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Bring your group to enjoy the scenic Miles River. PATRIOT can accommodate groups of up to 149 people on our Narrated Historical Tours. At least 15 adults or seniors must be in a group. The rate is $23 per person. To schedule your cruise, contact Sales & Operations Manager Joyce Gauthier at jgauthier@cbmm.org or 410-745-3100.
Group Cruise Offerings
Your authentic Chesapeake Bay experience begins here! Come visit the historic harbor town of St. Michaels, Md., for a full day of activity that offers something for everyone. This package includes a tour of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, lunch at The Crab Claw restaurant, and a cruise aboard PATRIOT. $89 per person, minimum 25 participants per group. Click here to download the Day in St. Michaels Package flyer.
This evening package includes a tour of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, dinner at Foxy’s Harbor Grille, and a Happy Hour Cruise aboard PATRIOT. $119 per person, minimum 15 participants per group. Click here to download the Evening in St. Michaels Package flyer.
Bring your school group or camp for the experience of a lifetime. PATRIOT offers special rates for school groups to enjoy a one-hour private charter. Our vessel capacity is 149 passengers. Groups larger than 149 can be split into multiple cruises. For school group pricing and information, email patriotcruises@cbmm.org or call 410-745-3100.
PATRIOT can be chartered for 90 minutes to three hours. Equipped with crew, bar, restrooms, and unbeatable views of the Miles River. For more information about booking a private charter and to get customized pricing, contact Sales & Operations Manager Joyce Gauthier at jgauthier@cbmm.org or 410-745-3100. View our Private Charter offerings.
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 PATRIOT in the past and have been given the “Patriot Cruises Certified Caterer” designation.
- Garden and Garnish: Call 410-820-5169 (Brian or Cathy) or email gardenandgarnish@atlanticbb.net
- Gourmet by the Bay: Call 410-745-6260 (Melissa or Sidney) or email shoregour@gmail.com
- Royal Oak Catering: Call 410-490-5123 (Laura Poole) or email Laura@oakcreekhospitality.com
- Galley Restaurant & Catering: Call 410-200-8572 (Jen Smith) or email eat@thegalleysaintmichaels.com
- Blue Heron Catering: Call 410-822-8204 (Kendall Joy) or email blueheroncateringmd@gmail.com
- Hambleton House Events & Catering: Call 302-219-0106 (Jen or Alice) or email alice@hhousellc.com
You are welcome to suggest your own caterer (insurance documentation is required), but there is an extra fee of $500 due to the additional time it will take our staff to familiarize a new caterer with the boat and obtain the captain’s approval.
