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Passengers will be required to wear their masks at all times and practice safe, social distancing. Tickets may be purchased online at  http://tangierislandcruises.com/  or at the office located at 1001 West Main Street, Crisfield, Maryland. You may call us at 410-968-2338 for further information.

Cruises departing Crisfield, MD daily October 15th!

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Departure (Crisfield, MD): 12:30 pm

Arrival (Tangier Island, VA): 1:45 pm

Cruises depart from our ferry dock in Crisfield, MD daily Sunday through Saturday at 12:30 pm arriving in Tangier Island, VA at approximately 1:45 pm. Departure from Tangier Island, VA is at 4:00 pm arriving Crisfield, MD dock at approximately 5:15 pm.

Your cruise includes seating in either our air-conditioned passenger cabin or on the upper sun deck and a guided audio tour by Captain Steven Thomas. You will see beautiful waterfowl and points of interest along the way. Feel free to walk around and explore the ship at any time. Snacks, cold drinks and bathroom facilities are available onboard. All areas are handicap accessible.

Chart a course back in time to the small, picturesque island of Tangier.

Once visited by  John Smith in 1608, the island has changed little since it was first settled by John Crockett in 1686. Along the way, you’ll see some of the most beautiful scenery the Chesapeake Bay and Tangier Sound have to offer. As the boat makes the 14 mile trip out to the island, you’ll see the chain of islands that form the Tangier Sound and the waterfowl that inhabit the bay. You’ll learn the history of the other islands namely Fox Island, Watts Island, and Port Isobel.

Upon arrival, you’ll discover a way of life quickly disappearing from America. Browse the quaint town with its narrow streets designed for walking or cycling, mingle with the island natives, and enjoy the peace and tranquility this one mile by three island offers. Stroll by the lone school that provides classes for kindergarten through high school, then wander out to the one of four different restaurants to eat some great seafood. Spend time relaxing by the dock watching the crab boats come and go from the harbor.

Tangier Island has a population of about 600 people, most of whom speak a unique English Restoration era dialect of American English. The island was once inhabited by farmers but became a fishing community in the 1800s when the Chesapeake Bay was first harvested for its crabs and oysters. The people of today’s Tangier Island, survive with a livelihood wrenched by the unpredictable waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

A visit to Tangier Island is unlike any place you’ve ever experienced. Come with us as we step back in time…

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Tangier Island Transportation Chesapeake Bay Cruise Boat, Steven Thomas, provides transportation toTangier Island from Crisfield Maryland.

Where time stopped-still some twenty years ago! One visitor to Tangier Island states, "The most unbelievable sunsets you can ever imagine; no doubt, the next thing to heaven.  It is truly a great experience, getting back to the roots of your being."

No cars, no trains; the only transportation to Tangier Island is by boat or by small airplane. When you arrive, plan to leisurely stroll around the island. Bike Rental transportation is available:  Bicycles - Contact Joan at:  757 891-2248 at the Waterfront Restaurant. Seasonal , the Joyce Marie II departs from Onancock, Virginia on the Eastern Shore of Virginia daily to Tangier Island - 10:00 AM Seasonal , the Chesapeake Breeze departs from Reedville Va on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at 10:00 AM Also, year round, the Courtney Thomas departs from Crisfield, Maryland on the Eastern shore of Maryland daily to Tangier Island: Freight & Mail Service  12:30 PM

Tangier-Onancock Cruises is a member of the Onancock Business and Civic Association. Onancock Accommodation and Restaurant Listings can be found by linking to: Click Here The OBCA encourages you to take a little extra time to visit historic Onancock.  You can stroll through town with easy access to shops, antiques and collectibles, the communities local theater and Kerr Place , headquarters of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society.

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Tangier Island Cruises

Cruise to Tangier Island, Virginia from the Thomas Dock at 10th Street in Crisfield.  The boat departs at 12:30 pm.  The cruise begins May 15th and run daily through October 15th, weather permitting.  The boat is available for charter excursions, outside of their regular schedule, to groups of 25 or more. Note: bicycles are allowed for an additional fee, but no kayaks are allowed on board.

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The “Steven Thomas” leaves Crisfield daily at 12:30, arrives at Tangier at 1:45, leaves Tangier at 4:00 and returns to Crisfield at 5:15. More information on Steven Thomas Cruises .

You can also take the mail boat “Courtney Thomas” from Crisfield to Tangier.  This boat leaves the Crisfield town dock at 12:30 Monday through Saturday.

The “Chesapeake Breeze” leaves Reedville at 10:00am and returns to Reedville around 3:40.  The boat leaves from Buzzard’s Point Marina.  It takes about an hour and a half to get to Tangier.   More information about the Chesapeake Breeze .

