Experience waterfront St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a hip, historic town filled with charming shops, attractive restaurants, inns and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The area is steeped in history dating from before the American Revolution. The ambiance of the colonial and Victorian-era charm is unmistakable and can be enjoyed throughout your visit.
A 65-70 minute scenic river cruise aboard the Patriot is a delightful experience for all ages. In addition to our regularly scheduled cruises, groups of up to 145 can make reservations for a chartered event. For more information on St Michaels, go to stmichaelsmd.com. Amenities include free parking, on-board bar and refreshments, indoor air conditioned spaces, a large, upper outdoor deck, and on-board bathrooms.
A 65-70 minute scenic river cruise aboard the Patriot is a delightful experience for all ages. In addition to our regularly scheduled cruises, groups of up to 145 can make reservations for a chartered event. For more information on St Michaels, go to stmichaelsmd.com. Amenities include free parking, on-board bar and refreshments, indoor air conditioned spaces, a large, upper outdoor deck, and on-board bathrooms.
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This is a 90 minute cruise. Summer: The Island Music Cocktail Cruise is a fun scenic cruise that plays a variety of music but leans towards Reggae. Cash bar available and credit card use available for tabs of $10 or more. While seats under the canvas are available for all, we clear the chairs from the bow for our guests to stand & see our beautiful sights up close.
Beauty and History - Come and join us on the Patriot where you will experience the beauty of the Eastern Shore and the Miles River. On your trip you will see wonderful 200 year old Historic mansions and amazing wildlife. You will see two locations used in filming the movie "The Wedding Crashers". Expect to have fun.
Sun Block or Sun Screen is always a good idea. We ask that you do not apply spray sunscreen on the boat as it damages the paint on the boat. Bring your Camera - the sights are amazing and you will want to get some beautiful pictures. We have a full Snack Bar that serves beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, snacks, Italian Ices and Hot Dogs.
The Patriot is available in the evening for private charters starting as early as 4:00 pm on weekdays and 6:00 pm on weekends. Charter prices include the vessel and appropriate crew for the times and services contracted, embarking and disembarking from the Patriot's berth in St. Michaels. We can accommodate up to 149 guests including caterers.
Due to the special requirements of food preparation and serving meals with limited facilities, we have prepared a list of caterers that have successfully worked on the Patriot in the past and have been given the "Patriot Certified Caterer" designation. Stewart's Catering www.stewartscateringservice.com 410-490-5123 Laura Pool [email protected].
Reviews (24)
Katie N.
Nov 06, 2021
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ItsCrimson
Nov 04, 2021
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Shawn O'Neill
Oct 16, 2021
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Marcia
Sep 07, 2021
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I chose Patriot Cruises in St. Michael’s M.D. to celebrate my loved one’s Remarkable and Well Lived Life! Its been one year and we miss him so much!!
What was suppose to be a sad day for me turned to be a memorable one due to family and friends who shared fond memories with me, and for the superior service provided to us by Robin and Captain Marrah, Dianne, and the entire crew of the Patriot Cruises. The boat was impeccably clean, Robin was overly helpful from the day I inquired about their service to after our celebration, and the entire team was very efficient, detail oriented and helpful
What was suppose to be a sad day for me turned to be a memorable one due to family and friends who shared fond memories with me, and for the superior service provided to us by Robin and Captain Marrah, Dianne, and the entire crew of the Patriot Cruises. The boat was impeccably clean, Robin was overly helpful from the day I inquired about their service to after our celebration, and the entire team was very efficient, detail oriented and helpful
Deborah Patterson
Jul 25, 2021
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I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and entertainment on this cruise. The crew was awesome and our narrator was very funny and informative. This was not simply a dry, historical presentation. (Although there is so much interesting history here!) There was history, wildlife, and a bit of a tour of waterside homes. Literally, there was something for everyone. As luck would have it, we saw dolphins! A LOT of them. The captain slowly stopped and rotated the ship in a slow circle so everyone could see all the action. If you are uncertain about going, I urge you to go and be pleasantly surprised
Isabelle Williamson
Sep 24, 2020
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After being in quarantine & isolation since February, Patriot Cruises is just what the doctor ordered!! The staff were professional, courteous & friendly while also implementing Coronavirus safety protocols. The cruise provides a balanced combo of taped & improvised commentary from the captain. It was both educational & amusing. I highly recommend Patriot Cruises!!! 🚢
Diana A.
