This year Father’s Day falls on June 21, which also happens to be the first day of summer! That calls for an extra special day for Dad, so we’ve rounded up some activities on and around the Bay to get everyone outside and on the water.
Eat and Cruise
The
Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD is offering both a
brunch cruise and an evening cruise aboard the
William B. Tennison, a nine log sailing bugeye that was converted into a powered buyboat in 1909. The Tennison will depart from the museum at 11:30 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. for the brunch cruise, and will depart at 5 p.m. for the evening cruise and return by 6:30 p.m. The cost for each cruise is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Registration is required by June 17. For more information, go online to
calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41.
The
Spirit of Baltimore is offering either a
lunch or dinner cruise around Baltimore’s scenic Inner Harbor. Dads will enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch, DJ entertainment, and unique views of the city from the water. Options include a noon to 2 p.m. lunch cruise, a 1 to 3 p.m. afternoon lunch cruise, and a 5 to 7:30 p.m. dinner cruise. For pricing and to book your spot go online to
spiritcruises.com/baltimore or call (866) 312-2469.
Sightseeing/History
If you’re feeling the need for speed, treat dad to a
sightseeing speedboat tour aboard Seadog in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The 50-minute tour departs from the Inner Harbor and travels southeast on the Patapsco River towards the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Learn about some of Baltimore’s famous sites from the thrill of a speedboat. And on the
Seadog, every day is dog day, so bring them along and dogs ride free! There are multiple departures daily so get your dad out on Father’s Day or another weekend in June. Tickets are $21.95 for adults and $14.95 for children aged three to 11. To reserve your spot, book online at
seadogcruises.com.
Historic Ships in Baltimore will offer a
USS Constellation History Tour with historian John Barnard on Saturday, June 20. The hour long tour will begin at 2 p.m. and is included with museum admission; no reservations required. Get up close and personal with 100 years of naval service and learn about the real Old Navy. Check out
historicships.org for more information
.
The
French Frigate Hermione set sail for America from France this past April. She is currently at City Dock in Annapolis and will be in Baltimore Father’s Day weekend, June 19-21. The
Hermione will make several stops along the East Coast from Virginia to Nova Scotia, before heading home. Check online for her full schedule and list of events. At some venues tour tickets are free but required.
hermione2015.com
Fishing
Treat Dad to a day of fishing! Check out the
Fish News section in PropTalk magazine to find a prime spot or go to
proptalk.com/charter-fishing to find a charter captain near you!
Paddling
At
Ultimate Watersports in Middle River, MD, all
dads float free on Father’s Day weekend when accompanied by a paid guest. Choose from a wide variety of stand-up-paddleboards and kayaks, and if you know how to sail, try your hand at a Hobie catamaran or windsurfer. Specials run all weekend; no reservations required.
ultimatewatersports.com
The
Sultana Education Foundation hosts public paddles throughout the year and there are two trips in the month of June to try and get dad out on the water. Join the Sultana naturalists for a unique kayak experience on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Tickets are $30 unless specified otherwise. Kayaks are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and binoculars if you have them!
Saturday June 20, the theme will be ospreys. Get ready to see ospreys and their chicks up close as you paddle an undisturbed tributary of the Chester River. On
Saturday, June 27, the theme is oysters and Indians. Paddlers will get the chance to explore ancient Indian settlements on Still Pond Creek. To reserve your spot, book online at
sultanaeducation.org/public-programs/public-paddles/.
