Boarding is at the Fell’s Point dock next to The Pendry hotel at 901 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231; arrive 6:00–6:30 PM.

How long is the cruise?

The cruise lasts two hours and departs sharply at 6:30 PM.

Beer, wine, and soda are included with the ticket; mixed drinks are available for purchase from the cash bar.

Will we board visiting ships?

No. Lady Thames provides water‑level viewing of visiting tall ships and naval vessels but does not board other ships.

Parking is not provided. Fell’s Point can be busy during SAIL250—plan on extra time or use rideshare or paid lots.

Is the cruise accessible?

Accessibility information is not provided in the listing; contact the operator directly to confirm accommodations.

Sunset with The Fleet: SAIL250 Harbor Cruise on Lady Thames

Baltimore Harbor, Maryland — When the city hosts SAIL250 and Air Show Baltimore, the best seat is often on the water. SAIL250: Sunset with The Fleet invites you aboard Lady Thames for a two‑hour evening cruise from Fell’s Point (901 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231) that pairs live music, included beer, wine, and soda, and small bites with water‑level views of visiting tall ships, military vessels, and historic craft.

Boarding begins at 6:00 PM and the vessel departs promptly at 6:30 PM; the captain plans routes in real time around Coast Guard instructions, harbor traffic, and weather to get you close to the action without boarding other vessels. That adaptability makes this cruise distinct. Rather than a static pier perspective, you’ll move through harbor channels as light softens and the city skyline slides into dusk. Expect a shifting parade of masts and funnels, the sheen of naval paint, and crews performing duties on decks framed by brick piers and working cranes.

Onboard, a convivial crowd gathers for live music while small, thoughtfully prepared bites circulate; mixed drinks are available for purchase from a cash bar and beer, wine, and soda are included. People drift between railings and benches, trading ship‑spotting tips and comparing silhouettes as the tide carries the boat past the visiting fleet. Lady Thames doesn’t board the arriving vessels, but its mobility gives photographers and spectators a perspective you rarely get on land: the full height of a mast against sunset, the precise geometry of a warship’s superstructure, and the play of harbor lights on water.

Practical logistics matter here. Plan to arrive early—Fell’s Point and surrounding streets are busy during SAIL250 and parking is not provided—so allow extra time for traffic or choose rideshare. Boarding is strictly between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM; the boat departs on schedule. Safety controls and Coast Guard regulations may alter the route; if Lady Thames cannot operate the cruise will be canceled and tickets refunded. Expect crowds, variable viewing angles, and the kind of maritime choreography that makes each cruise unique.

Why book this? The sunset cruise compresses the spectacle of a major maritime event into a two‑hour, social, and photographic experience that showcases Baltimore’s working waterfront. For visitors who want a lively, accessible way to connect with the city’s nautical character, to hear live music as the harbor glows, or to capture dramatic ship portraits at dusk, SAIL250: Sunset with The Fleet aboard Lady Thames is a top choice. Bring layered outerwear for wind and spray, carry identification for bar service, and consider binoculars for close‑up views of rigging and hull numbers. With an early arrival and a camera, this cruise turns a festival into an unforgettable evening every time.

Sunset with The Fleet: SAIL250 Harbor Cruise on Lady Thames

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