Where do I board the cruise?

Boarding is on the Dewey Beach waterfront; the exact dock location and check-in instructions are provided on your booking confirmation.

How long is the trip?

The private cruise options run about 2.5 to 3 hours total, which includes transit time and market drop-off.

Is this family-friendly?

Yes—this is an all-ages activity and the relaxed pace works well for children and multigenerational groups.

Are restrooms available on board?

Restroom availability varies by vessel; check the listing details or ask the operator when you book.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Operators monitor conditions and will adjust departure times or cancel for safety; review cancellation policies before booking.

How do private group prices work?

Private cruise pricing is customized based on group size—contact the operator or use the referral booking link to get a quote.

Morning Farmers Market Cruise from Dewey Beach to Rehoboth Beach

Set your morning to low gear and step aboard the Farmers Market Cruise, a 2.5- to 3-hour private group sail that departs Dewey Beach and delivers you to the bright bustle of Rehoboth Beach’s waterfront market. Leaving the parking and traffic headaches on shore, the trip eases along the salt-scented channel between the Atlantic and the coastal marshes, skirting low dunes and oyster beds as gulls and terns wheel overhead.

The boat cuts a calm path into Rehoboth Bay, offering a shoreline view few see from land: scalloped salt marshes, weathered wooden groins, and the long sweep of the Rehoboth boardwalk. On arrival you have free time to wander the Rehoboth Farmers Market—an energetic mix of local vendors, artisans, and food stalls—where you can grab a coffee from Rise Up, stack a plate from Egg, and shop seasonal produce and handmade goods without wrestling for parking.

This private cruise is ideal for small groups—up to 13 people—who want a relaxed, social morning on the water. The route reveals the coastal ecology of southern Delaware: tidal channels, eelgrass beds, and dunes held in place by beach grasses. Keep an eye out for ospreys perched on channel markers, eastern diamondback terrapin nests near quiet inlets, and the flash of a cormorant diving for fish. The easy pace makes this a fit-for-most outing; you don’t need boating experience to enjoy the scenery or the market.

Why this trip stands out: it turns a routine farmers-market run into a transportive coastal experience. Rather than fighting for a curb space in summer, you glide across open water, arriving refreshed and ready to explore. The cruise operator customizes private pricing based on group size, so the outing works for family outings, small corporate mornings, and celebratory gatherings.

Practical notes: bring a light jacket—the bay can be chilly in the early hours—and a tote for market finds. Cameras with a polarizer will tame reflections on the water for crisp shoreline shots. The activity offers a mix of sightseeing and walking; plan for about three hours total if you include market time.

Children and multigenerational groups are welcome—the gentle pace and short on-deck time make it family-friendly while the market’s stalls offer treats for every age. If weather shifts, operators typically adjust plans for passenger comfort; check cancellation and timing details when you book. For special occasions—birthdays, small reunions, or a kickoff for weekend on the Delaware shore—this cruise delivers a memorable start today.