Getting Here
Smith Island is only accessible by boat, making the journey part of the adventure. Whether you're planning a day trip or an overnight stay, here's everything you need to know about getting here.
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Parking Instructions vary depending on which boat you decide to take, where you are departing from, and which town you are traveling to. Please read carefully.
Island Belle II
(443)235-3992 or (410)726-1824
- Departs from Crisfield City Dock at 12:30pm daily (call to confirm schedule for Sundays)
- Departs Smith Island at 7:30am daily (except Sunday, departure time is 11:00am)
Tickets can be purchased on the website, details listed onsite.
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*Additional trips on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Departs Smith Island at 4:00pm
- Departs Crisfield ~4:30pm
- Call or visit website to Schedule a tour
- Offers guided boat tours from Crisfield, Md. providing all-inclusive day trip to Maryland's only inhabited island.
- Tours led by native islanders with hands on experiences, like crab shandy visits, cake demonstrations and explaining about all three communities.
3-Day Experiences available also.
Captain Jason
(443)880-1508
- Departs from Crisfield City Dock at 12:30pm daily (call to confirm schedule for Sundays)
- Departs Smith Island at 7:30am daily (except Sunday, departure time is 11:00am)
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*This boat also makes a quick stop at Tylerton on the way to/from Ewell.
- Departs from Somers Cove Marina at 12:30pm.
- Offers day trips to the island Wednesday through Sunday.
- Tickets are required and need to be pre-purchased through their website.
Please see their website for availability.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you book with Smith Island Cruises, your parking at Somers Cove Marina is FREE.
Parking Instructions for Crisfield, MD
​Daily and Overnight parking is available at Somers Cove Marina and at the Old Lumber Yard.
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Somers Cove Marina - Call (410) 968-0925 for instructions and current rates.
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Old Lumber Yard - 1010 Broad St, Crisfield, MD 21817. Parking is $3/day. Payments can be made by placing an envelope in the pay box onsite. Be sure to write how many days you will park there, your vehicle make and color, license plate #, and phone number on the envelope.
Departing from Crisfield, MD