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Somerset County, Maryland--Taste the Salt of Centuries

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Somerset County Tourism
PO Box 243
Princess Anne, MD 21853
410/651-2968
800/521-9189
e-mail: Julie M. Widdowson, Director
(somtour@dmv.com)

Smith & Tangier Island Cruises
Boats to Smith and Tangier Islands depart from Crisfield at the City Dock, Thomas Dock-10th Street, and the Somers Cove Marina 12:30 daily. Ferryboats carry passengers to the islands year round. Cruise boats sail to the islands and Portsmouth mid-May through October. Limited ADA accessibility.

Cruises:
  Smith Island Cruises
Capt. Alan Tyler
410/425-2771
Tangier Island Cruises
Capts. Rudy, Wallace, & Steven Thomas
410/968-2338 or 800/863-2338
Ferryboats:
  The Island Belle II
Capt. Otis Tyler
410/968-1118
The Captain Jason
Capts. Larry and Terry Laird
(410) 425-4471 or (410) 425-5931

Motorboats/Kayaking/Canoeing:
  Tangier Sound Outfitters
(410) 968-1803
  

Chartered excursions, fishing trips and guided nature tours are also available. For current listings of captains and ports, contact the Somerset County Tourism office.


Marinas

Goose Creek Marina
P.O. Box 169
Upper Fairmount, MD 21867
(410) 651-1193
70 slip marina, open 7 days a week May-Oct 31st. Manager on site 8:30am-3pm, other times by appt. Transient slips, day use slips, dump station, electric & water hook up, long term slips, land storage, boat repair, marine supply, fueling dock & CB/VHF access available, 14 waterfront campsites w/shower/bath hookups priced by day/week/year.

Smith Island Mini Marina
Ewell, MD
www.smithisland.us
(410) 968-3309
6 slip marina, located next to country dock. Electric, pump out facility, dockhouse and showers. Priced by overnight/day/half day.

Somers Cove Marina
Crisfield, MD
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/somerscove.html
In a large protected harbor at the southernmost tip of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Somers Cove Marina offers a safe, secluded berth.

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Charter Boats

A handy list of charter boats and their captains, with contact information.

Tangier Sound Outfitters
Kayak trips, rentals and shuttle service.
Special packages available: Sunset paddles, overnight camping,
and beginners learn to paddle sessions.
410-957-1270


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