Day by Day:
 
Day 1: Baltimore, MD
 
Day 2: Williamsburg, Yorktown & Jamestown, MD
 
Day3: Tangier Island, Crisfield & Solomons Island, MD
 
Day 4: Cambridge, MD
 
Day 5: Oxford, MD
 
Day6: St. Michaels, MD
 
Day 7: Annapolis, MD
 
Day 8: Baltimore, MD
 
 
2014 Departures:
 
TBD Call for specific dates now.

For more information about our Chesapeake Bay cruises, please click here or call
1-866-931-6262

Chesapeake Bay Cruise!
 
Explore the earliest settlements of the New World and step onto legendary battlefields as you visit many of the most significant places in American history. Shorebirds and wildlife abound throughout the cruise, as we travel through protected waters embraced by natural beauty. You will see why the Chesapeake Bay is such a beloved area for sailors and vacationers alike. 
 

 
Featured Shore Excursion
 
Annapolis Trolley Tour

Annapolis, MD
 
Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, was founded in 1649, served briefly as the nation's capital in 1783 and is proud to boast more existing 18th century buildings than any other city in the country. Your trolley tour will travel the charming streets laid out in the 1690s while your guide introduces you to 350 years of Annapolis' living history, architecture and folklore. Along the way, you will see and hear about three homes of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. 
 
Included Chesapeake Bay shore excursions are shown on the Day by Day itinerary below, for other attractions in the ports please click here.

A listing of others sites that may be of interest but not included in the American Cruise Lines tours during port visits.

The Waterman's Museum
Located on the York River in historic Yorktown, The Watermen's Museum mission is to preserve the heritage of the watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and to interpret their culture and their contribution to the region.

Williamsburg Winery
Virginia's largest winery with an annual production of approximately 60,000 cases. Tours and wine tastings are given daily by professionally trained staff members.

Enjoy a short ferry ride to Tangier Island

From Crisfield, you can take a ferry to nearby Tangier Island. Tangier Island is home to men and women, known as watermen, who make their living from the Bay's bounty. The charming island retains many customs and much of the appearance of an earlier era. Golf cart tours are available with local guides or stroll through the delightful village, abundant with crab shanties and shops.

Discover the "Crab Capital of the World" during a walking tour through Crisfield.

Crisfield began as a small fishing village and grew to become the "Crab Capital of the World." The Crisfield Walking Tour takes you through the port area of the city, and includes a visit to the Tawes Historical Museum, which traces the history of the Lower Shore with exhibits on early Chesapeake Bay history, the influence of the Native Americans on the early colonists, seafood harvesting and processing, the history of Crisfield and the evolution of that truly American art form - decoy carving and painting. One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to a modern crab and oyster processing facility where you can see first-hand how the products of the Chesapeak are made ready for market.

Richardson Maritime Museum
Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Richardson Maritime Museum invites visitors to discover the wooden boat building heritage of Dorchester County and the surrounding region. A unique collection of traditional Chesapeake Bay ship models brings that heritage alive for visitors. The museum’s new Boatworks facility is passing on the knowledge and skills of area boatwrights to volunteers and visitors alike. Watch boatbuilding and restoration in action as the Museum fulfills its mission of “Putting History on the Water”.

Other Oxford Attractions

The Oxford Museum
The Oxford Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying Oxford’s 300 plus years of colonial and American history. Located in the center of town, the Museum displays a diverse and ever-growing collection of artifacts and memorabilia that chronicles the fascinating story of one of the oldest towns in America and, for its size, one of the most significant.

Oxford Custom House
The Oxford Customs House is a replica of the late 18th century building. This building was the location for colonists and the captains of the ships from Europe to finalize their business transactions.

Other St. Michaels Attractions

St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary's Square
St Mary's Square is the center of St Michaels. St. Michaels history and memorabilia is housed in two 19th century buildings. Visitors can see the bell that rang three times a day -- in the morning, at lunch and at quitting time -- to measure the workday for local shipbuilders.

Other Annapolis Attractions

Annapolis Audio Tours
Wander through the historic area at your own pace in any order you choose! When you stop in front of one of the numbered locations on the corresponding audio tour map, simply enter that number into the digital player and hear about the building and its history. Perfectly suited to fit your schedule, you decide how long your tour will take! Website

Annapolis Maritime Museum
The Annapolis Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving and commemorating the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the neiboring waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The Museum operates from a waterside campus on the shores of Back Creek, with unequaled views of Annapolis Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. The Museum campus is the site of the last remaining oyster packing plant in the area, the McNasby's Oyster Packing Company. Website

National Aquarium in Baltimore
Through transforming experiences, the National Aquarium Institute inspires people to enjoy, respect, and protect the aquatic world. The Aquarium features hundreds of exhibits featuring more than 16,500 animals. Website

National Historic Seaport of Baltimore
This historic seaport rings the Baltimore harbor and includes attractions and sailing vessels that chronicle the city's 300-year maritime past. You can explore this history by walking the streets of waterfront communities or the decks of famous ships. 

USS Constellation
The last all sail warship built by the US Navy is open to the public as a museum in Baltimore's inner harbor. Website

Baltimore Civil War Museum
The 1849 train station, one of the oldest in the nation, houses a permanent exhibition focused on Baltimore during the Civil War and the role of the President Street Station in the era. It also features exhibits focused on Maryland's railroad history and the building's role in the transportation of slaves escaping to the North. The museum is run by the Baltimore Historical Society. Website

Baltimore Maritime Museum
Located in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, the museum's collection includes three historic museum ships and one lighthouse. All are listed on the National Register of Historic Places anad the three ships are also National Historic Landmarks. Website