This isn't just a boat ride — it's a culinary tour of Ocean City by water. The Savor the Bay Foodie Cruise takes you to three waterfront restaurants for signature cocktail tastings and curated food courses, all connected by a scenic cruise on the Bay Hopper where you'll learn about Ocean City's rich history and the families who built this town.
Board at our 118th Street headquarters and let your guide take it from there. At each stop, you'll step inside a local restaurant for cocktail tastings and food pairings — three restaurants, six tasting courses. Between stops, enjoy craft beers and seltzers on the boat while your guide shares fascinating stories about OC's waterfront and the people behind it.
Restaurants rotate according to schedule but may include Tailchasers Restaurant & Dock Bar, 45th St Taphouse Bar & Grille, OC Center for the Arts, Original Greene Turtle, and others. Small groups of no more than 12 guests keep it intimate and fun.
When this trip is over, you'll have more than just a full belly — you'll have learned a few things too. Produced by the professionals at Blue Bimini, where safety, reliability, and excellent customer care always come standard.
Departure Location, Parking & Boarding — This trip leaves from our Uptown Headquarters (actual address is 11703 Coastal Highway). We are located right next to the Food Lion in a Kiosk labelled "OC Bay Hopper" — you can't miss us. Parking at 118th Street is abundant. Look for OC Bay Hopper flags! You will board from a floating dock, which tends to make it easier to get on the boat.
Departure Time — Please plan to arrive about 5–10 minutes before your trip. If you do not see the boat, please don't worry — we are probably off making memories with another group! Uptown and Downtown locations are staffed by OC Bay Hopper. We typically do not have staff at Ocean Pines Yacht Club or Mid-Town 53rd Street. Our captains are trained to leave ON TIME. If you are running late, you can attempt to contact us but if there are other parties on your trip it is unlikely that we will hold up a trip for you!!!
Bathrooms — Our Bay Hoppers do not have bathrooms onboard. There are available restrooms near all of our locations for use before the trip but we share these facilities with other businesses except Uptown, where the bathroom is inside our Kiosk.
What to Bring — Sunscreen and a camera, snacks and/or drinks for longer trips, and always take into account weather conditions on the water. (Dress in layers if you are not sure!)
Weather — Unless the weather poses a threat to passenger safety (e.g., lightning, high winds) or would make the trip extremely uncomfortable (e.g., heavy rain), the trip will proceed as scheduled. If the captain cancels due to weather, you will be notified and your money refunded. If the conditions are unpleasant but remain safe, we will run the trip. Sometimes if this situation arises we will offer to cancel/reschedule/refund but as long as the trip is safe then our Captains generally want to make this happen!
Trip Minimum — Please be aware that we cannot run this trip if fewer than 4 people book. We will notify you at least one hour (usually earlier the morning of) before departure if the minimum has not been reached and offer a full refund or try to rebook you onto another cruise if you prefer.
Additional Details — This is a 21+ cruise — you MUST BE 21 OR OLDER. This trip departs exclusively from our Uptown 118th Street location (11703 Coastal Highway). Duration: approximately 3 hours. Small group maximum of 12 guests. Includes craft beers and seltzers on the boat, plus cocktail tastings and six food tasting courses at three restaurants. No need to print your ticket — you'll be on the list. Bring your appetite and your walking shoes — much of the tour takes place outdoors, rain or shine. (Tour will be canceled if there is lightning or heavy rain and wind.)