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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It was a wonderful day of art and tradition at our Screen Painting Workshop on January 17!
Led by master screen painter John Iampieri, participants learned the history and techniques behind this distinctive Baltimore folk art and created their own framed screen paintings to take home.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and to the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center for their support.
Up next: our winter “Blizzard on the Bay” paint night!
For information & Registration: Link in Bio
📸 Photo credit: Sharon Thorpe
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With the winter storm moving through the Chesapeake today, it’s a fitting time to look back at how people navigated icy waters here in the past. ❄️
Our Assistant Curator Gabriella shares how ice boats were used on the Chesapeake for travel and racing, and highlights a few examples from our collection!
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Join us Saturday, Feb. 7 at 4pm for a fun, relaxed paint night with teaching artist Nancy Lorentz, @nlorentz2u. Create a wintery Chesapeake shoreline using a dry-brush technique. Perfect for date night, friends, or a solo night out! All materials provided. BYO drinks and snacks.
Registration and Information: Link in Bio!
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Less stress. More intention. 💍
Our new Micro Wedding Package is perfect for couples dreaming of an intimate waterfront celebration at CBMM.
✨ Bridal suite included
✨ Up to 50 guests
✨ Three indoor reception venues
✨ Beautiful ceremony spots across campus
✨ Sunday–Friday dates
Learn more at cbmmweddings.com
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