Anchored in Tradition. Elevated by Experience.
Step aboard a living piece of Chesapeake history and discover An Eastern Shore Experience unlike any other. Tides & Traditions is the Eastern Shore's premier heritage charter, offering unforgettable experiences aboard the Lois Ann, a fully restored 1973 Chesapeake Bay deadrise built on Tilghman Island by renowned boatbuilder Maynard Lowery. After five decades of working the Bay, the Lois Ann now carries small groups on curated golden-hour sunset cruises, hands-on watermen adventures, and custom private charters. Captained by born-and-raised Choptank watermen, Tides & Traditions brings the stories, traditions, and beauty of the Bay to life through curated cruises and authentic on-the-water experiences.
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Sunset Cruises ⎈ Charters ⎈ Crabbing Adventures ⎈ Sea Duck Hunts ⎈
Tides & Traditions is the Eastern Shore’s premier heritage charter, offering unforgettable cruises, breathtaking sunset excursions, and authentic crabbing adventures on the Lois Ann, a fully restored 1973 Chesapeake Bay deadrise.
Whether you’re seeking a relaxing day on the water, a golden-hour cruise, a hands-on waterman experience, or a fully customized private charter, our lifelong Choptank watermen deliver modern comfort, local knowledge, and true Eastern Shore tradition.
With a maximum of six guests per charter, every trip is private, every detail intentional. Step aboard and discover the beauty, heritage, and excitement of the Chesapeake, one tide at a time.
What Is Tides & Traditions?
Tides & Traditions is the Eastern Shore’s premier heritage charter, offering unforgettable cruises, breathtaking sunset excursions, and authentic crabbing adventures on the Lois Ann, a fully restored 1973 Chesapeake Bay deadrise.
Whether you’re seeking a relaxing day on the water, a golden-hour cruise, a hands-on waterman experience, or a fully customized private charter, our lifelong Choptank watermen deliver modern comfort, local knowledge, and true Eastern Shore tradition.
With a maximum of six guests per charter, every trip is private, every detail intentional. Step aboard and discover the beauty, heritage, and excitement of the Chesapeake, one tide at a time.
