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    “Short Cruise around Annapolis”

    This is a nice 90 minute cruise from City Dock in Annapolis past the Naval Academy and the... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    David T
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    Silver Spring
    “The boat captain and assistant were very personable and made the excursion more fun!”

    I took the tour to and around Spa Creek on the boat called Miss Anne. I enjoyed seeing the homes... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    ccmrfcr
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    Bethesda, Maryland
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    Watermark is your destination for fun on land and sea in Annapolis through sightseeing cruises and walking tours. Come enjoy a 40 minute cruise on the iconic Harbor Queen or take a walking tour with our Colonial guides. Choose from our variety of regularly offered cruises, walking tours and special events. Watermark offers many ways to have fun in Annapolis! We also offer group tours, field trips and private events on our yachts.

    About Watermark Cruises and Tours

    Watermark is your destination for fun on land and sea in Annapolis through sightseeing cruises and walking tours. Come enjoy a 40 minute cruise on the iconic Harbor Queen or take a walking tour with our Colonial guides. Choose from our variety of regularly offered cruises, walking tours and special events. Watermark offers many ways to have fun in Annapolis! We also offer group tours, field trips and private events on our yachts.
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    • Very good19%
    • Average4%
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    1 Dock St, Annapolis, MD 21401-1818
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Short Cruise around Annapolis

    This is a nice 90 minute cruise from City Dock in Annapolis past the Naval Academy and the Annapolis harbor. It is well narrated, and the views are great.

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    The boat captain and assistant were very personable and made the excursion more fun!

    I took the tour to and around Spa Creek on the boat called Miss Anne. I enjoyed seeing the homes situated along the various shores and it was delightful to be on the water as well as experiencing a very gentle boat ride. We were...More

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Wonderful Cruise from Annapolis to St. Michael’s and Back

    We had a wonderful day on this Saturday cruise to St.Michael’s. The trip was pleasant and informative with shade on the upper open deck. We had made a 1 pm lunch reservation at Awful Arthur’s, which was perfect. When we do the trip again, we...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    WATER TAXI - excellent service

    My wife and I used their water taxi service for a trip around the harbor. They not only take people to and from their boat, but also to restaurants across the harbor and so forth. They are fast, efficient, and the skippers are excellent and...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Four Centuries Walking Tour

    Mistress Leslie...best guide ever! State House, history, USNA...can’t say enough good things about the tour! It’s a steal at $20/person.

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
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    Had such a great time here! The boat was clean, but we mostly stayed outside to truly enjoy the scenery. The staff was nice and pleasant. They made our anniversary announcement as we requested. They also had our celebration drink ready to go ! No...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    It was a great day with all sorts of weather, all at the perfect times!

    This was really fun! We headed out in the morning and the sky was a little cloudy, we ran into a little rain here and there on the way out and the way back, but mostly, we somehow avoided it! When we were in St....More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Handicapped Accessible 4 stars

    We surprised my dad for his 8oth birthday with the day trip to St. Michaels. The staff was SUPER accommodating, assisting him every "roll" of the way in his wheelchair. They went out of their way to make him feel special. We absolutely had the...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Nice way to spend 45 minutes or a couple of hours

    My wife and took the 45-minute harbor cruise/tour on an overcast Saturday afternoon in June. The boat only had a 20 or so passengers. We sat at the bow, enjoyed a couple of drinks from the snack bar, and had nice cruise around the harbor....More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Pleasant busman's holiday

    We took a 90-minute cruise from Annapolis to out under the Chesapeake Bay bridge on a sweltering late spring day. The vessel was cool and comfortable inside and had just enough room to accommodate everyone who wanted some wind and spray on the bow. The...More

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    Dawn H
    24 July 2016|
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    Response from Rich M | Reviewed this property |
    I'd also suggest you review the Watermark web site. Or call them for specific date information.
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    albert1537
    6 July 2016|
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    Response from WatermarkJourney | Property representative |
    Hello, For the 2016 season, 90-minute cruise adult tickets are $27 and children's tickets are $10. The cruises depart at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. (Saturdays & Sundays only in the beginning... More
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