Trips and Experiences
This special event is for customers who have booked a trip in the past on Alyosha and sailed with us in Ocean City, Maryland. There is no "start time" for this event, just a period of time when Captains Kyle and Fairley will open up Alyosha and allow customers to check out the boat and envision themselves on an extended vacation on the boat!
We will have our SAVA (Sail Alyosha Vacation Adventures) schedule available, have each of the four staterooms ready for show and spend time doing extensive Q & A with those customer who want to know more about what it looks like to spend time leisurely cruising the islands- or crossing oceans!- aboard Alyosha.
Alyosha will stay docked for the duration of the event, we won't go sailing or cruising... so this is the time to talk provisioning and get a sense of how much space is available for you when you cruise aboard for more than a day sail!
This event will last for three hours- you can come anytime but allow yourself at least 15 minutes onboard (ie Don't come with 5 minutes left in the event as we likely will be heading out after the event for a sail)
Ocean Sailing on a 50' Catamaran!
Come out an experience either the "chill" or "thrill" of Ocean Sailing (depending on the weather) on this nearly 2 hour adventure.
Watch OC fade into the horizon as the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean waters surround the boat. The fun really begins when the diesel engines cut off and the boat moves along effortlessly under only sail power. Yes, this trip is about sailing! Pods of dolphins often playfully swim right off the bow of the boat, making a once in a lifetime natural experience! There is plenty of room aboard Alyosha for you to spread out and enjoy yourself- we encourage guests to utilize the wide trampolines in front of the boat for lounging. This experience is designed as an introduction into ocean sailing, and is appropriate for most children above age 4/5 and even for seniors who have fair mobility. There is sheltered seating in the spacious cockpit if enjoying the experience on the deck is too daunting!
There is always a four person minimum for all Ocean Sailing trips. Don’t let this discourage you! Book the trip if you want to sail and if we don’t get enough people- we almost always do- we will find another time/date for you.
Birthdays, Anniversaries and Special Events:
Let us know if you are celebrating something with your cruise: We have anniversary, birthday and special event flags- complete with a nautical number set- that we hope you will consider raising during the sail.
Book Alyosha for your next event or group outing! Private charters for up to 12 people are available on request. There are TWO WAYS to book a Private Charter on Alyosha. The first is very straightforward: There is a link under the "How Many Seats?" question that will allow you to indicate that you want to book the entire boat for a selected timeframe, if you do this, the price will recalculate and you will have Alyosha to yourself! You can also try to arrange a private charter for a time when we have nothing booked (like mornings, etc...) or when you want to combine two time slots for a longer adventure. You will need to contact Captain Steve (steve@bluebimini.com) to see if something can be arranged. You can learn more about Private Charters by clicking here.. Please note, the list below is for Private Charters that have already been set up, and are not available to the public.
Take in a Sunset on a spacious, 50' sailing catamaran!
Our "Sunset Cruise on Alyosha" is one of our most popular trips and is the perfect cap to your adventurous day in OC - or the start of your date night! Cruise on Alyosha, a 50ft sailing Catamaran, out into either the Atlantic Ocean for a beautiful view of the sun setting on Ocean City or take in the fantastic scenery behind Assateague Island and watch the sun melt into the marshland. Either way, your pictures will be brilliant and you will have great time!
Each night, our captain will make the decision about whether the ocean or bay will make for the better voyage, keeping your comfort "top-of-mind." On the morning of your trip, you can check our website to see which way we are leaning (Ocean or Bay) weather-wise. Sunset cruises are an opportunity to unwind, and enjoy our natural surroundings. And whether your sunset is on the perfectly flat bay or a calm and gentle ocean, you are in for a treat! Additionally this year, the sunset cruise will be extended to offer a bit more time on Alyosha, generally ending with sunset and lasting 75-80 minutes.
Watch the sun set on Ocean City from the Atlantic Ocean as you glide along the coastline under sail. Lounge on the trampoline or enjoy any of the other excellent seating options that this 50' boat has available. This is a "must do" experience in Ocean City!
Note on Birthdays and Anniversaries:
One of the great surprises of our first year of operations was how many people decided to celebrate their anniversaries and/or birthdays with us! (There were a few weddings and a proposal as well...) Let us know if you are celebrating something with your cruise: We now have anniversary and birthday flags- complete with a nautical number set- that we hope you will consider raising during the sail.
Wine. Water. A 26-acre Delaware vineyard. What more do you need?
The Salted Vines Wine Sailing Experience brings the tasting room to the Alyosha — and honestly, we think it's an upgrade. We've partnered with Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery out of Frankford, Delaware, to pour their handcrafted wines right here on the Alyosha, captained by Steve Butz, while you sail the Assawoman Bay with unparalleled views of the OC skyline and Assateague Island. And here's what makes this more than just wine on a boat — a representative from Salted Vines will be onboard to walk you through the wines, share the story behind each pour, and answer any questions about their winemaking process.
Salted Vines isn't your average winery — it's a family-owned vineyard spread across 26 beautiful acres near the Delaware beaches, carrying ten to fourteen different varieties at any given time, from bone-dry whites to lush, full-bodied reds and everything in between. If you've visited their tasting room in Frankford, you already know. If you haven't, consider this your introduction — and a pretty unforgettable one at that. Lite fare of cheese and charcuterie will be provided during the tasting experience.
Sit back, sip something special, and let the salty breeze and golden light do the rest. This is a 21+ cruise — you MUST BE 21 OR OLDER. Two hours, great wine, and the most beautiful backdrop on the Eastern Shore. Book it.
Dates & Times:
- August 13th — 6:45 PM
- August 27th — 6:00 PM
- September 17th — 5:30 PM
- September 23rd — 5:15 PM
Your Captain, Steve Butz, likes wine, mainly reds. But he won't be participating in the tasting…