Jun 24, 2020
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Horrible service... as a disabled person with difficulty walking and standing, the staff could not care less. After telling them I could not stand for long periods of time, they didnt bother to explain that the boarding passes were first come first serve. This meant I stood in hot sun for 45 minutes with no shade balancing my cane. When I asked for assistance, even the captain made it clear he wasn't going to help and don't ask. So rude, I just got my money back. Not only was I told this but the captain made sure the guy with the prosthecyic leg and a woman with broken hip heard it as well. The
Melissa Beauvais
Nov 21, 2019
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We had an absolutely wonderful time on our Patriot Cruise! The prices are reasonable for such a great time making memories with our kids! The downstairs cabin is nicely air conditioned while the upstairs deck is nicely shaded. Both offer beautiful views!
The staff are super friendly! The Captain gave my children a chance to steer the boat. And they enjoyed snacks during the trip too!
It is fun learning the history of the area and stories about the local waterfront homes.
I highly recommend the Patriot Cruise!
The staff are super friendly! The Captain gave my children a chance to steer the boat. And they enjoyed snacks during the trip too!
It is fun learning the history of the area and stories about the local waterfront homes.
I highly recommend the Patriot Cruise!
Paul S.
Oct 23, 2019
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Excellent way to use an afternoon. Affordable and full of views you wouldn't have otherwise. I think we paid attention to about 10 percent of the narration because we were just enjoying the views and focusing on some of the water front properties. There was even a good view of a couple Osprey nests. Highly recommend and would do again.
Kathleen B.
Jul 28, 2019
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Very disappointed. We are local people and saw the Caribbean Cocktail Cruise advertised, and we love Caribbean music, so we decided to treat ourselves to the Cruise.
There was maybe 2-3 Caribbean songs played during the entire 1 1/2 hour cruise. There was a wedding party comprised of mostly young people who requested music that suited them. The Captain definitely favored those people vs the rest of us that thought we were going on a cruise with Caribbean music. Plus the non Caribbean music was so loud, it ruined the pleasant cruise we were looking forward to....
There was maybe 2-3 Caribbean songs played during the entire 1 1/2 hour cruise. There was a wedding party comprised of mostly young people who requested music that suited them. The Captain definitely favored those people vs the rest of us that thought we were going on a cruise with Caribbean music. Plus the non Caribbean music was so loud, it ruined the pleasant cruise we were looking forward to....
Stefanie F.
Jun 23, 2019
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Reserved the 1 hour tour online and it was a seamless experience from the start: purchased online, quick check in where they give you a boarding pass number and found a great spot on the top deck with my furbaby. Relaxing ride and great tidbits of interesting information about the area. Staff was friendly, boat was clean and overall a great experience. The furbaby gives it a Paws Up. Definitely worth doing if you are in the area, on the way or from the beach or want to take a day trip.
John P.
Aug 26, 2018
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My daughter and I went and for an hour tour, it was totally worth it. We sat on the top deck and was able to get panoramic views of the harbor and surrounding estates. The director was informative and funny. Plus, it's just a hop, skip and jump from The Crab Claw Restaurant. It made for a perfect St. Michaels day trip.
Mike D.
Aug 26, 2018
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Missy B.
Jul 03, 2018
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Don't miss this great experience on the water while visiting St. Michaels. The narrated cruise clear and easy to enjoy and packed with information and historical tidbits. The vessel is well maintained, the Captain and crew are friendly and knowledgeable and the refreshment/snack bar is meticulously clean. Climb aboard!
Wizard O.
Nov 05, 2017
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Kim W.
Sep 11, 2017
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If I could give a zero, I would. Moral of the story- NEVER pre-purchase your ticket from this place AND expect for management to error on the side of economic gain rather than safety and great customer service.
