Beer Tasting Cruises on Epiphany

Adventure Craft Beer Tasting Cruises!

Join us for an unforgettable Beer Tasting Cruise—an exclusive way to experience the craft beer world from the water. This relaxed yet immersive adventure invites you to savor a variety of cold, refreshing beers while taking in breathtaking waterfront views. From the first pour to the last sip, it’s a tasting experience designed to delight the senses.

Inspired by the creativity and passion behind craft brewing, we’ve created a tasting journey that showcases a rotating selection of thoughtfully chosen beers, enjoyed from the comfort of our beloved yachts. With intimate seating and panoramic scenery, you’ll have the perfect setting to slow down, sip, and savor while admiring the charm of the town from the water’s edge.

Beer Tasting Cruises are available by advanced reservation and include unlimited samplings of 6 rotating beer selections—a true treat for beer lovers. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the flavors, sights, and atmosphere that make this cruise an experience to remember. Book a private charter for an even more intimate and customized experience for up to 13 guests for the ultimate indulgence.

Epiphany:

Out on the open water, our spacious and modern 2016 44-foot Leopard catamaran Epiphany offers your choice of a public or private cruise in one of the most beautiful places to sail. Chesapeake Bay sailing is renowned for its stunning scenery and unforgettable sunsets. Your charter begins with a peaceful glide through the harbor before heading out into the Miles River, where you’ll enjoy sweeping views and, if you’re lucky, wildlife sightings like osprey and bald eagles. Several years, we have even spotted dolphins!

Epiphany offers a modern, luxurious and spacious sailing experience aboard a wide and stable catamaran intended for charter guest comfort and guest entertainment. Designed for easy single handed operation, the captain operates the vessel from the helm station allowing the mate to focus most of their time on enhancing the guests experience while aboard.  There is ample cushioned seating for all guests including choices between trampoline, bow pulpit seats, beanbag chairs, captains chairs, built-in shaded cushioned cockpit seating with pillows, inside salon seating, multiple tables and counters for drinks and food, and modern kitchen amenities.

Epiphany is docked at the Harbour Inn & Marina in the heart of St. Michaels, Maryland—a charming Eastern Shore town known for its incredible seafood and inviting small-town atmosphere. Whether you’re planning a day trip to St. Michaels or seeking a sailing charter on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, our relaxing sailboat excursions are conveniently located just 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., and only an hour from Annapolis.

You are welcome to participate as a working crew member or simply sit back and relax; we’re here to help you complete your Chesapeake Bay sailing experience!

What to Expect:

Immaculate Sailboat: Our beautifully kept catamaran sailboat offer a luxurious and comfortable sailing experience. Guests have consistently praised the impeccable condition of our catamaran, making it the perfect setting for a memorable trip on the water.

Friendly and Experienced Crew: Our friendly, knowledgeable captains and crew make every sail both informative and enjoyable, sharing insights about the area and the art of sailing along the way. Guests consistently praise their expertise and welcoming nature, noting how comfortable and well cared for they feel throughout the trip.

Tranquil Sailing Trip: Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life with our peaceful and serene sailing experience. Guests have consistently praised the calming and rejuvenating experience of being on the water, creating the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Captivating Narratives: Our interesting stories and information about the area and sailing will provide an educational and engaging experience that enhances the trip. Guests have appreciated the captivating narratives shared by the crew, providing a deeper understanding of the area and sailing.

Beverages: After we set sail, enjoy a guided tasting of six rotating craft beers, thoughtfully chosen to keep each experience fresh and exciting. If beer isn’t your style, a wine tasting option is available as well. Bottled water is always complimentary. Additional beverages available for purchase include:

• Easy-drinking champagne
• White wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc
• Red wine: Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon
• Non-alcoholic options such as Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite

Swag: Our ships store includes custom St. Michaels Sailing Charters embroidered shirts, baseball caps, zip hoodies, tote bags, beach towels, stemless wine glasses, and more.  You can pre-order at checkout or let our crew know you are interested in purchasing a souvenir.

Good to Know:

Weather: We want to ensure your safety and comfort, hence the captain may decide to cancel due to bad weather, and this decision is made 15 minutes prior to departure. Rest assured there is no charge if the sail gets cancelled. We’re often asked whether we sail in rainy weather. We do sail even if it’s lightly misting, but not in heavy rain as we want you to have the best experience possible. It’s no fun sitting on the pouring rain!

Attire: Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, cameras, sunhats, and a light jacket in spring and fall. It’s about 10 degrees cooler on the water so plan accordingly.

Safety: Our yachts are exceptionally clean and well-maintained, with all modern safety features (life jackets, VHF etc). Foul weather gear is available in the event of unexpected bad weather.

Kid Friendly: Children of all ages are welcome aboard our yachts. We love kids! We have infant, toddler, and youth life jackets to fit all sizes and ages.

Parking: Free parking where we are parked at the Harbour Inn, 101 N Harbor Road, St Michaels MD 21663.  If there are no spaces available, then there is parking on the side streets and along the waterfront down past where the work boats tie up.

Cancellation Policy:

• Per Person Reservations made on a per person basis can be cancelled up to 24 hrs before departure for a full refund.
• Private Charters will receive full refund if cancelled more than 7 days prior to start of charter. 50% refund if cancelled less than 7 days and more than 72 hours before start of charter. No refunds if cancelled less than 72 hours before start of charter.

Sailboat Highlights:

Max Passengers:

• Epiphany carries a maximum of 6 guests (Epiphany is also available for private bareboat charters for up to 13 guests).
• The U.S. Coast Guard considers all children (regardless of how small they are or what age they are) to be passengers, and as such, you need to count them in, too. For example, mom, dad, and their six-month-old are three paying guests, not two.

Toilet: Epiphany features a private and spacious modern marine head (bathroom) located down a short set of steps. We recommend guests use the lobby restroom at the Harbour Inn before boarding.

Accessibility: Getting aboard Epiphany is easy most of the time unless we have an extremely high or extremely low tide. There is usually 1 or 2 steps to get aboard. Once aboard, guests can walk forward to the bow area without any steps, or step down three steps walking towards the aft cockpit seating area. Our captains and first mates are there to assist anyone who needs a hand.

Comfortable Seating: Epiphany has numerous cushioned seating options in shaded front and rear cockpit areas with two dining tables. Guests can also lounge on comfy beanbag chairs or captains reclining chairs on the bow for a front row view of the sail. Guests also love relaxing on the trampoline and can enjoy the view of the water below.

Minimum Guests: Epiphany requires a minimum of 2 guests to book a sail. Once a sail is scheduled, additional guests may join with no minimum requirement.

Still have questions? ☎ 410-849-9864