Are you ready for the fall but not ready to say goodbye to the water? Are you ready for the leaves to change and pumpkins to be picked but still want to enjoy everything the water can offer? We have solutions to quench that itch.
Whether you like a leisurely water activity or something that involves a little more movement, we have just the list for you.
Check out these five activities you can do in or around the water this fall.
Speed boat cruise
Sea Rocket
Ocean City/Dewey Beach
The Sea Rocket water adventures in Ocean City offers parasailing, speed boat cruises and sunset cruises. Both the speed boat and sunset cruises last about 45 minutes while parasailing depends on the number of people in a group. Individuals are in the air for approximately eight to 10 minutes each.
Located at 308 First Street, in Ocean City Sea Rocket offers these adventures until mid-September. Depending on the number of people in a group pricing can vary from $79.99-$99.99 for parasailing, $7.99-$34.99 for speed boat rides and $32.99-$37.99 for the sunset cruise. The Dewey Beach location is at 126 Bellevue St.
Call 410-289-2359 for more information for visit their website.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Cape May, New Jersey; Lewes, Delaware
The Cape May-Lewis Ferry sails all year round. A one-way trip takes about 85 minutes to complete while a round trip is about three hours. Cars can be driven onto the vessel, but passengers are welcome to walk on or even ride a bike on.
There is a snack bar on the ship as well as places to eat in either terminal. In Cape May, you can enjoy a meal at On the Rocks Dockside Grill from June through September, or you eat at Grain On The Rocks or Lewes Coffee Company in Lewes.
Keep your eye out on board for historical lighthouses, dolphins, whales and several different kinds of birds. Reservations are currently required to board the shuttle on either end. While waiting to board at either terminal there is plenty of grass to walk around in or walk your pet in. There are also beautiful views of the Delaware Bay on either side.
Tiki boats
Cruisin Tikis
Rehoboth Beach
The Crusin Tikis in Rehoboth Beach offers three different tiki cruises to enjoy. The “Tiki Fun in the Sun” cruise departs at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The cruise itself lasts two hours. The “Sunset Cruise” takes off at 6:30 p.m. and is also a two-hour cruise. The “Twilight Cruise” departs at 9 p.m. and is also a two-hour cruise. The last available date for this season is Oct. 15.
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Tipsy Tiki
Ocean City
The Tipsy Tiki in Ocean City lives up to its name as it provides beer, wine and spirits on the 90-minute cruise around the bay. The boat can hold groups of up to 12 guests as well as the crew members and it sets sail in Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent and Assawoman bays. The cruises are open everyday from April 15-Oct.15.
Island music is played on the boat or guests can bring their own music on board. There are two locations for the Tipsy Tiki, 12924 Sunset Ave. in West Ocean City and 4507 Coastal Highway in midtown Ocean City. To get more information and book your Tipsy Tiki, visit their website.
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Paddleboard
OC SUP & Fitness
Ocean City
OC SUP & Fitness offers paddleboarding excursions as well as paddleboarding fitness classes. Some of their workout classes include “Flowga” which is Yoga on a standup paddleboard; “Cored Paddle,” which is a core workout on the standup paddleboard; and finally, “Paddle Bootcamp,” which is a mix of paddling and strength training. OC SUP & Fitness is located at 201 60th Street in Ocean City.
Delmarva Board Sport Adventures
Rehoboth and Dewey Beach
Delmarva Board Sport Adventures offers and array of water activities until Sept. 30. Some of these activities include, kayak rentals, paddleboard rentals, wind SUP rentals, SUP or kayak excursions, SUP yoga, evening kayak and paddleboard excursions, paddleboard dolphin excursions and an LED paddleboard experience. With so many activities, Delmarva Board Sport Adventures is perfect for a family, single person or small group. Book your adventure on their website. Make sure to read the FAQ page before booking to be sure of the rules and abilities needed for these activities.
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Waterfront dining
The Lighthouse
Dewey Beach
Enjoy a dinner with a view at The Lighthouse in Dewey Beach. This restaurant, which reopened July 29, specializes in “fresh, local and coastal inspired dishes” according to its website. There is live music most days that The Lighthouse is open. You can even enjoy a beautiful view of the bay while eating dinner.
