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Are you ready to sail a skipjack on the shimmering Chesapeake Bay, hook the one that didn’t get away, climb a historical lighthouse for a keeper’s view of the world or stretch during stand up paddleboard yoga? Our Chesapeake Bay Storytellers offer all that … and then some. So what’s a Chesapeake Bay Storyteller? Known for being some of the most engaging and knowledgeable guides in the state, Storytellers have received instruction from the Maryland Office of Tourism, the U.S. National Park Service and each other. And they’re waiting to welcome you aboard for your very own Chesapeake Bay adventure. History Tours Sail back in time to meet pirates, privateers and other swashbuckling types on maritime history cruises and museum experiences. Storytellers will enthrall you with everything from accounts of Maryland’s Indigenous peoples to the delicious, multilayered lore of our famous Smith Island Cake — sometimes as you enjoy views upon views of glistening waterways. ◊ Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park ◊ Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind ◊ Calvert Marine Museum ◊ Capital SUP ◊ Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum ◊ Chesapeake City Water Tours ◊ Choptank Riverboat Company ◊ Experience Smith Island ◊ Havre de Grace Decoy Museum ◊ Megalodon Adventures ◊ Oxford-Bellevue Ferry ◊ Pride of Baltimore II ◊ Rent-A-Tour ◊ Shardana Sailing Charters ◊ Solomons Island Heritage Tours ◊ Tumblehome Cruises ◊ Watermark Journey Hook & Cook — Tasting Tours You hook ’em, they cook ’em! Dinner doesn’t get any fresher than this. Catch a giant rockfish or pull in a teeming crab pot and let “seasoned” guides cook up a dockside feast. Bait, tackle, license and oven mitts are all included. ◊ Bunky’s Charter Boats ◊ Fish the Bay Charters ◊ Matchcoat Sojourner Lighthouse Tours Get fantastic views of Maryland’s charming historical lighthouses from the water. You’ll traverse the cresting waves to find these gorgeous landmarks along sandy beaches, scenic shores and in hidden coves. ◊ Experience Smith Island ◊ Fish the Bay Charters ◊ Island Chill Yacht Charters ◊ Megalodon Adventures ◊ Solomons Island Heritage Tours ◊ U.S. Lighthouse Society, Chesapeake Chapter ◊ Watermark Journey Natural History Tours Want to forge family memories fossil hunting, learn about the ecology of the bay or marvel at majestic ospreys tending their young? Our Storytellers have the keys to unlock the bay’s magic, and offer adventures that are sure to wow your full crew. ◊ Anita C. Leight Estuary Center ◊ Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park ◊ Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind ◊ Bay Venture Outfitters ◊ Calvert Marine Museum ◊ Capital SUP ◊ Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum ◊ Chesapeake Heritage and Paleontology Tours (CHAPTours) ◊ Experience Smith Island ◊ Greenspring Tours ◊ Megalodon Adventures ◊ Shardana Sailing Charters ◊ Skipjack Kathryn ◊ Smithsonian Environmental Research Center ◊ Sultana Education Foundation ◊ Tuna the Tide Charter Service ◊ Watermark Journey ◊ Yieldcamp Sightseeing Cruises From sunup to sundown, Maryland is ready for her close-up. Hop on board and take in Instagrammable beaches, gorgeous lighthouses and jumpin’ rockfish as you cruise our fun-sized state’s super-sized waterways. ◊ Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park ◊ Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind ◊ Chesapeake City Water Tours ◊ Choptank Riverboat Company ◊ Experience Smith Island ◊ Fish the Bay Charters ◊ Island Chill Yacht Charters ◊ Megalodon Adventures ◊ Oxford-Bellevue Ferry ◊ Pride of Baltimore II ◊ Shardana Sailing Charters ◊ Skipjack Kathryn ◊ Solomons Island Heritage Tours ◊ Sultana Education Foundation ◊ Tumblehome Cruises ◊ Tuna the Tide Charter Service ◊ VanAlstine Seafood & Farm ◊ Watermark Journey Sailing Tours Whether you want to raise the sails and raise a glass, cruise on a historical ship or glide along on a state-of-the-art schooner, captains stand at the ready to show you the best of Maryland’s waters. ◊ Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park ◊ Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind ◊ Calvert Marine Museum ◊ Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum ◊ Island Chill Yacht Charters ◊ Pride of Baltimore II ◊ Shardana Sailing Charters ◊ Sultana Education Foundation Watermen’s Life Tours — Crabbing & Fishing Learn how to tong for oysters, pull a crab pot or cast a line from the locals most in the know — genuine Chesapeake Bay watermen. If relaxing is more your speed, our Storytellers will do the work and spin a yarn or two while you soak up the scenery. Bait, tackle, tongs and tall tales included. ◊ Experience Smith Island ◊ Fish the Bay Charters ◊ Skipjack Kathryn ◊ Solomons Island Heritage Tours ◊ VanAlstine Seafood & Farm Paddling Tours Glide through networks of water trails on a sunrise kayak tour, steer your canoe through moonlit marshlands or get your om on during paddleboard-yoga classes. Whatever your paddle preference, there’s something for you. Outings include equipment, licenses and a boatload of fun. ◊ Anita C. Leight Estuary Center ◊ Bay Venture Outfitters ◊ Calvert Marine Museum ◊ Capital SUP ◊ Megalodon Adventures ◊ Smithsonian Environmental Research Center ◊ Sultana Education Foundation Charter Fishing & Crabbing Tours Let our most accomplished captains guide you to the bay’s best fishing spots to catch red drum, striped bass, spot, blue catfish, flounder, Spanish mackerel and famed Maryland blue crabs. Tours include licenses and all the gear you need, so you can kick back and enjoy. ◊ Bay Hunter Charter Fishing ◊ Bunky’s Charter Boats ◊ Fish the Bay Charters ◊ Katherine Charter Fishing ◊ Loosen Up Charters ◊ Megalodon Adventures ◊ Tuna the Tide Charter Service ◊ VanAlstine Seafood & Farm Reel in more info about our Chesapeake Bay Storytellers.
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