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Thursday nights in Ocean City mean one thing: fireworks. And there's no better seat in the house than the bow of the Eagle.

The Eagle's Eye Fireworks Cruise puts you and up to 5 guests aboard our 28-foot Pursuit C280 center console for an evening on the water that ends with OC's legendary Thursday night fireworks display. Depart at 8:30 PM, cruise the calm waters of the coastal bays as the sun finishes its exit, and then anchor up with a perfect, unobstructed view as the sky lights up over Downtown Ocean City at 9:30.

No crowds. No craning your neck on the boardwalk. No fighting for a parking spot. Just you, your crew, and the kind of fireworks experience most people don't even know exists. The Eagle is equipped with Bluetooth speakers, insulated coolers, and cushioned bow seating — so bring your playlist, pack your cooler, and settle in. This is BYOB, and the boat is all yours.

The Eagle departs from our Downtown Marina at 307 Dorchester Street — just steps from where the fireworks go off. You're booking the whole boat, so we'll make it work.

Departure Location & Boarding — This trip departs from our Downtown Marina location at 307 Dorchester Street, Ocean City, MD. Look for the blue and orange covered shed. There is a free parking lot near the OC Bay Hopper Shed; if that is full, there is usually some street parking available. You will board from a floating dock, which tends to make it easier to get on the boat.

Departure Time — This trip departs at 8:30 PM and returns at approximately 10:00 PM. Please plan to be at your pickup location 5–10 minutes early. The Eagle runs on schedule — if you're running late, contact us, but we may not be able to wait.

Bathrooms — The Eagle has a head (bathroom) onboard for your convenience.

BYOB — This is a bring-your-own-beverage trip. The Eagle is equipped with insulated coolers to keep your drinks cold. Pack whatever you'd like — beer, wine, seltzers, water, soft drinks. Please drink responsibly. No glass bottles.

What to Bring — Your drinks, snacks if you'd like, sunscreen, a camera, and layers — it can get cool on the water after dark.

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. Please note: if the Town of Ocean City cancels the fireworks due to weather, the cruise may still run as a scenic evening cruise or be rescheduled at your preference.

The Boat — The Eagle is a 28-foot Pursuit C280 center console powered by twin 250 Yamaha outboards. She features Bluetooth speakers, insulated coolers, cushioned bow seating, and a head (bathroom). Up to 6 passengers. You are booking the entire boat — this is a private experience.

Additional Details — Fireworks are launched by the Town of Ocean City at approximately 9:30 PM on Thursday evenings during the summer season. Duration: approximately 90 minutes (8:30 PM – 10:00 PM). Up to 6 guests. BYOB — no glass bottles.

Date
Location
OC Bay Hopper- Downtown
307 Dorchester Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842
Departure
Return/Arrival
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes

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!)

How Many Adult Seats?

How Many Youth?
(14 yrs and younger)