, but it's a very pleasant cruise. The narration has been the same one they've had for 10+ years, but it's fun and you'll learn a lot about the naval academy. The crew are amazing and if you have any young kids, let the captain know they are here and they'll probably let them "drive" the ship. There are food and beverages (alcoholic) but nothing here is special and I would recommend against it, except maybe the fresh popcorn which is $2. Again, the focus is the narration and the beautiful views, which this ship has many!

The ship, the Harbor Queen as she came into dock.

A view of the naval academy while we sailed.

We're so glad to hear that you have enjoyed the cruise so many times over the years and hope to see you again soon! Thank you for sharing!

Annapolis Seaport: This was a good way to take a break from walking around the waterfront. Watermark offers over nine different cruises providing history & culture lessons of the Chesapeake Bay area. They also have a location at the Baltimore Inner Harbor. We were on the Harbor Queen boat ($19 per adult) that provided us with a 45-minute narrated cruise of historic Annapolis & the banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Due to the Pandemic, the occupancy has been decreased to provide a comfortable atmosphere while adhering to social distancing requirements. We opted to sit on the lower deck at the bow as the upper level was more occupied. There's a full bar service with light snacks available for purchase, restrooms & disability accessibility. The entire crew before, during & after were great with their service, guidance & assistance. Extra thanks to Daniel, the Cruise Waiter as he was such a friendly & accommodating individual. We enjoyed taking in the scenic views, watching the sunset, vibing with the ebb & flow of the water. I'm thinking of embarking on the St. Michaels excursion next. The ticket stand is located at 1Dock Street, look for the Red umbrella.

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Aug 24, 2020

We're so glad you enjoyed your experience and hope you join us for our Day on the Bay to St. Michaels cruise! Thanks for sharing!

On first blush, this seems like it'd be the most unpleasant and touristy thing imaginable. Way better than you'd think, though. In fact, it was awesome! I got roped into this on a 90 deg summer day-- by others I was with. I was very unenthusiastic. The cool, breezy riparian air was incredible, and the views were cool too. Went on the Bay cruise, but it was too choppy, so we adjourned to the Severn. It did not disappoint. Cool seeing the Naval Academy and all the little inlets of the Severn. If you ever try to look when you're on the bridge, but wish you didn't have to watch traffic and had more than a second, you'll like this. good photo ops for people, wildlife and scenery. there's a pre-recorded(?) speech with a couple interesting (and sometimes mildly inaccurate) factoids, but you can mostly ignore it. I thought I was an ace at parallel parking, but you should see the captain bring this huge thing in to dock! She was amazingly hum-drum about it. three things... one, there's lots of fuel fumes when the boat does a six point turn to get out of the docks, but it builds character... I'm a wimp with asthma and if i can do it, you can too. two, bring sunscreen and secure your hair/hat-- best views are on the top deck and there's not much shade and a lot of strong wind. three, you'll have to park at a garage and walk, the meters won't give you enough time... be sure to check annapolisparking dot com!

Excellent day trip to st Michaels. Definitely recommend this business and the trip.

Sep 5, 2023

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Fun cruise! The staff was great. Always present and very pleasant so you felt safe but never intrusive. This is a vacation while staying in town because the pace is slow. The cruise time and on shore time is perfect for connecting with friends and family. At Michaels was an unexpected delight because the scenery was so perfectly serene and welcome when we arrived. All the residents and business staff were absolutely welcoming. Will definitely take out of towners here to slow the pace of their travels. One guest was so enamored she is looking into purchasing a home here in the future.

Aug 14, 2023

We are so glad that you enjoyed Day on the Bay to St. Michaels! Thank you for sharing, and we hope to see you again soon!

I previously purchased a gift card for an Annapolis to St Michaels cruise for my elderly mother in law (who lives in California). Due to the pandemic and the fact that my family is suddenly relocating out of state and will not be returning to the Annapolis area, I requested a refund. Despite the fact that Watermark currently isn't even offering weekday cruises to St. Michaels, they refused. Taking money for a service that a customer cannot utilize, and not making an exception for extenuating circumstances during a pandemic seems to me to be bad business practice. I have requested refunds for gift cards and memberships for restaurants and attractions we will not have a chance to fully utilize, and this is actually the only business that would not consider a refund. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend Watermark. There are a lot of wonderful options in the area that seem to treat customers with more understanding during these unprecedented times.

Aug 26, 2020

We strive to provide exceptional customer service at all times. Due to the pandemic, we are short staffed and apologize that we were not able to contact you sooner. One of our staff members reached out today. We hope that you'll give Watermark another chance in the future.

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