Top Ocean City Nature and Wildlife Tours

The Sea Rocket has been cruising the Ocean City, Maryland coastline since the 1980's! Come enjoy this Ocean City landmark and embark on a memorable adventure with your family & friends! The early bird cruise is our personal favorite, and the cheapest! YOU MUST ARRIVE 25 MINUTES EARLY TO YOUR RESERVATION! THE BOAT LEAVES EXACTLY AT THE TIME OF THE TRIP AND DOES NOT WAIT FOR ANYONE WHO IS LATE, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Come explore the beautiful bays of Ocean City, MD during golden hour under the professional guidance of our USCG Captain. We will take you wherever you desire on our brand new 22-foot Coastal Bay Skiff, or if you’re a “new-bee” to the area, our captain will suggest all the popular “must sees”. This could include checking out the famous Ocean City commercial fishing harbor, or the iconic Sunset Marina where Michael Jordan keeps his boat, or the legendary Harbor Island where the White Marlin Open is held! We guarantee you will have a great time wherever you go! This private tour is good for up to 5 passengers. YOU MUST ARRIVE 25 MINUTES EARLY TO YOUR RESERVATION! THE BOAT LEAVES EXACTLY AT THE TIME OF THE TRIP AND DOES NOT WAIT FOR ANYONE WHO IS LATE, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Wherever you are in the Zulu Kingdom you are no more than 3 hours from Africa’s iconic Big 5. Today, however, you shall be a whole lot closer. It is a 05h00 start. As you know wildlife, especially predators, are most active around dawn and dusk. The Big 5 Bucketlist Safari gives you the best chance to see the Big 5 on a day tour within KwaZulu Natal. Enter into a Premier Private Game Reserve and meet your knowledgeable ranger. Listen to a briefing on game drive etiquette before you start your 3 hour morning safari. Your ranger will track wildlife while keeping tabs on sightings throughout the reserve giving you the best chance to be in the right place at the right time. This reserve only permits travellers staying at their luxury lodges to traverse the park, unless you’re with us of course. Time for lunch. After lunch we’re heading deeper into the reserve. Embark on another 3 hour game drive focusing on different game. At approximately 16h00 we will depart for Durban.

Come relax and unwind with us aboard the famous “Sea Rocket” while we check out the iconic fishing boats and restaurants/ bars in the Ocean City harbor, surrounding mansions, and search for dolphins in the Atlantic Ocean or Assawoman Bay all while watching the sun set over the Ocean City skyline! The Sea Rocket now also has a full liquor license onboard for the 2025 season as well as non-alcoholic drinks. Drink packages are available for purchase during checkout! YOU MUST ARRIVE 25 MINUTES EARLY TO YOUR RESERVATION! THE BOAT LEAVES EXACTLY AT THE TIME OF THE TRIP AND DOES NOT WAIT FOR ANYONE WHO IS LATE, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Enjoy a serene sunset on the water with a private cruise that showcases the stunning views of the Ocean City and Assateague Island skyline. This 1.25-hour adventure welcomes up to 12 passengers, making it perfect for family gatherings or friendly get-togethers. Led by an experienced captain, keep an eye out for wild horses and bottlenose dolphins as you glide through the scenic back bays. Feel free to bring your own beverages and make the most of this memorable experience. - Private sunset cruise accommodating up to 12 guests - 1.25-hour duration perfect for all ages - Breathtaking views of Ocean City & Assateague Island - Spot wild horses and dolphins during your ride

OC Bay Hopper is the only trip in Ocean City Maryland that offers a hands on crabbing experience. We will depart from our 118th street location in Ocean City Maryland. The captain will explain how to find and get crabs from the Assawoman Bay. He will provide and teach you how to use all the necessary equipment. The captain will explain how to hold and measure the crabs so that you can then keep those that are of legal size. You get to keep the legal size crabs to enjoy for lunch or dinner after the trip.