Smith Island Cruises
Opens at 9:00 am
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cruise to historic Smith Island from Crisfield or Point Lookout, MD. Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October with additional dates both pre-and post-season. Weather permitting. Either boat is available for charter excursions, outside of the regular schedule, to groups of 25 or more. Note: Bicycles are allowed for an additional fee but no kayaks are allowed on board. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Crisfield - Departing at 12:30 pm from Pier B Slips 10-11 in the Somers Cove Marina. Weekends only Memorial Day Weekend - mid-June and then daily Mid-June - mid-October, weather permitting trip duration 1 hour.
Point Lookout - Departing Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, MD at 10 am, Wednesday - Sunday, weather permitting. Trip duration 1-1/2 hours.
Recent Reviews
Smith Island Cruises
PATRICIA PHILLIPS : 5 on 7/18/2026 11:20 pm
Great trip on Smith Island Cruises. Enjoyed the trip to the island, enjoyed the food and friendliness on the island and enjoyed our time on this quaint island time forgot. Met wonderful people and saw beautiful places/houses/docks/boats. Wish we could have stayed longer! We will be back! Had a blast! We are 3 from NJ but 2 of us are staying the summer on Deal Island.
PATRICIA PHILLIPS
1784416852
5
5
Smith Island Cruises
Sue Gooch : 5 on 6/22/2026 8:56 pm
Stepping Back in Time!
I read all the negative reviews on TripAdvisor that people have left here about Smith Island and all I can say is that they all struck me as having been written by people with little to no imagination and who are therefore looking to be entertained. These folks should stick with noisy theme parks and other typical tourist spots.
If you go to Smith Island with absolutely no expectations, you enjoy the outdoors, you enjoy exploring estuaries, marshes, waterways, and wildlife, you enjoy kayaking, bicycling, walking, and living in the moment, you will love Smith Island. It is definitely a cool experience.
The Bayside Inn Restaurant serves the best soft shell crab we have ever had in any restaurant ever. As native Marylanders, we are both more than a little snobby about the proper way to prepare blue crabs. LOL 🦀 This place nails it!
And contrary to many of the comments in the negative reviews, the people on the island are exceptionally friendly, warm, welcoming, and accommodating. If you show up with a “tourist attitude”, demanding things, or otherwise being obnoxious, you’re going to be met with a frosty reception. Just go everywhere with a smile and be kind; take your time and ask people how they’re doing, ask about their island; they will be very happy to engage in cheery conversation with you.
If you are interested in history, especially early American History, there is a lot here to learn!
You cannot drive a car to or on the island. Island transportation is limited to boats, bicycles, and golf carts. There are no movie theaters, bowling alleys, amusement rides, bars, golf courses, or other typically touristy attractions. The island is dry, but you can bring your own alcohol… even into the restaurants. There is only one very small grocery shop so bring your own food if you are planning to stay more than a day.
You are stepping back in time by at least a century on Smith Island! It is definitely a different, really cool experience!
SMALL SIDE NOTE: You might want to avoid the summer months, as the island is covered with marshes, and it is therefore laden with lots of insects, including horse flies and other really annoying bugs. Go in the fall, the winter, or the early spring to avoid that.
I read all the negative reviews on TripAdvisor that people have left here about Smith Island and all I can say is that they all struck me as having been written by people with little to no imagination and who are therefore looking to be entertained. These folks should stick with noisy theme parks and other typical tourist spots.
If you go to Smith Island with absolutely no expectations, you enjoy the outdoors, you enjoy exploring estuaries, marshes, waterways, and wildlife, you enjoy kayaking, bicycling, walking, and living in the moment, you will love Smith Island. It is definitely a cool experience.
The Bayside Inn Restaurant serves the best soft shell crab we have ever had in any restaurant ever. As native Marylanders, we are both more than a little snobby about the proper way to prepare blue crabs. LOL 🦀 This place nails it!
And contrary to many of the comments in the negative reviews, the people on the island are exceptionally friendly, warm, welcoming, and accommodating. If you show up with a “tourist attitude”, demanding things, or otherwise being obnoxious, you’re going to be met with a frosty reception. Just go everywhere with a smile and be kind; take your time and ask people how they’re doing, ask about their island; they will be very happy to engage in cheery conversation with you.
If you are interested in history, especially early American History, there is a lot here to learn!
You cannot drive a car to or on the island. Island transportation is limited to boats, bicycles, and golf carts. There are no movie theaters, bowling alleys, amusement rides, bars, golf courses, or other typically touristy attractions. The island is dry, but you can bring your own alcohol… even into the restaurants. There is only one very small grocery shop so bring your own food if you are planning to stay more than a day.
You are stepping back in time by at least a century on Smith Island! It is definitely a different, really cool experience!
SMALL SIDE NOTE: You might want to avoid the summer months, as the island is covered with marshes, and it is therefore laden with lots of insects, including horse flies and other really annoying bugs. Go in the fall, the winter, or the early spring to avoid that.
Sue Gooch
1782161766
5
5
Smith Island Cruises
Phillip Banks : 5 on 7/27/2026 7:36 pm
We had a beautiful day
The cruise was wonderful and well worth the cost
The Captain and crew were great friendly and professional
The boat was very comfortable
The food was delicious
Smith Island is an enchanting place
We plan to take a second trip to explore more of the island and to enjoy another relaxing boat ride across the Chesapeake Bay
Thank Smith Island Cruises.❤️
The cruise was wonderful and well worth the cost
The Captain and crew were great friendly and professional
The boat was very comfortable
The food was delicious
Smith Island is an enchanting place
We plan to take a second trip to explore more of the island and to enjoy another relaxing boat ride across the Chesapeake Bay
Thank Smith Island Cruises.❤️
Phillip Banks
1785180961
5
5
Smith Island Cruises
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