Memorial Day Weekend Cruises Offered to St. Clement’s Island

Over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, cruises will be offered to St. Clement’s Island State Park aboard North Star Charters.

Visitors are invited to enjoy a scenic trip to the island, along with access to the historic Blackistone Lighthouse on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $7 per person for visitors of all ages and include a tour of the lighthouse (Saturday and Sunday only) and round-trip transportation to and from the island. The first cruise departs from the mainland at 10am, and the final cruise departs from the mainland at 2pm. The final return trip from the island to the mainland departs at 3pm.

The official launch of the St. Clement’s Island Museum water taxi is pending final US Coast Guard inspections and certification prior to entering regular service for the 2026 season.

The water taxi provides transportation for visitors between St. Clement’s Island Museum and St. Clement’s Island State Park. Currently, regular daily water taxi service is not available while the new vessel completes final certification requirements.

For more information on hours of operation, programs, events, admission prices, and more, go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/museums.