Yachting destination

Annapolis

North America Maryland / Chesapeake Bay United States Chesapeake Bay May to October ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

Discover the destination

Welcome to Annapolis

Annapolis is a historic Chesapeake Bay yacht destination with sailing heritage, marinas, boat shows, seafood and US maritime culture.

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Annapolis has recognised North American yachting, strategic, cultural, marina, expedition or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.

Preliminary Listing North America Destination Editorial Review Pending

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

Destination intelligence

Key facts at a glance

The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.

Region
North America
Local area
Maryland / Chesapeake Bay
Country
United States
City / area
Annapolis
Type
Historic sailing city yacht destination
Cruising area
Chesapeake Bay
Best season
May to October
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
BWI
Charter appeal
High sailing appeal
Marinas
4 marinas in the destination area

Explore Annapolis

The destination guide

Annapolis is a historic Chesapeake Bay yacht destination with sailing heritage, marinas, boat shows, seafood and US maritime culture.

Annapolis is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has clear relevance for North American yacht itineraries. These destinations may offer marina infrastructure, city access, cruising grounds, island routes, regatta heritage, luxury hospitality, expedition scenery, sportfishing, beach culture or strategic coastal-route value.

For owners and guests, Annapolis can form part of a wider itinerary involving harbours, islands, national parks, seafood, culture, private aviation, city events, sportfishing, refit support, wilderness cruising or seasonal coastal passages. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.

Superyacht highlights

  • America’s sailing capital
  • Chesapeake Bay marina and harbour access
  • Boat shows, regattas and maritime culture
  • Seafood, historic streets and Naval Academy
  • Strong East Coast yachting identity

Plan the visit

Travel, berthing and planning

Operational details and access information for the destination.

Arrival and airport access

Nearest airport

Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Ground access

BWI and Washington D.C. airports provide strong regional access.

Marina and yacht access

Marina access

Annapolis has strong marina and yacht support infrastructure.

Berthing

Boat show periods and peak summer require advance berth planning.

Planning details

Best time to visit

Late spring to early autumn is best for sailing, boat shows and bay cruising.

Coordinates

38.967500, -76.482500

The waterfront

Marinas and berthing

Time ashore

Hospitality and experiences

Stay

Hotels and accommodation

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel; Graduate Annapolis; The Inn at Perry Cabin nearby

Dining

Restaurants

Annapolis seafood, crab houses, waterfront restaurants and yacht-club dining

Explore

Attractions and places

US Naval Academy; Annapolis harbour; historic district; Chesapeake Bay; St Michaels nearby

What's on

Events

Annapolis Sailboat Show, Powerboat Show, regattas and Chesapeake sailing events.

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