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Bayside Swimming Trip

The idea here is to get you and your family (or a group of friends!) out on the Bay for some swimming in the “much-warmer-than-the-ocean” waters! It is shallower too, no worries about "shore break."

Depending on your group and the conditions, Bayside swimming can take place off of one of the many sandy beaches on the Bay (including the infamous “Sand Bar,” where the locals all hang out!) OR you can decide to head down to Assateague Island to swim just offshore although there is much more current to contend with...

We have an assortment of floats and noodles, but feel free to bring your own (within reason, no large rafts that will impeded other customer's experience).

If you have a specific swim spot in mind, and a larger group, consider a “Private Charter” for this block of time and the captain will take you wherever you want to swim!This adventure takes place almost every weekday, departing from the OC Bay Hopper North OC location at 118th street in Ocean City.

This trip - like all of our trips - is produced by the professionals at Blue Bimini where safety, reliability, and excellent customer care always come standard. With us, you're in for a safe and unforgettable experience every time.

Expectations

Departure Location - This trip leaves from our north OC location at 118^th street (Food Lion Shopping Center) in OC.

Bathrooms – Our Bay Hoppers do not have bathrooms onboard. Our kiosk at our 118^th street location in OC does have a bathroom you can use before departure.

What To Bring – Depending on the weather, you should dress appropriately. Things to consider bringing include sunscreen, some snacks, drinks, a swimsuit, and camera.

Weather – Unless the weather poses a threat to the safety of our passengers (e.g., lightning, high winds) or the weather will make the trip extremely uncomfortable (e.g., heavy rain) the trip will proceed as scheduled. If the Captain decides to cancel the trip due to the weather, then you will be notified, and your money refunded.

Trip Minimum – Please be aware that we cannot offer this trip if fewer that 4 people in total book for the occasion. We will notify you at least one hour before departure if we have not reached the minimum and offer to refund or rebook you on to another cruise.

Trip Details

Date

Location

OC Bay Hopper Kiosk- 118th Street

Food Lion parking lot, 118th Street

Departure

Return/Arrival

Duration

3 hours

Select DEPARTURE

at OC Bay Hopper Kiosk- 118th Street

About the Weather

Aligned with the goal of ensuring all OC Bay Hopper customers have a great experience, we will only run trips that are deemed safe by our Captains. Generally, the weather on the coastal bays of the Ocean City area is very pleasant but sometimes storms and thunderstorms do occur.

In the event that your trip is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. Sometimes, the weather conditions, particularly high winds causing choppy seas, will allow us to run a safe trip that is a bit unpleasant.

Our captains will always strive to let people know when conditions will be less than ideal and if conditions warrant a possible refund you may choose to not take the trip. (But sometimes those rough passages make for the best experiences!)