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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Learn more about all of our offerings.
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.
Follow Us
Have you stopped by lately to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of our working Shipyard? 🛠
Make plans now to check in on a variety of on-going projects, including the final stages of the extensive refit of 1920 Chesapeake buyboat Winnie Estelle and our Shipwright Apprentices` build of a Chesapeake-inspired skiff.
Plan your visit & buy tickets at cbmm.org/Visit
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Don’t miss CBMM’s Winter Speaker Series, featuring authors, scholars, and community voices sharing stories of life on the Chesapeake.
For Details and Registration: 🔗Link in Bio
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If you`re looking to get out on the water in 2026 for fishing, cruising, or family fun, this 2003 Boston Whaler 15, available now through our Charity Boat Donation Program, is for you! Outfitted with a 90hp Mercury outboard, bimini top, and titled trailer, you`ll appreciate this vessel`s versatility and durability this boating season and for years to come.
Take a look at this new-to-you Boston Whaler and explore dozens of other quality boats currently available through our program.
👉 Browse our inventory: Link in Bio
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Join us for winter fun and learning! ❄
At our next Homeschool Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 10am-noon, participants will create a winter-inspired shadow box using pre-cut wooden pieces and natural objects they collect while exploring campus. The cost is $20 per participating student (ages 5-12), with a 20% discount for CBMM members.
Learn more & register at cbmm.org/WinterBox
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