Things to do in Ocean City
45-Minute Speed Boat Dolphin Cruise: Ocean City MDThe Sea Rocket is a 45-minute speed boat cruise departing from downtown Ocean City on Dorchester Street, heading out through the inlet and up the coast in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. You choose your seating—middle bench, general admission, or VIP bow—and the boat includes a live English-speaking guide. Arrive 25 minutes before your reservation time; the boat departs exactly on schedule and does not wait for latecomers.Is it for me?Spot Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins on a scheduled departure from downtown Ocean City—just show up on time and let the captain's local knowledge handle the rest.
Ocean City: 1-Hour Sunset Harbor Cruise & Dolphin SearchYou board the Sea Rocket 25 minutes before departure, claim your assigned seat, and spend an hour cruising Ocean City harbor and open water at sunset. The route passes fishing boats, waterfront mansions, and dolphin habitat, with drinks available for purchase. You're back on the dock as dusk settles in.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a sunset on the water without driving a boat yourself or arranging your own transport to the dock. The fixed departure time and assigned seating mean you show up, sit down, and the evening unfolds—just plan to arrive early, since the boat leaves whether you're aboard or not.
Assateague Island Cruise: Wild Ponies & Bay Wildlife TourA guided boat tour of Assateague Island where a knowledgeable captain answers questions about the wild ponies, the island's ecology and the wildlife living there. The tour departs from either North OC (1 hour) or Downtown (2 hours 45 minutes), and includes the boat ride only. Infants can sit on an adult's lap; service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the 1-hour North OC departure if you want the wild ponies and the main story without a long time commitment. Pick the Downtown location if you have 2 hours 45 minutes and want to see more of the bay ecosystem on the way to and from the island—the extra travel time means more wildlife and more of the captain's knowledge about what lives in the water.
Ocean City Parasailing: 800ft Flight & Downtown DepartureYou’ll launch right from downtown Ocean City and soar 800 feet above the Atlantic with a local crew handling everything from harnesses to safety tips. Spot dolphins below or maybe even wild ponies near Assateague Island as you float in silence or get your toes dipped in saltwater before an easy landing—this one sticks with you long after your feet touch back down.
Ocean City: Early Morning Speed Boat & Dolphin CruiseYou’ll feel the sea spray as you zip along Ocean City’s coast on an early morning speed boat cruise. With a local guide at the helm, watch for wild dolphins gliding beside you and soak up those first golden rays over Maryland’s shoreline—a fresh start you’ll remember long after breakfast.
1-Hour Private Pony Cruise: Assateague Island from Ocean CityA 1-hour private boat cruise from Ocean City for up to five passengers, with a captain who takes you wherever you want to see wild horses and dolphins near Assateague Island. The boat leaves at the scheduled time—arrive 25 minutes early. Captain and fuel are included; bring your own drinks if you want them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to steer the itinerary yourself—the captain takes you where you choose, so a group hunting for wild horses can head straight to Assateague, while another group chasing evening light stays near Ocean City. The fixed hour means you are not paying for idle time on the water.
