Discover the history and beauty of the Miles River aboard PATRIOT! We are closed for the season. Please check back for our 2026 cruise schedule!
Enjoy a Narrated Historical Cruise or Happy Hour Cruise!
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Join Us!
Discover history while soaking in the sights along the Miles River. Catch a glimpse of 200-year-old historic mansions and diverse wildlife on a 70-minute Narrated Historical Cruise or let the music sweep you away on a Happy Hour Cruise. Save with a combo ticket offering Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum general admission and a cruise!
Location
213 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
A St. Michaels tradition since 1969, Patriot Cruises is docked at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum with free parking available in CBMM’s lot. Your Chesapeake adventure begins here!
Contact Us
For cruise information, rescheduling, and general questions, contact patriotcruises@cbmm.org. For scheduling Private Charters and Groups, contact Sales & Operations Manager Joyce Gauthier at jgauthier@cbmm.org. You can also reach out by phone at 410-745-3100, and we will get back to you within one business day.
Plan Your
Private Charter
Host your next unforgettable event on the water with a private charter aboard Patriot Cruises. Our spacious, comfortable vessel is the perfect setting for corporate events, family reunions, birthday celebrations, weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, class reunions, theme parties, and cocktail gatherings.
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Give the gift of Chesapeake experiences 🎁
A CBMM gift membership means a full year of discovery on our waterfront campus along the Miles River, with exciting programs for all ages, new exhibitions, and on-the-water experiences ahead in 2026.
From hands-on workshops and family programs to festivals, cruises, and behind-the-scenes member events, it’s a gift that keeps delivering all year long.
Learn More: 🔗 Link in Bio!
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Scenes from our Rising Tide Holiday Gift-Making Workshops 🎁
Earlier this month, local middle school students joined our Education Team to make gifts like cutting boards and hanging lanterns while learning new skills and having a great time together. This #YourMuseumYourCommunity program is all about building confidence, creativity, and connection through hands-on experiences inspired by the Chesapeake.
There are still a few spots available for the winter session, starting Jan. 6. The students will continue working on the canoe and skin-on-frame kayak that they began this fall!
🔗 Learn more and register: Link in Bio!
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In our latest update video on the refit of 1920 Chesapeake buyboat Winnie Estelle, On the Water Lead Captain Matt Gauthier shares a look behind-the-scenes at the ongoing process of systems planning and preparing for U.S. Coast Guard inspection in the countdown to the historic vessel’s relaunch.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the project and learn more about all that’s happening in the Shipyard at the next edition of Coffee & Wood Chips with Vessel Conservation Manager Sam Hilgartner on Friday, Jan. 9, at 10am. This monthly program is free for CBMM members and $10 for non-members.
Learn more & register at cbmm.org/ShipyardProgramming
🎥 Blink Horn Productions
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We’re still smiling after Winter on the Chesapeake. ❄️
So many great moments packed into one day celebrating the most wonderful time of the year on the Bay.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made this new holiday tradition feel so special. What a fantastic day!
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