Charter Boat Tours

This trip is ideal for those who want to learn about the creatures that call the bay their home.  You'll hold live blue crabs, spider crabs, horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs and if you're lucky, starfish.  You'll see gulls, terns, cormorants, osprey, pelicans and sometimes pods of dolphins.  You can also find an assortment of sea shells.  Be prepared to get your feet wet as we will be wading to the sandbar from the boat.  Who said educational can't be fun? 

12 Person maximum

This trip will bring back memories of when your father took you fishing on the bay.  Just you and your group --no fighting for rail space,  getting your lines tangled with 30 other people or any of the other hassles of being on a head boat.  No need for a Delaware fishing license.  This trip is great for kids or for people who don't want to be out all day.  Bait and tackle are included.   Captain will help bait and reel in your catch.  All you have to do is get onboard.      

 6 Person maximum               

Round trip Water Taxi departing from Ocean View Marina (1 Elliott Avenue in Ocean View, DE) to Paradise Grill Restaurant  in Long Neck, DE).  Trip is approximately 30 minutes each way.  Departures  are hourly starting at 11:30 and the return trips are hourly ending at 7:30.

Scheduling for Saturdays:  May 24th -  September 7th except for August 16th (Flounder Pounder)

Additional weekdays may be scheduled upon request to backbaytours@gmail.com

If you just want to relax, then this trip might be in order.  We'll cruise at a leisurely pace in the smooth back waters of Indian River Bay, before heading out on the open bay to view the sunset.  Along the way you'll view waterfront homes, lush wetlands and spectacular wildlife.  This is the best time of day to be on the bay, as the winds have calmed down and most of the boats have called it a day.  Don't forget to bring your favorite wine, drinks and snacks.          

Sunset Cruises may be arranged for your private group (up to 22 guests) or join the public trip with other guests.

22 Person maximum

Let us take you to happy hour by boat or just have a party on the boat!  Great for Bachelorette and Bachelor Parties, Family Reunions, Employee Parties, Client Appreciation and other Special Gatherings.  This is a great way to see the bay, enjoy some cool waterfront establishments and not risk B.U.I. You can choose one or multiple destinations. We can work with you on other special charter arrangements for a joy ride, bay swimming, or take your dog for a boat ride and beach bay romp.       

22 Person maximum