Annapolis Thomas Point Lighthouse Cruise
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Thomas Point Lighthouse is the most iconic lighthouse in Maryland. View this National Historic Landmark on a narrated cruise into the Chesapeake Bay. Not just for lighthouse enthusiasts, everyone loves it during this 1-hour-and-30-minute excursion that blends history, sightseeing, and the great outdoors into a memorable maritime adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
What's not
- Drinks and snacks available for additional purchase at our full-service bar.
- Gratuity is never expected but always appreciated.
Itinerary
Begin the journey as the vessel departs from the dock, offering a wonderful vantage point of the local waterfront and setting the stage for a scenic excursion into the region's storied waterways.
Glide along the seawall of the U.S. Naval Academy during the initial portion of the cruise, catching magnificent water-level views of the historic grounds that serve as home to more than one thousand midshipmen.
Cruise along the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Keep an eye out for local wildlife as you navigate these vibrant waters, scanning the area for osprey, bald eagles, cow-nosed rays, and other creatures thriving in their natural habitat.
Reach the highlight of the journey as the boat approaches the Thomas Point Shoal Light, a prominent National Historic Landmark in the Chesapeake Bay. Built in 1875, it stands as the most recognized lighthouse in Maryland and holds the distinction of being the last screw-pile lighthouse still in its original position and actively used for navigation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 7 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Watermark's dock is located at the end of Prince George Street in the heart of downtown Annapolis. Look for our ticket stand with the red umbrella at the intersection of Prince George Street and Craig Street.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 60 travellers
- Operated by
- Watermark Harbor Cruise
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Annapolis
- Its from-price is 31% above the median of the 33 experiences we list in Annapolis.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 33.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Annapolis
Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, is a small waterfront city on Chesapeake Bay, home of the US Naval Academy and a famous sailing harbour.
Annapolis lies where the Severn River meets Chesapeake Bay, and its centre still has the narrow, brick-paved streets and Georgian houses of a colonial port. The Maryland State House, completed in 1779, is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, and in 1783 George Washington resigned his army commission there. The US Naval Academy, founded in 1845, has a campus of granite halls, with the tomb of John Paul Jones in its chapel crypt.
Top-ranked sights in Annapolis: Maryland State House, Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis Historic District.
