Skip the traffic and hop the Sea Rocket for a 10–30 minute scenic crossing from Sunset Marina to downtown Ocean City, arriving steps from the festival stages. Fast, frequent, and weather-ready, the shuttle is the simplest way to get to Oceans Calling, Country Calling and Boardwalk Rock.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
A low-slung launch cuts a clean wake across Sinepuxent Bay as you step aboard the Sea Rocket — fifteen minutes of salt air, gull calls and a quick transit from West Ocean City to the music-stuffed heartbeat of the Boardwalk. The ride frames the festival in motion: the shoreline pull of apartment roofs and marinas giving way to the bright bustle of Dorchester Street and stages close enough to hear the bass through the hull.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–30 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; activity involves short walking and boarding steps
Wildlife
History
The bay crossings follow channels long used by watermen and pleasure craft as Ocean City developed from a fishing community into a resort town in the 20th century.
Conservation
Stay on marked docks and avoid disturbing marsh edges; the Sinepuxent Bay system is sensitive to boat wake and shoreline erosion—pack out trash and limit single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Transfer Service to Ocean City Music Festival today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early
Plan to be at Sunset Marina at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to secure boarding and avoid missing the boat.
Bring a Mobile Ticket & ID
Keep your mobile ticket and a photo ID handy for quick boarding; staff will check tickets at the dock.
Dress in Layers
Bay breezes can cut through summer heat—bring a light windbreaker for the crossing and evening return.
Expect Short Lines but Limited Refunds
Shuttles run about every 20 minutes, but note the operator’s all-sales-final policy—book carefully and confirm your times.
Mobile ticket on your phone
Required for boarding and speeds up check-in at the dock
Light windbreaker
Protects against bay spray and cooler evening breezes during the crossing
summer
Small dry bag
Keeps phones, wallets and festival passes dry and secure on deck
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Sun reflects off open water—protect skin and eyes during daytime crossings
summer