Tired of the Caribbean? Don’t want to fly to some far away port for a more exotic sailing? What about your own backyard? Explore America.American Cruise lines graces Baltimore with a handful of specialty sailings in 2009 and 2010, May thru July and then again Sept thru October for the magnificent Fall Foliage sailings. With American, small ship cruising is done perfectly to explore the inland waterways, bays and rivers of the majestic east coast.
With a Chesapeake Bay sailing you’ll visit ports with charm and history like, Yorktown, Crisfield, Tangier & Solomon’s Islands, Cambridge and St. Michaels. Or take an extended one way sailing thru Wilmington, Charleston, Hilton Head, Savannah and Jekyll Island, GA on your way to Amelia Island, Fl. Along the shores you'll pass shipwrights, marinas and scenic lighthouses as you glide into the heart of coastal villages only accessible to small ships. 
Full of history and culture, the blue crab capitol villages have played crucial roles in the major naval battles, Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Step back into the past when visiting the Colonial Williamsburg living history museum, stroll through the narrow streets of a quaint island town, abundant with crab shanties. Explore the maritime museums and listen to stories told in native accents thought to be nearly unchanged since the days of the first English colonists.
During your sailing your vessel will be in the company of skipjacks and schooners for an up close waterfront feel that you can’t get with the big ships. To enhance your small ship experience carefully selected naturalists and historians join you onboard for informal lectures, open discussions and activities. They also lead shore excursions, giving guests behind-the-scenes tours of the local history, nature and culture alive with their knowledge and passion.
With no more than 100 guests onboard, passengers experience each port up close and personal, while enjoying the camaraderie of like minded travelers. You'll appreciate the relaxation that the absence of casinos, shows and discos brings to your vacation. In their absence you will enjoy guest musicians from the local towns, demonstrations, minor theatrical performances and games. Each activity is rich in history and culture, and designed to highlight the areas you are visiting.
The dining experience proves the exemplary service that is the hallmark of American Cruise Lines. Each ship has a spacious dining salon that seats all passengers at one time. Highly skilled chefs prepare each meal to order with the utmost care and quality. There are a variety of choices at every meal that frequently include a specialty dish highlighting flavors from the local region. The all-American dining room staff is always friendly and accommodating, and eager to pamper you, making sure that your dining experience is just the way you like it.
Pamper yourself with a Luxury sailing, call for rates and itineraries today.
Carole Novak your personal Cruise Specialist
410-877-8232 fun2cruise@comcast.net
Associate of Sara Perkins –Franchise owner, Abingdon, MD
http://www.sailwithsara.com/
