Reviews from Customers
Booked a private yacht charter along the Island Princess for 3 hours and had a great experience! Captain Steve was kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable during our journey! Would 100% recommend! Thank you!
Everything was fantastic... from the boat to the staff! Due to the professionalism and great customer service of the staff, my family and I had a most wonderful experience. My mother-in-law's 85th birthday celebration was everything we hoped it would be and more! I want to especially thank Jen for being the wonderful person she is. Her patience and understanding during my planning is to be commended. Thank you all so much for making this one of the best events ever!!! Terry Walker
Everything turned out great despite the delay in the morning and the wind.  We were able to stream the entire ceremony over Zoom, and all families and friends abroad were able to watch and even join the party later. 🙂 We really appreciated Captain Steve and the crew helping us out with staying in the cove - it made the entire wedding a wonderful experience for all. We know that we had unusual requests but we're glad that they were able to accommodate it all.
Steve & Jennifer, thank you for a wonderful, fantastic memory making Anniversary. We will today & in the future be recommending Chesapeake Nautical Cruises, for all the services that you guys provide.
Thanks for everything,
Excellent company- provides very well rounded yacht services additionally offers captain services with the amazing Capt. Steve and if you're in the market for a boat, they'll help seek out what you're looking for! CNC has a wonderful crew.
If you are looking for a wonderful experience, please look no more! From the very first phone call I was treated like family and the experience from the beginning was smooth and easy. My family and I had the best time and we certainly will be booking again very soon!
This yacht was amazing. The Captain and Crew was always there to help with anything we needed and provided a great atmosphere and experience on the water. I will definitely be booking again.
Amazing way to celebrate my birthday! The crew was awesome and so accommodating, my friends and I had SO much fun on board, 10/10 would recommend!!
We had a nice time, Steve and crew were great.
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Captain Steve did a great job driving us out near the Annapolis harbor for a family friendly 4th of July event. He pulled us up 100s of feet from the barge that shot the fireworks off. We had a beautiful view of Annapolis as the sun went down and the fireworks were amazing. The boat itself was clean and a great space for entertaining all the guests. Would rent again for future functions.
Captain Steve and his wife were great! They were on time, easy to work with, and brought the boat back in perfect condition! Would happily work with them again!
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Captain Steve and his crew (his father and mother) was great! Everything about our day on the water in the Sea Spirit was wonderful! Our group of 34 women had a lovely afternoon, with our lunch and beverages that we had brought with us. They could have provided or coordinated the food and drinks for us, but we wanted to bring everything ourselves.
Boat was clean and comfortable. Loved the upper deck and the main deck. Our group sort of split up, but many went up or down, throughout the trip. There was a bit of a problem, in that the generator was broken so we had no A/C on the maindeck, so it was quite warm, even with the nice breeze. Also the CD player wasnt working so although the provided music turned out to be fine, we had planned to play our own music.
The trip overall was lovely! Captain Steve was also accommodating when our numbers were unconfirmed until the week before. More so than Boatsetter who wanted to hold us to the "30 days before" requirement, until Captain Steve explained that that was our plan with them from the beginning.
Just a point of information. The site says the joat can handle up to 85. I wouldnt want more than 40 or 45. This is particularly so, since there is a maximum of 18 allowed on the upperdeck.
I would definitely charter this boat with this captain again!
Like every situation, make sure everything is clear and in writing before you sign.
Thanks so much!
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
We came back for our second time on captain steves boat and had an amazing time! They make sure we always have a fun annual party and will 100% be back in the future as well! Thanks Captain Steve!
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
We had a great time on the boat. We paid for a completely open bar but they ran out of certain items while we were still on board, which wasn't a big deal but ultimately we wished they had everything. The staff were incredibly nice and accommodated our rowdy group of guys with ease. This was a very easy trip that we'd absolutely take again and again. Thank you Captain Steve!
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Captain Steve and his entire crew made our day watching the Blue Angels a fantastic experience. We were in town for Commissioning week at the Naval Academy . Our son and his friends and their families joined us for a fantastic time. We had a few things come up prior to the day and Captain Steve was very accommodating. Thank you again to Captain Steve and his crew for a great time and I would give my highest recommendation.
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
We would like to Thank Captain Steve, Jamie & Tony for an absolutely wonderful time!! Everyone, enjoyed themselves and your team was Amazing! They've already asked for me to work on another party for next year so, we will be in touch so we can set sail with you & your Awesome Team!!!!
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Our experience was great. The captain and crew were wonderful. The boat was excellent, our day on the water for the Blue Angels Show was an amazing experience.
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Great boat for events and parties!
Lavish Pershing Italian Yacht for Charter
We had a great time! Boat was in immaculate condition and captain steve was awesome
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Will be back! Great time and crew, boat is awesome
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Everything about our experience was great! We were booking last minute but the boatsetter website helped us, Chesapeake nautical cruises helped us, and above all, Captain Steve and his crew helped us. Our time onboard was amazing! We had no issues, got great service, and would recommend it to anyone looking to share a special experience with friends, family, and coworkers.
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
I had a ball with captain Steve and his crew. They were very clean, professional, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. My sister had a ball for her 50th Birthday. I found Captain Steve at the last minute. Very accommodating. I will definitely be renting in the future. Thanks for helping my sister have a memorable occasion for a lifetime.
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Jellyfish, a digital marketing agency located in Baltimore, chartered Captain Steve's DMR Yachts for our employee summer celebration. We had a fantastic time, he and his team were great to work with, and they even came through treacherous weather to get to us. We thank you!
78' Luxury Motor Yacht "Laid Off"
Awesome time!
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Great Staff & Very Personable
Had an amazing time time. Captain Steve & The Staff was Amazing
Private Luxury Charter Yacht in Annapolis, MD
Thank you, Captain Steve and crew, our small company has used your service and for a few years, then paused during COVID. We started back up this summer and had a few new employees (first timers) and feedback was they had the best time. We included employee’s children this year (1st time) and as 1 youngster told her dad, she had more fun on the “boat” then intheir own house.
Thanks crew member Tony, who help push a car to parking space for one of our employees whose car had broken down.
Our captain was Caleb and he was fantastic! He made it a great, stress-free day on the lake.
We had a wonderful time on Captain Steve’s boat. It had everything we needed for a couple hours on the water with our family on Father’s Day weekend. All 5 of us could fit on the seat in the front of the boat to enjoy the views. There was a small bathroom, kitchen, and sitting area for a break from the sun. Captain Steve was a great host and we would definitely rent his boat again!
Welcome to Chesapeake Nautical Cruises
Chesapeake Nautical Cruises is your number one source to getting your yacht sold or purchasing a new one. We have years of experience in yacht sales, our knowledge and services expand into everything a yacht consists of to maintain which makes us different than your average yacht brokerage. In addition to yacht sales, we offer yacht services & management, captain services, and charters & cruises. Our services include installations, repairs, routine maintenance, bottom work, detailing, spring commissioning, winterization, shrink wrapping, diving, pump outs, haul outs, transports, and much more. Whatever your boat needs, we can make it happen! Captain Steve also provides charters, deliveries, instruction, sea trials, and towing. We provide charters & cruises aboard USCG certified yachts for any group size.
