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Annapolis Maryland Field Trips 2010/2011 Walking Tours & Sightseeing Cruises

Immerse your students in the history, culture and fun of Annapolis. Only Watermark offers so many ways to experience and learn about this special place, both by land and by water.

Watermark has been guiding fieldtrips on land and water for over 30 years! Let our experienced field trip coordinators put together a comprehensive package to give your students the complete Annapolis experience!

Call Today! 410.268.7601 x104 (toll free 1.800.569.9622) or use our easy "Book it" buttons below, 24 hours a day!

Pricing reflects the discount for groups of 20 or more students.

In School Program

Bring history to life right in the classroom! Invite a Colonial Guide into your classroom to share about the life and times of the Colonials in the mid to late 18th Century. Children will love listening to stories while history comes to life (more about our in-school program).

Our Most Popular Field Trips

Four Centuries Walking Tour: 2 ¼ Hour Tour Pricing

Annapolis Field Trip

 

Hammond Harwood House

William Paca House

Our colonial attired tour guides will bring history to life as your students visit key sites including the Maryland State House and the US Naval Academy, that are part of Maryland's Colonial past and our nation's history. Your students will enjoy learning about life in the mid to late 18th Century.
(2 ¼ Hour Tour • Building Interiors when available • Photo ID's required for 16 and over)

Add one or both of these tours for your complete Annapolis experience!

Hammond-Harwood House Kitchen

Explore a colonial kitchen and wonder at the difference between past and modern day amenities.
15 minutes
Additional Fee: $1.75/person

William Paca House Kitchen
The Pacas' servants have full run of the kitchen and can tell stories about the comings and goings of the households as only they see them. They will share their knowledge of traditional foods and the dishes favored by the Pacas and their guests.
15 minutes
Additional fee $1.75/person

$9.50/student, $11.50/adult;
1 free adult per 20 students


Photo ID Required for guests 16 years of age and older.
$175.00 Minimum applies
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Ask us about our
90-minute Colonial Stroll
$7/Student $9//Adult; 1 free adult per 20 students.

Annapolis Harbor & U.S. Naval Academy: 40 Minute Cruise
Annapolis Harbor Queen

Step aboard Harbor Queen for a 40-minute narrated cruise of historic Annapolis Harbor and the banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Students will enjoy getting on the water and catching a glimpse of the Bay Bridge.

$4/Student, $8/Adult
1 free adult per 20 students
40 Minute Cruise
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Day in Annapolis : 2 ¼ Hour Tour + 40 Minute Cruise
Annapolis Harbor

Combine our Walk with the Colonials* tour with the 40-minute Annapolis Harbor & U.S. Naval Academy boat cruise to give your students the complete Annapolis experience on land and water. Create a package by adding lunch to your day or let students eat their lunch aboard Harbor Queen during the 40-minute cruise.

*Tour includes the U.S. Naval Academy

$13.50/Student, $19.50/Adult
1 free adult per 20 students
Photo ID Required for guests 16 years of age and older.
$175.00 Minimum applies
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African-American Heritage Tour      "2006 Heritage Award Winner"
African American Heritage Tour Guide

In Partnership with the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation. This unique walking tour engages students as they trace the rich history of African-Americans in Annapolis with their impact nationally and internationally. Key historical sites including the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial and the Thurgood Marshall Memorial are a part of this journey.

$8.00/Student, $10.00/Adult
1 free adult per 20 students
2 Hour Tour
$175.00 Minimum applies 
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Colonial Myths & Legends Tour
Annapolis Tours by Watermark - Colional Myths and Legends Tour

Experience the mysteries and fascinations of Annapolis! Step back into a time when news events, stories and strange happenings were all the rage. Incomprehesible myths and unforgetable legends will come alive on your trek through the historic alleyways and brick covered sidewalks of Annapolis. Become mystified with folklore and historical figureheads that left their mark on history.

$7.00/Student, $9.00/Adult
1 free adult per 20 students
$175.00 Minimum applies 
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Pirates of the Chesapeake: 1 Hour Cruise

Watermark's Pirate Flag

Become part of our pirate crew during this interactive theatrical performance. Your students will band together to commandeer a sea-worthy ship for a cruise along the Severn River. Come find out what it takes to engage in this high-seas adventure!

$10.00/Student, $14.00/Adult
1 free adult per 20 students
1 Hour Cruise
Minimum of 40 guests
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The Challenge of the Pirate Quest: 2 Hour Land/Water Program
Challenge of the Pirate Quest

Engage your students with actual tales of pirates who prowled the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Once they build a tool used by sailor of old, students will step aboard and cruise the Bay discovering little know facts about maritime history and piracy. Ingenuity and teamwork will be needed from the students to unravel the mystery of this treasure.

$18.00/Student, $20.00/Adult
1 free adult per 30 students
1 Hour Cruise
Minimum of 40 guests
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Pizza Party Cruise: 3 Hour Cruise
Teen Pizza Party aboard the Harbor Queen

Reward your students with this fun three hour cruise on the scenic Severn River. The program includes pizza, soda and a DJ. Up to 225 guests can be accommodated.

Pricing as low as $23/person depending on group size.
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Colonial Pursuit
Watermark Annapolis Tours Colonial Pursuits

Armed clues, Watermark colonial guides will help your students discover the hidden secrets of Annapolis. To find the answers, teams will visit a variety of Annapolis landmarks, all within a half-mile radius of Annapolis City Dock. Inscriptions on statues will be read, architectural features of buildings identified, and other notable landmarks will be searched to answer the scavenger hunt riddles.

$8.00//Student, $10.00//Adult
1 free adult per 20 students
1 ½ Hour Adventure
Minimum of 20 guests
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In-School Program: Modern Student Meets Colonial Times
Watermark Colional Guide

Our 18th Century Annapolitan will lead your young scholars on a journey back in time to explore life during Colonial America. Your students will join in lively discussions about settlement, government, and daily life. They will also participate in a rousing rendition of the skit: George Washington and His Capable Crew.

1 hour
Cost: $350.00 per program
Age Group: Grades 1st through 5th
Group Size: Up to 150 guests including students and adults
Travel Cost: Additional travel cost may apply for locations 25 miles or more from the City of Annapolis

Call us at 410.268.7601 x104 to add a meal to your outing.

Any trip may be canceled due to severe weather, mechanical breakdown or lack of participation. Building interiors when available.