Where does the charter depart from?

Meeting points are listed as Oxford and St. Michaels, MD; exact pickup/boarding details are provided at booking.

Is there a restroom onboard?

Yes — the charter includes use of a day head (restroom) onboard the catamaran.

Can we bring food and drinks?

BYOB is allowed; a bartender and catered lunch options are available as add-ons—confirm choices when booking.

Are children allowed on the charter?

Yes; the experience is family-friendly. Confirm any age-related requirements with the operator during booking.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Charters are subject to weather cancellations or rescheduling for safety; the captain will advise and the operator will offer alternate dates or refunds according to their policy.

Fishing gear and an MD fishing permit for the boat are included, so you can fish during your charter when conditions allow.

Private Sunset Catamaran Charter: Sailing from Oxford & St. Michaels, MD

Private Sunset Sailing Catamaran Charter offers a calm, cinematic two-hour escape on the Chesapeake Bay, launching from Oxford or St. Michaels, MD. The trip is designed for families, couples, and small groups who want an intimate evening on water with a captain and mate at the helm. The catamaran’s broad, stable platform and trampoline bow give you room to spread out—beanbag chairs, folding deck chairs and hammocks let you lounge while the sun slides toward the horizon. As the boat leaves the marina the shoreline of the Eastern Shore dissolves into marshy inlets and low-slung islands, where salt-tolerant marsh grasses and stands of northern bayberry frame the water. The Bay’s estuarine character—brackish water, tidal flats, and soft mudflats—creates a luminous quality at sunset: low-angle light on ripples, herons lifting off from channel markers, and the occasional osprey hunting above. This charter includes fishing gear and an MD fishing permit for the boat, so you can try bottom-fishing or cast for bluefish during the lull between dusk and dark. What makes this experience stand out is the blend of comfort and play: a day head, a salon for shelter, Bluetooth speakers, coolers stocked with water and sodas, and optional extras like a bartender or catered lunch. Water toys—SUPs and a Sun Chill water hammock—turn a standard cruise into a mini-playground for kids and adults. The crew handles navigation, lines and safety briefings, so guests can focus on the light show and conversation. Practical points: the charter runs as a private, two-hour sunset sail with options to add a bartender, grill lunch, or kayak rentals. Meeting points are listed as Oxford and St. Michaels, MD; exact pickup details will be provided at booking. Group size and age limits are flexible, making this a good choice for multi-generational outings and celebrations. For photographers the low sun highlights the Bay’s wide horizons and reflective channels; bring a polarizer to tame glare and a zoom for wildlife. For history buffs, St. Michaels’ maritime past and Oxford’s colonial docks add cultural context to the evening—look for classic skipjacks and working pleasure boats moving between harbors. This is a relaxed, accessible way to experience Chesapeake Bay’s shoreline ecology and evening color without the stress of boat handling. Whether you want a romantic sunset, a family memory-making float, or a small party with a bartender on deck, the Private Sunset Sailing Catamaran Charter delivers an uncomplicated, buoyant evening on one of America’s great estuaries. Booking is straightforward through the provided referral link; confirm passenger count and any add-ons before arrival so the crew can stage coolers, chairs and water toys. Bring layers—the Bay cools quickly after sunset—and a soft-soled shoe for boarding. Pack a headlamp for walkback too.

Private Sunset Catamaran Charter: Sailing from Oxford & St. Michaels, MD

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