Midtown Departures: up to 6 Passengers
Aloft Hotel, 4501 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
6 passenger cruises depart from the bayside dock at the Aloft Hotel on 45th Street, with parking available right in the hotel lot. These 6 passenger boats are a favorite for couples, families, and smaller groups who want an intimate ride through the back bays toward Assateague Island.
Downtown Departures: up to 12 Passengers
307 Dorchester St, Ocean City, MD 21842
12 passenger cruises depart from our downtown Ocean City location, just a block from the Boardwalk and the Ocean City Inlet. These 12 passenger boats have the room and the range to explore both the back bays and the open ocean, making them a great choice for bigger celebrations.
What You Will See on an Assateague Island Cruise
Assateague Island National Seashore sits just south of the Ocean City Inlet, and its pristine, undeveloped shoreline is the highlight of nearly every Sea Rocket private cruise. The island is famous for its herd of wild ponies, and your captain runs the shallow back bay water along the marsh edge to give your group the best possible view.
Bottlenose dolphins are frequent visitors to these waters throughout the summer, and the marshes around Assateague are alive with ospreys, egrets, and other shorebirds. Your captain knows the area well and shapes the route around wherever the wildlife has been active that week.
Along the way, take in beautiful views of the Ocean City skyline, Sunset Marina, and the working fishing harbor, all from a perspective you can only get on the water.
Choosing Between the 6 and 12 Passenger Boat
Our midtown boat is a shallow draft skiff, which lets your captain tuck into the back bays and get closer to the Assateague marsh line than a larger vessel can. It is a wonderful option for couples, families, and small groups looking for an intimate ride.
Our downtown boat comfortably handles both the bays and the open ocean, with plenty of deck space for a bigger group to spread out and celebrate. If your party is larger than six, or you would like the option of heading out through the inlet into the Atlantic, this is the boat for you.
Still deciding which cruise is right for your group? Our Ocean City FAQ has answers to common questions about what to bring and what to expect onboard, and our team is always happy to help if you reach out.
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A private cruise means the boat and captain are reserved just for your group. There is no shared seating with other passengers, and the route is built around what you want to see and do.
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Yes! Bring your favorite drinks and snacks along for the ride. No glass containers are permitted onboard.
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The ponies roam free across the island, so sightings can’t be guaranteed, but our captains know the shoreline well and run the route where the herd has been active most recently.
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Our daytime private cruises run one hour, and our sunset cruises run 75 minutes.
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Sea Rocket offers two Ocean City departure locations. Our 6 passenger cruises leave from the Aloft Hotel dock at 4501 Coastal Highway in midtown, and our 12 passenger cruises leave from 307 Dorchester Street downtown.
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Our midtown boat holds up to 6 passengers, and our downtown boat holds up to 12. All ages are welcome on both.
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Absolutely. Every Sea Rocket private cruise is tailored to your group, and your captain is happy to build the route around what you would like to see.
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Enjoy a fully private boat cruise with Sea Rocket Water Adventures – one of the best ways to experience Ocean City, MD! Your group gets the entire boat, a dedicated captain, and a trip built around what you want to do and see.
Cruise the calm back bays toward Assateague Island National Seashore, where the famous wild ponies roam free along an undeveloped shoreline. Our boats are built for shallow water, so your captain can get in close along the marsh where the herd loves to graze. This scenic route offers excellent opportunities to spot wild ponies grazing along the shore and bottlenose dolphins swimming nearby, along with ospreys and egrets working the marsh grass.
Your experienced captain shares personalized commentary on the local wildlife, geography, and history of Ocean City. Relax on deck, play your own music, and bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy along the way. All ages are welcome, making these cruises a great fit for families, birthdays, bachelorette parties, or a relaxing evening on the water.
Sea Rocket offers two departure locations in Ocean City. Choose a 6 passenger boat from our midtown location at the Aloft Hotel, or a 12 passenger boat from our downtown location, with parking available at both. Book your private Ocean City cruise today and explore Assateague Island from the water!
