CALVERT MARINE MUSEUM
P.O. Box 97 ● 14200 Solomons Island Road
Solomons, MD 20688
Traci Cimini ● 410-326-2042 x62
Traci.Cimini@calvertcountymd.gov
CMM-PR-18-13
April 18, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cruise Aboard the Historic Wm. B. Tennison
2018 Cruising Schedule Announced at the Calvert Marine Museum
Enjoy specialty cruises all summer long aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison departing from the Calvert Marine Museum. Built in 1899, the Tennison is the only Coast Guard licensed log-hulled, passenger carrying vessel in the United States. The vessel served as an oyster buyboat until 1978 and has been designated a National Historic landmark. All cruises are open to the public and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to purchase cruise tickets, please contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or Melissa.McCormick@calvertcountymd.gov.
Sunday, May 13
Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What better way to treat Mom than a relaxing cruise and brunch.
Adults $30, children 5 - 12 $15, children 4 and under $10.
Advance registration required by Wednesday, May 10.
Mother’s Day Evening Cruise
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
An ideal ending to Mom’s special day. Delectable hors d’oeuvres served.
Adults $30, children 5 - 12 $15, children 4 and under $10.
Advance registration required by Wednesday, May 10.
Sunday, June 17
Father’s Day Brunch Cruise
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dads love being out on the water-a perfect way to say ‘You’re the best’.
Adults $30, children 5 - 12 $15, children 4 and under $10.
Advance registration required by Wednesday, June 14.
Father’s Day Evening Cruise
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
What dad wouldn’t feel special with this treat? Delectable heavy hors d’ oeuvres served.
Adults $30, children 5 - 12 $15, children 4 and under $10.
Advance registration required by Wednesday, June 14.
Saturday, June 30
Kids’ Pirate Pizza Cruise
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dress like a pirate, eat pizza, and cruise around the Patuxent River aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Arrrrrrgh! $15 per person.
Advance registration required by Wednesday, June 27.
Wednesday, July 4
Fireworks Cruise
8:00 p.m. till......
Come aboard for the best view in town. Bring a picnic basket, if you like, with your favorite food and libations. $35 per person. Children 7 and over are welcome. Rain date is Thursday, July 5. Refunds will be available if fireworks are cancelled on this date as well. Advance registration required by Friday, June 29.
CMM Photo of Wm. B Tennison attached – credit Robert Hurry
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Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter.