The harbor at sunset

About this experience

This is the evening version of Watermark's harbor cruise, from the same Finger Piers at 555 Light Street. Check-in is 15 minutes before the start, per the listing. There is no narration this time: a music playlist plays instead, and the full-service bar is open for drinks and light snacks.

The whole booking is on the water: 60 minutes on the Inner Harbor while the sun goes down. The listing names the National Aquarium and the Domino Sugars sign among the sights, and the timing is the point: you leave in daylight and watch the towers and the waterfront light up across the water. Visit Baltimore lists the sunset cruise on Saturday nights, and on holiday Sundays, from May to September.

Included, per the listing: the 60-minute cruise. Not included: drinks and snacks, sold at the bar on board, and parking. The listing says it is not suitable for people prone to seasickness, and boats and routes can change. A friendly tip: bring a light layer, since an open deck feels cooler once the sun drops.

• 60 minutes on the water as the sun sets
• The skyline and the waterfront lighting up around you
• The Domino Sugars sign and the National Aquarium from the harbor
• A music playlist instead of narration
• A full bar on board, drinks for sale
• The same easy pier at 555 Light Street

How the day runs

1. 15 minutes beforeCheck in at 555 Light St

   Find the Watermark kiosk at the Finger Piers. Book the departure that matches sunset on your date.

2. BoardingDrinks and a deck spot

   Order from the full bar and head up to the open deck while it is still light.

3. On the waterThe Inner Harbor at dusk

   The boat cruises the harbor past the National Aquarium and the Domino Sugars sign, with the playlist on.

4. Last lightThe skyline comes on

   The towers and the waterfront light up as the day turns to evening.

5. 60 minutesBack at Light Street

   The cruise ends at the same pier, a short walk from the restaurants around the promenade.

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Tips before you book

• Book by the sunset time for your date, not a fixed hour. The listing shows the departures when you check availability.
• Visit Baltimore lists the sunset cruise on Saturday nights (and holiday Sundays) from May to September, so plan a summer weekend around it.
• Watermark's own FAQ says the cruises run rain or shine, that payment on board is by card or contactless only, and that the boats have climate-controlled interiors with open-air top decks.
• The listing does not allow coolers, outside alcohol or vaping. Buy your drinks at the bar on board.
• Comparing the boats first? Our Baltimore harbor cruises guide sets the sunset hour against the daytime loop and the Christmas Express.

Read next:

• Baltimore harbor cruises
• One day in Baltimore

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