The St. Mary’s County Museum Division has announced enhancements to its popular Dinner & A Cruise series at the St. Clement’s Island Museum for 2026. This spring, the series will introduce a new water taxi vessel, expanded routes, and a diverse selection of themed cruises designed to offer visitors a unique dining and cruising experience along the picturesque Potomac River.
With the acquisition of a larger water taxi, the museum aims to extend its cruise offerings, allowing for travel to more distant destinations. This new vessel enhances the potential for varied experiences, as it can accommodate a broader range of themes and activities throughout the year.
2026 Cruise Schedule and Offerings
The Dinner & A Cruise series will feature an array of themed events beginning on April 26, 2026. Highlights of the schedule include:
– **April 26, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: Between North & South
– **May 16, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise (Picnic Style): Author Christine Trent
– **May 31, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: Manor Houses along the Potomac & Patuxent River
– **June 28, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: A Conversation with Local Historian Julia King
– **August 9, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: Blackistone Lighthouse
– **September 5, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise (Picnic Style): World War II
– **September 27, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: An Ecological Look at the Potomac
– **October 18, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: The Oyster Wars
– **October 29, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise (Picnic Style): A Haunted River Cruise (Thursday)
– **October 30, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise (Picnic Style): A Haunted River Cruise (Friday)
– **October 31, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: A Haunted River Cruise
– **November 19, 2026** – Dinner & a Cruise: Star Gazing
Regular dinner cruises will include transportation to a local seafood restaurant for a sit-down meal, while the picnic-style cruises invite guests to bring their own food and drinks, creating a personalized dining experience on the water. Attendees are reminded to pack all necessary provisions, as the vessel will not have supplies available onboard.
Tickets are priced at $95 per person for regular dinner cruises, which includes a seafood dinner, and $25 per person for picnic-style cruises.
Ticket Reservations and Information
For those interested in participating, tickets can be reserved online at https://bit.ly/DinnerCruise2026 or by contacting Janet Cooper via email at [email protected]. Additionally, updates and information about upcoming events can be found on the museum’s official social media page at Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
The St. Mary’s County Museum Division continues to provide engaging opportunities for both locals and visitors, promoting cultural and historical awareness through its diverse programming. The Dinner & A Cruise series promises to be an exciting addition to the region’s social calendar in 2026.
