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Cruise Assawoman Bay from Ocean City with a chef-to-boat pickup from the Greene Turtle. This relaxed BYOB lunch cruise combines easy sightseeing, coastal wildlife, and a laid-back waterfront meal.
Cruise Assawoman Bay from Ocean City with a chef-to-boat pickup from the Greene Turtle. This relaxed BYOB lunch cruise combines easy sightseeing, coastal wildlife, and a laid-back waterfront meal.
The boat casts off from the 118th Street pier and the salt-tinged wind immediately takes hold — gulls wheel, the bay broadens, and the town’s ribbon of boardwalk fades behind. Onboard, laughter and clinking coolers mix with the steady thrum of the outboard as the Bay Hopper slips into the sheltered waters of Assawoman Bay. The journey is a slow, social kind of motion, where the landscape invites conversation as much as it rewards quiet watching.
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Operated by Blue Bimini · Ocean City, Maryland
The boat casts off from the 118th Street pier and the salt-tinged wind immediately takes hold — gulls wheel, the bay broadens, and the town’s ribbon of boardwalk fades behind. Onboard, laughter and clinking coolers mix with the steady thrum of the outboard as the Bay Hopper slips into the sheltered waters of Assawoman Bay. The journey is a slow, social kind of motion, where the landscape invites conversation as much as it rewards quiet watching.
Assawoman Bay sits between Ocean City’s barrier island and the mainland; its shallow marshes owe their form to post-glacial sea-level rise and longshore transport of sand. The Greene Turtle, a regional institution with roots in Maryland’s coastal dining scene, operates a bayfront outpost here — a casual callback to the seafood and pub culture that shaped this stretch of coastline.
Expect low, marshy shorelines punctuated by wooden bulkheads, scattered boat yards, and long marsh grasses that move like a crowd. Locals fish from skiffs and cast nets; migratory birds find staging areas in spring and fall. The cruise is BYOB and a la carte, so the real draw is the combined ease of a chauffeured bay tour and a waterfront lunch pickup.
Practical notes: bring layered sun protection, a reusable cup for drinks, and a small tote for your Greene Turtle order. Boarding is at the Food Lion shopping center on 118th Street; check in at the OC Bay Hopper kiosk. The trip runs about 2.5 hours, is suitable for all fitness levels, and is family-friendly though alcohol is restricted to guests 21 and over. Timing your cruise for late afternoon will yield warmer light and calmer breezes for photos.
Yes — this is a BYOB cruise; guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol and should bring beverages in accordance with local laws.
Boarding and disembarkation occur at the OC Bay Hopper kiosk in the Food Lion shopping center on 118th Street in Ocean City; check in at the kiosk before departure.
No — food is a la carte from the Greene Turtle; the operator coordinates pickup so you order in advance and pay the restaurant separately.
Yes — the vessel accommodates infants and small children, and strollers can be used on the pier, but infants must sit on an adult’s lap during the cruise.
Blue Bimini operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat casts off from the 118th Street pier and the salt-tinged wind immediately takes hold — gulls wheel, the bay broadens, and the town’s ribbon of boardwalk fades behind. Onboard, laughter and clinking coolers mix with the steady thrum of the outboard as the Bay Hopper slips into the sheltered waters of Assawoman Bay. The journey is a slow, social kind of motion, where the landscape invites conversation as much as it rewards quiet watching.
The boat casts off from the 118th Street pier and the salt-tinged wind immediately takes hold — gulls wheel, the bay broadens, and the town’s ribbon of boardwalk fades behind. Onboard, laughter and clinking coolers mix with the steady thrum of the outboard as the Bay Hopper slips into the sheltered waters of Assawoman Bay. The journey is a slow, social kind of motion, where the landscape invites conversation as much as it rewards quiet watching.
Assawoman Bay sits between Ocean City’s barrier island and the mainland; its shallow marshes owe their form to post-glacial sea-level rise and longshore transport of sand. The Greene Turtle, a regional institution with roots in Maryland’s coastal dining scene, operates a bayfront outpost here — a casual callback to the seafood and pub culture that shaped this stretch of coastline.
Expect low, marshy shorelines punctuated by wooden bulkheads, scattered boat yards, and long marsh grasses that move like a crowd. Locals fish from skiffs and cast nets; migratory birds find staging areas in spring and fall. The cruise is BYOB and a la carte, so the real draw is the combined ease of a chauffeured bay tour and a waterfront lunch pickup.
Practical notes: bring layered sun protection, a reusable cup for drinks, and a small tote for your Greene Turtle order. Boarding is at the Food Lion shopping center on 118th Street; check in at the OC Bay Hopper kiosk. The trip runs about 2.5 hours, is suitable for all fitness levels, and is family-friendly though alcohol is restricted to guests 21 and over. Timing your cruise for late afternoon will yield warmer light and calmer breezes for photos.