Common Questions

Cruise Locations

Our public cruises in Annapolis depart from Annapolis City Dock. Our public cruises in Baltimore depart from the Light Street Finger Piers at the Baltimore Inner Harbor.

Get driving directions and parking information.

Cruise Length

Our cruises vary in duration from 40 minutes up to 7.5 hours. Visit our Cruises page for information on all of our cruises and their durations. The only "destination cruise" we offer is our Day on the Bay to St. Michaels which travels from Annapolis to St. Michaels and back.

Food and Beverage

Guests are welcome to bring a snack or sandwich onto the boat. However, beverages are not permitted. Light snacks, beverages and cocktails may be purchased on all of our cruises at our cash bar (we recommend having cash as credit cards not always available while cruising).

We do not do full dinner cruises. If you are interested in renting one of our vessels for a private dinner cruise, please visit Yacht Charters on the Bay for more information.

Weather

Our cruises will take place rain or shine. All cruises are subject to cancellation due to severe weather, lack or participation or mechanical breakdown.

Safety

All Watermark vessels are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified. They have emergency equipment including life jackets in the unlikely event they are needed. Guests who wish to wear a life jacket during the cruise are welcome to bring one.

Tickets

No reservations are required for most cruises. Walk-ups are always welcome.

Advance tickets for most Baltimore cruises are available online. Tickets for Baltimore cruises may also be purchased at the Baltimore Visitors Center or from the Watermark Ticket Kiosk located on the promenade of the Baltimore Inner Harbor and right in front of our boats on the Finger Piers. Find us under the red umbrellas.

Tickets for Annapolis Cruises may be purchased from the Ticket Kiosk at Annapolis City Dock. Find us under the red umbrella. Tickets for Miss Anne Spa Creek cruises may be purchased directly from the Captain. Advance tickets for Day on the Bay Cruises, Bay Lighthouse Cruises and Special Event Cruises may be purchased online.

Acceptable payment methods are cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), traveler cheque, money order.

Pet Friendly

Our cruises are dog friendly. Watermark welcomes dogs on leashes and their responsible owners aboard our tour boats. Fido rides free.

Strollers

Strollers are welcome aboard our tour boats. Our cruises are very family friendly.

Handicapped Accessibility

Most of our boats are handicapped and wheelchair accessible with the exception of Miss Anne (40 minute Spa Creek tours) and the Water Taxis. Not all bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. Please contact our sales office at 410-268-7601 x100 to discuss any special needs or requests. We're happy to discuss the accessibility of each vessel or tour in detail.

Group Tours

Please refer to our Group Cruises FAQ page for your group tour related questions.

Air Conditioning

All Baltimore cruises are on climate controlled vessels (main decks). In Annapolis, 90 minute cruises, Day on the Bay to St. Michaels Cruise and Bay Lighthouses Cruise are on climate controlled vessels (main decks). 40 minute Annapolis cruises are not typically on climate controlled vessels.

Riding Raven

Raven's schedule is determined on a weekly basis. Visit our weekly schedule for current updates. Raven will run more regularly for public cruises during the summer.