Annapolis from the water

About this experience

You board at 1 Prince George St in Annapolis, by the old town's waterfront, and check in 15 minutes before your sailing, per the listing. Watermark's own site notes this address for boarding while City Dock is being renovated. The boat loops the harbor and runs along the U.S. Naval Academy, with recorded narration on the Academy's history and the city's maritime culture, then brings you back to the same dock. One guest describes going a little way up the Severn River too. Routes and boats can change, per the listing.

On the water: 40 minutes, the whole tour. It makes a good half-day out from Baltimore: Annapolis is the state capital, south of the city, so plan the drive and parking on your side. Back in Baltimore, the 45-minute Inner Harbor sightseeing cruise is the same idea on a bigger harbor.

Included, per the listing: the 40-minute cruise and the recorded narration. Not included: drinks and light snacks from the full-service bar on board, and parking fees. Coolers, smoking, vaping, drones and outside alcohol are not allowed, and minors must be accompanied. The listing says the cruise is not suitable for people prone to seasickness.

• The U.S. Naval Academy from the water
• Annapolis Harbor's sailboats and historic waterfront
• Recorded narration on the Academy and the city
• A full-service bar on board, drinks for sale
• 40 minutes, an easy add-on to a day in Annapolis

How the day runs

1. 15 minutes beforeCheck in at 1 Prince George St

   Check in at the Annapolis dock. Check the times for your date when you book.

2. Cast offAnnapolis Harbor

   Out among the sailboats, with the historic buildings of the old town behind.

3. The AcademyAlong the U.S. Naval Academy

   The Academy's waterfront, with recorded narration on its heritage.

4. 40 minutesBack to the dock

   Return to 1 Prince George St, a few steps from the old town's streets.

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Who it suits

What guests say

Tips before you book

• Arrive 15 minutes before your time to check in, as the listing asks, and budget for parking in Annapolis.
• Take the cruise first. Guests say it is a good way to get your bearings before you walk the town.
• Leave the cooler in the car: the listing does not allow one. The bar on board sells drinks and light snacks.
• Bring a layer. The boat is out on open water for the full 40 minutes.
• Comparing boats? Our Baltimore harbor cruises guide sets the Annapolis cruise against the Inner Harbor options.

Read next:

• Baltimore harbor cruises
• Things to do in the Inner Harbor

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