easy
3 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; some walking and standing required
Join Chesapeake Heritage and Paleontology Tours LLC for a fascinating three-hour exploration of Chesapeake Bay’s fossils and maritime history. Perfect for curious travelers of all ages, this guided tour offers hands-on fossil collecting combined with a visit to the Calvert Marine Museum.
Lunch and Admission to the Museum are provided.
Adults: $180.00 Children: $72.00
3 Hours of collecting plus an hour for lunch and a 2 Hour guided tour of the Calvert Marine Museum!
We guide you to a beautiful beach situated along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay where you will find your very own 15 million-year-old fossils!
You'll be transported back in time to when this area was covered by a vast ocean and was teeming with life. You'll be the first person EVER in the world to see and hold these ancient fossils.
Protection from sun exposure is essential for comfort during the boat trip and onshore activities.
Closed-toe shoes with good grip are recommended for fossil hunting and walking around the museum.
Stay hydrated and energized for the full three-hour experience.
Timing your visit with low tides will maximize fossil collecting opportunities.
The Calvert Marine Museum has been educating visitors since 1975, showcasing Maryland’s maritime and fossil history.
The tour promotes responsible fossil hunting and awareness of the Chesapeake Bay’s fragile ecosystems, supporting preservation efforts.
Protection from sun exposure during outdoor activities on the boat and shoreline.
spring;summer;fall specific
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes with good traction for walking and fossil hunting.
spring;summer;fall specific
Stay hydrated during the tour.
spring;summer;fall specific
Weather can change quickly on the bay; bring layers as needed.
spring;fall;winter specific