At a glance
- Duration:
- 7 Days
- Start/End:
- Round Trip Baltimore
- From:
- $3,425
- Time of Year:
- March - December
This 7-day Chesapeake Bay cruise sailing roundtrip from Baltimore, MD abounds in history and culture. From the vibrant harbor of Baltimore, travel to Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestown, known as the “Historic Triangle.”
Your first stop on this Chesapeake Bay cruise is Yorktown, where you’ll visit monumental battlefields and authentic colonial homes. Stroll through the narrow streets of a Colonial Williamsburg, nearly unchanged since the days of the first English colonists. In Jamestown, learn about this first permanent English settlement in the Americas.
Discover why Crisfield, once a small fishing village is now considered “The Crab Capital of the World,” and sail on an authentic skipjack in Cambridge. Take a trolley tour through the charming streets of Annapolis and listen to amazing stories about its 350-year history from our local expert guide.
Chesapeake Bay Cruise Highlights
- Baltimore, MD
- Yorktown/Williamsburg, VA
- Crisfield, MD/Tangier, VA
- Cambridge/Oxford, MD
- St. Michaels, MD
- Annapolis, MD
Chesapeake Bay Cruise Details
Pre-Cruise: Baltimore, MD
For those guests who wish to start their cruise in style, we are offering a Signature Pre-Cruise Package at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. Located at the edge of Baltimore’s Harbor East, enjoy a 1-night stay at this 5-star hotel, within walking distance to the waterfront, top restaurants, and popular attractions.
On the morning of your cruise, enjoy breakfast at the Four Seasons, followed by our Baltimore City Exploration shore excursion which concludes at the ship. Explore the world-famous Inner Harbor, historic neighborhoods, and the areas most noted landmarks such as the Star-Spangled Banner waving over Fort McHenry.
Pre-Cruise Packages must be reserved at least 30 days before your cruise date.
Day 1: Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is a great maritime city, alive with excitement, colonial history, and a busy harbor scene. Explore its history aboard the decks of celebrated ships and on the cobblestone streets of the charming Inner Harbor. Visit Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen “The Star-Spangled Banner”.
Day 2: Yorktown/Williamsburg, VA
Step back in time in a town that transformed the history of a nation. Yorktown is known for its monumental battlefields, authentic colonial homes, and storied past. Discover museum exhibits, recreated Continental Army camps and restored homes from the 1700’s. Also visit Colonial Williamsburg, once the political and economic center of the Virginia Colony, today the world’s premier living history site.
Day 3: Crisfield, MD/Tangier, VA
Settled in 1608 by Captain John Smith, the charming island of Tangier retains many customs and much of the appearance of an earlier era. Stroll through the delightful village, crab shanties, shops, and unique homes, on a personalized guided walking tour of the “Blue Crab Capital of the World.”
Day 4: Cambridge, MD/Oxford, MD
Cambridge is an authentic Chesapeake town known for its rich history, beautiful buildings, and vibrant arts scene. Sail on an authentic skipjack or visit the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and witness the diverse wildlife and shorebirds that inhabit the area. Explore Oxford, a charming coastal village and one of the oldest towns in America. Discover its rich maritime history, with houses dating back to the late 1600s, fascinating museums, and the original Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.
Day 5: St. Michaels, MD
Stroll along the waterfront of St. Michaels, or peruse the charming gift shops and boutiques on tree-lined Talbot Street. As you dock at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, once a famed shipbuilding village, get a glimpse into life in the 1800’s.
Day 6: Annapolis, MD
This 18th-century port pleasingly preserves its Colonial American charm. With city streets boasting thousands of historic buildings in several different architectural styles, Annapolis is often called a “museum without walls.”
This vibrant city is also home to the United States Naval Academy, a National Historic Landmark.
Day 7: Baltimore, MD
Spend your day visiting Baltimore, one of America’s finest cities. A number of excursions are available for you and your travel group, many related to Baltimore’s deep maritime history. Make sure you tour the Baltimore Aquarium and Civil War Museum as well.
| Date | Ship | A | AA | AAL | AAC | AAM | Veranda Suite | Owner's Suite | Single | Single w/ Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2022 | American Independence | $3,940 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,080 | $5,610 | |||
| May 13, 2022 | American Independence | $3,940 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,080 | $5,610 | |||
| May 14, 2022 | American Star | $3,940 | $4,075 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,610 | |||
| May 19, 2022 | American Independence | $3,940 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,080 | $5,610 | |||
| May 20, 2022 | American Star | $3,940 | $4,075 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,610 | |||
| May 26, 2022 | American Star | $3,940 | $4,075 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,610 | |||
| Oct 30, 2022 | American Independence | $3,435 | $4,245 | $4,445 | $6,070 | $4,430 | $4,895 | |||
| Oct 31, 2022 | American Star | $3,435 | $3,555 | $4,245 | $4,445 | $6,070 | $4,895 | |||
| Nov 13, 2022 | American Constitution | $4,065 | $4,855 | $5,085 | $5,525 | $6,150 | $6,945 | $5,070 | $5,600 | |
| Nov 20, 2022 | American Constitution | $4,065 | $4,855 | $5,085 | $5,525 | $6,150 | $6,945 | $5,070 | $5,600 | |
| May 6, 2023 | American Independence | $3,940 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,080 | $5,610 | |||
| May 12, 2023 | American Independence | $3,940 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,080 | $5,610 | |||
| May 13, 2023 | American Star | $3,940 | $4,075 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,610 | |||
| May 18, 2023 | American Independence | $3,940 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,080 | $5,610 | |||
| May 19, 2023 | American Star | $3,940 | $4,075 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,610 | |||
| May 25, 2023 | American Star | $3,940 | $4,075 | $4,865 | $5,095 | $6,960 | $5,610 | |||
| Oct 29, 2023 | American Independence | $3,425 | $4,245 | $4,445 | $6,070 | $4,430 | $4,895 | |||
| Oct 30, 2023 | American Star | $3,435 | $3,555 | $4,245 | $4,445 | $6,070 | $4,895 | |||
| Nov 12, 2023 | American Constitution | $4,065 | $4,855 | $5,085 | $5,525 | $6,150 | $6,945 | $5,070 | $5,600 | |
| Nov 19, 2023 | American Constitution | $4,065 | $4,855 | $5,085 | $5,525 | $6,150 | $6,945 | $5,070 | $5,600 |
Dates and rates are effective the date the information was updated on this site. Dates and rates may have changed by the cruise line prior to an update here. Contact Sunstone Tours & Cruises for the latest dates & rates.
Prices displayed are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices subject to change
Included
- Cruise passage
- All gourmet meals
- Breakfast room service
- Snacks
- Cocktail hour each evening
- Entertainment aboard the ship
- Acclaimed enrichment program
- Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Personalized service from a dedicated crew
Not Included
- Air transport to/from embarkation/debarkation destinations
- Most shore tours (unless otherwise noted)
- Port charges and fees
American Constitution
The 175-passenger American Constitution is designed with elegance in mind. This coastal cruise ship is uniquely designed to navigate the inland coastal waterways of the East Coast.
American Star
The 100-passenger American Star offers guests a friendly and accommodating atmosphere, a hallmark of American Cruise Lines.
American Independence
The 100-passenger American Independence is owned and operated by American Cruise Lines and sails overnight coastal, river, and inland waterways within the continental United States.
