My extended family & I loved the comfort & attention to detail afforded by this team. Tawny…read more(Bowess), Capt Bowie, Regan (crew) and others, all were very knowledgeable and eager to help guests. Amenities like large bathrooms and refreshments made sure kids, elderly, disabled, and even one in between had a great time.

Much has been written about the island; I can't go over the whole of it here. On a pragmatic level,…read morethis cruise has a lot of limitations. It takes over an hour and a half to get to the island, which means that realistically you'll spend more time on the boat than at the destination. It's puzzling to me that their departure time is 10 AM; a little earlier would help out with that. The boat is okay, but clearly not new and it doesn't have a ton to offer during the ride, and I overheard that they don't run at maximum speed because it isn't economical. They also kind of strangely insisted on taking pictures of everyone and then trying to sell the pictures to us, which I didn't ask for and which might have been at least a more viable plan when everyone didn't just take their own pictures with their phone. Getting to the island, I have to say it was one of the saddest places I've ever traveled. Everywhere you looked, including the fishing structures on the way in, was destruction and decay. It has to be a strange feeling being a waterman working in one of those places and every day seeing the ruins of your neighbor's fishery after he either moved away or died. Similarly, the island had many abandoned houses, and others for sale. Don't get me wrong; I don't necessarily look at it as a reason not to go. Thinking about the history as you see the present can be a worthwhile endeavor. Due to limited time on the island, it's hard to see much. There were kayaks for rent and some interesting shallow areas, but I didn't see anyone taking that route. Most transit on the island is by golf cart and a few paid tours were available. The island is walkable in size. The beach is nice, but it's hard to really explore it in the time allotted, and given the waterlogged approach, golf carts or bikes don't really help that much. The island has a distinctive culture that is still preserved, but it really does not seem that amenable to tourism. I don't necessarily blame people for wanting to keep random passersby out of their yards, but it's just not the most welcoming environment, and it's hard to see any other path forward for the island than ecotourism at this point. I'm curious to visit nearby Smith Island as well. I don't know what the future holds for Tangier.

A small ferry that is a lot of fun to take across the river. The crossing is fairly quickly…read more Closed on Sunday and Monday and during inclement weather.

Another great little ride on this cool ferry! The captain is always pleasant! It was bust today!…read moreCars lined up on both sides so we had to wait a bit, but it was worth the wait! Love this mode of transportation!

Easy online booking using credit/debit. Excellent customer service follow up to confirm after…read moreonline booking. Safe and secured parking lot right near the dock. Happy, friendly and funny boat Captain and crew which made for an enjoyable ride to Tangier Island. I definitely recommend this business to anyone looking for a wonderful day adventure! Thank you!

We took the Steven Thomas to Tangier island. The staff was…read morevery welcoming. A guy named Noah was very friendly and helpful. On the trip over some dolphins were swimming beside us. The captain was announcing various sights to see as we progressed out into the bay towards our destination. A wonderful nautical experience.

Filthy environment, staff is surly and obviously hate their work. Poor business practices. lazy…read morestaff. The only appeal is that the ferry to Tangier island leaves from there. The disorganization is shocking. Do yourself a favor and dock elsewhere. This is not just my opinion. The owner probably does not know how lazy and nasty some of the staff are. He probably cannot find workers. What a mess.

Buzzard Point Marina is located in Reedville, VA also known as "Virginia's Working Fishing…read moreVillage". Buzzard Point Marina offers: boat charters, in water boat slips, inside dry boat storage, numerous fishing tournaments annually, and is home to the Chesapeake Breeze, a boat that provides daily trips to and from Tangier Island. Located five minutes off the Chesapeake Bay, there are beautiful waterscapes to be seen.

