点评:in mid-July, Smith Island Cruises took 6 of us on a professionally run cruise across the Chesapeake to Smith Island, MD. The service we received from Point Lookout Marina was as-advertised. Two hours across the Bay, with interesting commentary from the Captain. Two and a half-hours at the town of Ewell, on Smith Island. Delicious lunch at the Bayside Inn. We took home a delicious Smith Island 9-layer cake. Two hours back across the Bay. We were back at our car just after 4:30 pm.
Logistics: Water is for sale onboard at $1 a bottle. Bring your own snacks, bug spray (needed ashore), sunscreen, hats, and sun-wear. There is shaded seating but it's not as comfortable as the sun-drenched decks of the Twister.
Ashore, we opted to just walk the town after lunch, but there are golf carts and bikes to rent to carry you to the other town, Rhodes Point. You can check out the Smith Island museum, post office, and gift shops, and another, smaller restaurant, the Harborside Inn. Residents are happy to see you, and the staff at the Bayside were prompt and friendly. Plenty of room for all, and the seafood is delivered quickly. Great lunch.
I recommend this trip for anyone who wants to experience the views of the Bay, the birds and wildlife on the crossing, and the charm of a special Maryland watermen's town.
翻译:7 月中旬,史密斯岛游轮公司 (Smith Island Cruises) 带着我们 6 个人乘坐专业游轮横跨切萨皮克湾前往马里兰州史密斯岛。Point Lookout Marina 为我们提供了与广告宣传相符的服务。横跨海湾两小时,船长为您带来有趣的解说。在史密斯岛的 Ewell 镇停留两个半小时。在 Bayside Inn 享用美味的午餐。我们带回了美味的史密斯岛九层蛋糕。横跨海湾两小时。下午 4:30 刚过我们就回到了车上。
后勤:船上以每瓶 1 美元的价格出售饮用水。请自备零食、杀虫剂(上岸需要)、防晒霜、帽子和防晒服。船上有遮阳座位,但不如 Twister 的阳光甲板舒适。
上岸后,我们选择在午餐后步行游览小镇,但可以租用高尔夫球车和自行车带您前往另一个小镇 Rhodes Point。您可以参观史密斯岛博物馆、邮局和礼品店,以及另一家较小的餐厅 Harborside Inn。居民们很高兴见到您,Bayside 的员工很热情友好。有足够的空间容纳所有人,海鲜也很快送达。午餐很棒。
我向所有想要体验海湾景色、渡口的鸟类和野生动物以及马里兰州特别水手小镇魅力的人推荐这次旅行。