As everyone knows, hurricane Harvey was devastating to the residents in Houston. What I didn't expect is for the storm to affect us here in the D.C. area. On September 1, my girlfriend and I decided to take a spare of the moment trip to St. Michaels for the night - Saturday to Sunday. Once the hotel was booked- which by the way was a miracle- i immediately purchased two tickets
As everyone knows, hurricane Harvey was devastating to the residents in Houston. What I didn't expect is for the storm to affect us here in the D.C. area. On September 1, my girlfriend and I decided to take a spare of the moment trip to St. Michaels for the night - Saturday to Sunday. Once the hotel was booked- which by the way was a miracle- i immediately purchased two tickets
Jelena P.
Sep 03, 2017
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Johnny H.
Jul 04, 2017
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[Party of 6] We took the 11am cruise on the Patriot as our first stop in Saint Michael. None of our party had been to this area before so we figured it would be a nice way to learn a little bit.
The cruise ran just about an hour and essentially goes up the Miles river into Bay and then comes back down.
Going out of the dock we quickly realized that most of the commentary was on sites to the right (starboard) of the ship. But don't worry, you get pretty much the same views on the way back. The narration is a mix of live banter by the Captain and pre-recorded bits by him. All of it was very
The cruise ran just about an hour and essentially goes up the Miles river into Bay and then comes back down.
Going out of the dock we quickly realized that most of the commentary was on sites to the right (starboard) of the ship. But don't worry, you get pretty much the same views on the way back. The narration is a mix of live banter by the Captain and pre-recorded bits by him. All of it was very
Scissor C.
Jun 27, 2017
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We had a wonderful time. The cruise is folksy and they do a nice job mixing a relaxing cruise with giving bits of info on the area and history. They let kids have a turn at the wheel for show which is fun. Drinks and snacks are very reasonably priced. You get a discount at the museum if you let them know you cruised on the Patriot. We went first for a wedding cruise and returned for a historical cruise on a Sunday afternoon.
Chrisie S.
Aug 28, 2016
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What a lovely way to enjoy the water and learn the history of the bay and Miles River. I suggest sitting on the right side up front for great views and breezes. The Captain was super friendly and invited little kids to steer the boat and take photos. There is food and beverages for purchase on board. Fun!
Matt G.
Aug 07, 2016
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Great way to spend an hour and a half learning the cool history of St. Michaels!
The Miles River was influential to the development of the Eastern Shore and this cruise gives you a glimpse of it.
The captain is very energetic and the info given is very interesting!
We will go again just for the fun of it!
The Miles River was influential to the development of the Eastern Shore and this cruise gives you a glimpse of it.
The captain is very energetic and the info given is very interesting!
We will go again just for the fun of it!
C. D.
Oct 31, 2015
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Teresa L.
Aug 25, 2015
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Had a blast with Patriot Cruises! We brought our pups to St Michaels for a day trip and read that dogs were allowed on this cruise - sure enough we were able to bring our furbabies aboard to enjoy the beautiful weather and amazing views! The hour-long cruise was so relaxing, I wish I could stay on the boat for days. The captain was very friendly and information he was relaying to us during the tour was actually very interesting. I was so thrilled that our pups were able to enjoy the cruise with us, they seemed to love being out on the water :)
Stuart W.
Jul 09, 2015
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Disappointing is the best way we can describe this cruise. First of all, it was supposed to run for 90 minutes, but our cruise lasted barely over 60.
The staff were all friendly and welcoming however the narration for the cruise itself is very dry and at times not particularly interesting. My wife and I both tried very hard to pay attention to it but by the end it proved too difficult. Most of the buildings they talked about were just too far away to really get a good look at them. Overall for $50 for 2 I cannot endorse this as value for money.
The staff were all friendly and welcoming however the narration for the cruise itself is very dry and at times not particularly interesting. My wife and I both tried very hard to pay attention to it but by the end it proved too difficult. Most of the buildings they talked about were just too far away to really get a good look at them. Overall for $50 for 2 I cannot endorse this as value for money.