Bottom Line. Reliable and friendly transportation to Ewell on Smith Island…read more The brackish water of the Chesapeake Bay runs through my veins and I love the heritage and culture of the region. I've traveled the Eastern Shore and the Western Shore and I've now finally made it to the in between of Smith Island, in part thanks to Smith Island Cruises. My husband and I took the ferry from Crisfield to the village of Ewell on Smith Island. The ferry is a two-deck passenger ferry that probably holds around 100 people but on Labor Day weekend I think there were only about 30 aboard. Passengers are welcome to bring their luggage aboard including coolers. You can bring bikes too but there is a charge. Smith Island is dry so if you're hoping to have a drinky drink then discretely bring your own. The ferry trip is advertised to take about 45 minutes but depending on conditions, such as wind, it could take longer. During the cruise the captain pointed out some landmarks and provided a little history which was a nice touch. Overall the trip was scenic and I'm glad I had my birdnoculars in tow. The ferry is no frills. It offers a safe passage, friendly service and two bathrooms. Online ordering of tickets is easy. You can also reserve a golf cart and Smith Island cake at the same time. If departing from Crisfield then you pick up your tickets (wristband) at the Captain Tyler Motel before hand and then they'll direct you to free parking near the B pier at the marina. It was a very simple and organized process. Once on Smith Island we got a delicious lunch at the Bayside Inn and then went to the nearby Cultural center where we enjoyed the exhibits and got a walking tour map for the town. For our short 2.5 hours on the town we found waking, versus gold cart riding or biking, to be adequate. Shout out to the employee on board in the first mate/hospitality role - he was friendly and welcoming.

Took this trip from Point Lookout Captain Jack was the best!…read moreHe gave a great tour as he narrated the trip to Smith Island and gave some education along the way. We Ebenezer had a little quiz on the way back on facts that we were given on the way over. Very entertaining . The mate was really good too... he passed out sliced watermelon on the way back. We were kind of hot and a little tired and that was so nice! The boat does have bathrooms. The online tickets are very easy.

This is a great spot to catch amazing views, to watch the sunrise or sunset. It often has a great…read morebreeze, and there's a bit of shade with nice benches to eat lunch. Great ice cream shop nearby a must stop place in Crisfield.

Awesome Music, not a lot of people ( Yet ), good Food, reasonable prices and peaceful very nice…read moreweather

covid review: stayed…read moreat the hotel attached to them. they are modestly priced for kayak and other water sports rentals. we received a 20% discount for staying at the hotel. they take a pic of you before you begin. the staff is super friendly. overall, we loved the 2 seater kayak and loved the bay. it was such a nice morning. we felt it was calm going across the bay, but coming back rougher. the views were so pretty.

We did the wine and lavender tour for my brother's bachelor party and it couldn't have been better!…read moreMy brother was greeted with a personalized gift bag full of little goodies that were personalized for his interests! Our driver, Bob, was the SWEETEST man! We wish he could've joined our party with us for the rest of our weekend and everyone kept saying how much they loved Bob and how friendly, sweet, and knowledgeable he was about every stop. Every time we returned to the bus, he had a basket of snacks and water bottles available for us! He introduced us to the owner of the lavender farm that we stopped at and she was also amazing as she told us the history and the layout of the farm. Overall, I would 100% recommend this company for a fun, chill, happy group of people who just want to have fun and enjoy each other's company and see some really cool local spots!

My group had an amazing time with Hipstoricdc. Carlos was a great tour guide. Thanks for a fun…read morefilled adventure Carlos!!!!

During my recent trip to Washington DC and Virginia for a sister's weekend, we spent the day with…read moreCarlos from Hipstoricdc. From start to finish everything about our day was perfection. From the moment Carlos picked us up in his amazing vehicle, until he dropped us off later on in the day, we made the most fabulous memories together! His attention to detail was amazing. He opened and closed our doors. He escorted us into each winery. He communicated with the winery staff to make certain we were situated. He took pictures of the day, which he shared with us later. He provided a lovely charcuterie snack for us. He was a wealth of knowledge about wines and wine making and the history of the area and the beautiful vistas. As you can see, I could go on and on!! I have already recommended Carlos and Hipstoricdc to others!! Thank you Carlos for such an amazing experience!

The first time we used them, they were great--on time and very courteous. The second time, not so…read moremuch. We booked in advance for a 4:30 pickup. 4:40: no one and no call. I call them and get told cabs are about 15 minutes away. "Is one of them coming?" I got a great non-answer. "Is anyone coming?" "We can't tell you an eta." "Am I going to be stranded?" "We will be sending someone. Cabs are 15 minutes away." Then a few minutes later, they call and leave a message. "It's going to be an hour." An hour comes and goes. I call again. "We're still overbooked. It's going to be at least another hour." They couldn't tell me that in the first place? I had to call them. Never again. So, if you don't mind rolling the dice, then use them. If you like to know your ride will come at the time you booked, you may want to look elsewhere.

My husband, Walter and I had to go to a medical procedure in Fairfax. Leo, picked my husband and I…read moreon time and took us home. Excellent and kind service both ways.