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Glide across Assawoman Bay on a 75‑minute adults‑only happy hour cruise from Ocean City’s 118th Street dock. Enjoy your first drink free while taking in marsh views, birdlife, and easy conversation.
Glide across Assawoman Bay on a 75‑minute adults‑only happy hour cruise from Ocean City’s 118th Street dock. Enjoy your first drink free while taking in marsh views, birdlife, and easy conversation.
Stepping onto the Bay Hopper at 118th Street, the air smells faintly of salt and fryer oil from the boardwalk, while the bay itself lies calm and low like a steel sheet. The captain’s easy voice cuts through the hum of conversation as the vessel slips away from the dock for a 75‑minute circuit of Assawoman Bay, where marsh grasses and piers mark the edge of Ocean City’s barrier‑island life.
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Operated by Blue Bimini · Ocean City, Maryland
Stepping onto the Bay Hopper at 118th Street, the air smells faintly of salt and fryer oil from the boardwalk, while the bay itself lies calm and low like a steel sheet. The captain’s easy voice cuts through the hum of conversation as the vessel slips away from the dock for a 75‑minute circuit of Assawoman Bay, where marsh grasses and piers mark the edge of Ocean City’s barrier‑island life.
Assawoman Bay is a lagoon carved by the Atlantic and held by a chain of barrier islands; its shallow flats and winding channels have supported fishing, clamming, and boatbuilding for generations. Geologically it’s a living shoreline—sand moves, marshes grow and retreat—and culturally the area marries Jersey‑shore tourist energy with small‑town Maryland watercraft traditions.
On this adults‑only happy hour, expect easy conversation, cold beverages (first drink included), and sweeping lateral views rather than port calls. The trip is social more than sporty: look for herons standing like sentries on the pilings, oystermen working low tide flats, and a changing light that makes the water a canvas for late‑day color.
Practical details: bring a valid photo ID (21+ only), dress in layers against wind off the bay, and consider a non‑slip shoe for gangway boarding. If you’re prone to seasickness, take precautions—this bay is generally calm but chop can appear with wind. Parking and public transit options are nearby; cancellations qualify for a full refund if made at least 24 hours before departure. This cruise is ideal for travelers wanting a relaxed social outing with local maritime rhythm rather than a long, active voyage.
The OC Bay Hopper happy hour runs approximately 75 minutes from boarding to return to the dock.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase and your first drink is included with the cruise fare.
Boarding is at the 118th Street dock in Ocean City—allow extra time for parking or public transit connections.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure; there is no refund within 24 hours.
Blue Bimini operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Stepping onto the Bay Hopper at 118th Street, the air smells faintly of salt and fryer oil from the boardwalk, while the bay itself lies calm and low like a steel sheet. The captain’s easy voice cuts through the hum of conversation as the vessel slips away from the dock for a 75‑minute circuit of Assawoman Bay, where marsh grasses and piers mark the edge of Ocean City’s barrier‑island life.
Stepping onto the Bay Hopper at 118th Street, the air smells faintly of salt and fryer oil from the boardwalk, while the bay itself lies calm and low like a steel sheet. The captain’s easy voice cuts through the hum of conversation as the vessel slips away from the dock for a 75‑minute circuit of Assawoman Bay, where marsh grasses and piers mark the edge of Ocean City’s barrier‑island life.
Assawoman Bay is a lagoon carved by the Atlantic and held by a chain of barrier islands; its shallow flats and winding channels have supported fishing, clamming, and boatbuilding for generations. Geologically it’s a living shoreline—sand moves, marshes grow and retreat—and culturally the area marries Jersey‑shore tourist energy with small‑town Maryland watercraft traditions.
On this adults‑only happy hour, expect easy conversation, cold beverages (first drink included), and sweeping lateral views rather than port calls. The trip is social more than sporty: look for herons standing like sentries on the pilings, oystermen working low tide flats, and a changing light that makes the water a canvas for late‑day color.
Practical details: bring a valid photo ID (21+ only), dress in layers against wind off the bay, and consider a non‑slip shoe for gangway boarding. If you’re prone to seasickness, take precautions—this bay is generally calm but chop can appear with wind. Parking and public transit options are nearby; cancellations qualify for a full refund if made at least 24 hours before departure. This cruise is ideal for travelers wanting a relaxed social outing with local maritime rhythm rather than a long, active voyage.