A seasonal passenger ferry operates from the picturesque town of Onancock on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.  This passenger ferry service runs from May through September.  You’ll ride out to the island on the “Joyce Marie II,” a 36 foot lobster boat, similar to a traditional Chesapeake Bay deadrise.  The boat’s captain, Mark Crockett is a friendly native Tangierman.  The boat leaves from the Onancock Wharf, located at the end of Market Street.  More information about the Onancock to Tangier ferry .

These round-trip cruises provide a nice trip on the Bay and several hours to visit Tangier.  These cruises are quite popular and summer days can bring hundreds of visitors to the island.

Things to Do and See

There are a few cars on the island now, but most transportation is by bicycle and golf cart.  Residents meet the tour boats at the dock to offer guided golf cart tours.  Golf carts and bikes can also be rented for self guided exploration.  Take some time to explore this unique village of independent Chesapeake Bay residents.

The best things to do on a visit to Tangier Island are to enjoy a meal, take a stroll down the town streets, stop for a drink, ice cream, or homemade desert, and enjoy the views.

The new Tangier Island History Museum and Interpretive Cultural Center opened in June of 2008.  The museum provides a closer look at island life, including Tangier’s role in the War of 1812.

About Tangier Island

Tangier Island, VA sits out in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, accessible only by boat or plane.

The island is only about 1 mile wide and 3 miles long and has about 700 residents, most of whom make their living off the water.

Captain John Smith first visited Tangier Island in 1608 and in 1620 settlers arrived from Cornwall, England.

Today, the island is home to a close knit community, many of whom are related.  Visitors will find that many of the residents they meet have the last name of either Crockett, Parks, Pruitt, or Thomas.  Most of these residents make their living crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay.  The island has one school for kindergarten through 12th grade, a post office, and two grocery stores.

The Tangier Island of today has several lodging establishments and restaurants.  Ferries travel to the island daily from Reedville  and  Crisfield .

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Tangier Island Restaurants

Dining options on the island include Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House, where visitors are served a traditional meal of crab cakes, clam fritters, Virginia ham, potato salad, coleslaw, pickled beets, apple sauce, green beans, hot corn pudding, fresh baked bread, and butter pound cake, all served family-style at large tables.  A breakfast is also available.  Open 7:00 am to 5:00pm.  More information about Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House .

At Fisherman’s Corner Restaurant , fresh local seafood is the specialty, from crab cakes to stuffed flounder and crab bisque.   Open for lunch and dinner, 11:00 am to 7:00pm.  More information about Fisherman’s Corner Restaurant .

Lorraine’s Seafood and Sandwich Shop  features homemade daily specials and a variety of seafood, subs, sandwiches, and salads, plus coffee, milkshakes, smoothies, and soft serve ice cream.  Open 10:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm on Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm and 5:00 pm to 11:00pm on Saturday, and Noon to 5:00pm on Sunday.

The Waterfront Restaurant, located at the Tangier dock, offers a selection of sandwiches, including crab cakes and soft crabs, and subs.  They also have bike rentals available.  Open 10:00am to 4:00 Monday through Saturday and 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday.

Tangier Island Lodging

Chesapeake House . On main street near the dock.  Serves big family style dinners.

Shirley’s Bay View Inn . One of the island’s oldest homes.  Includes a full breakfast.

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• Tangier Island Cruises from Crisfield : Aboard the Steven Thomas.
• Tangier Island Cruises from Reedville :  Aboard the Chesapeake Breeze.

Tangier Island Cruises

Cruise to Tangier Island from Reedville, VA, aboard the Chesapeake Breeze. The Breeze leaves from Buzzard’s Point Marina for Tangier Island at 10 a.m. and returns to Reedville at 4:15 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful day out on the Chesapeake Bay and  Tangier Island .

On the way to the island, the ship often passes fishing boats working their nets or large ocean freighters traveling between Baltimore and Norfolk or points beyond. You can also see Tangier Island watermen making their living on the bay.

After a relaxing one-and-a-half-hour narrated cruise, the ship docks at Tangier Island, where you are met by a friendly guide. During your two-and-a-half-hour visit, you may wish to eat at one of the restaurants on the Island or make use of some of the picnic areas.

Spend some time walking around this quaint island or take a tour on a mini-bus. Either way, you are sure to remember your trip to Tangier Island for a long time to come.

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We are conveniently located within a few hours’ drive of many popular Virginia destinations. Use the helpful information below to plan your trip today.

Central Virginia

Richmond Area: 1 hour 50 minutes Petersburg Area: 2 hours Charlottesville: 2 hours 45 minutes

Northern Virginia

Washington DC: 2 hours 43 minutes Fredericksburg: 1 hour 43 minutes Warrenton: 2 hours 42 minutes

Southern Virginia

Virginia Beach: 2 hours 15 minutes Williamsburg: 1 hour 30 minutes Chesapeake: 2 hours 14 minutes

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