Patuxent River Cruises on the Dee of St. Mary's

Thank you for a wonderful 2022 sailing season! We look forward to our next sailing season.

The Dee of St. Mary’s is a sailing skipjack used in the museum’s Chesapeake Bay Field Lab programs. All sails depart from the CMM dock, weather permitting.

 Public Sails on the Dee of St. Mary's

The museum offers 2-hour public sails aboard the vessel Dee of St. Mary’s. This is a great way to experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Guests will have an opportunity to help raise and lower the sail.

For the evening cruises you will have a food choice to select. All registrations must be received by the Friday at 12:00 p.m. before the cruise is scheduled.  Sandwich choices include Ham and Cheese, Roast Beef, roasted Veggies, Tuna Salad and Chicken salad.  

This is an adults only cruise. BYOB

We require 5 business days for cancellations for a refund minus a $5 processing fee. No refunds for less than 5 business days notice. No transfers.

All sails leave from the Calvert Marine Museum Campus. 

Fees and Operations

$35 for ages 13 and up
$15 for children ages 5-12  
$45 Friday evening, adult-only, cruises - BYOB optional and your choice of sandwich wrap will be provided. Please specify during registration.

*Sorry, children under 5 are not permitted on Dee public sails.

Please arrive 20 minutes early and check in at the boat.

If there is inclement weather you will be notified by the crew prior to the cruise and you will receive a full refund.