Chester River Packet Company

Boat

SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 65 feet (20 meters)
Draft: 3′
Type: 1920s excursion boat
Construction: Cold-molded wood
Year Launched: 1990
Cerfification: USCG certified for 108 passengers.
(weather and space-considering, we will take a maximum of 75 guests)
Power: Twin John Deere Diesels
Other: WiFi; not handicapped-accessible

Built by Scarano Boat Builders of Albany, N.Y., the 65-foot River Packet began her career as Seneca Chief on Seneca Lake in upstate New York. Later she was moved to South Carolina where she was used for river tours in Charleston Harbor. Now located in Chestertown, the River Packet has been completely refurbished by local craftsmen.

Destinations

We like to explore other creeks and tributaries of the Chester River, so we will run special cruises starting from Quaker Neck Landing and head towards Langford Creek and the Corsica River.

Typical Day

Age range, type of group

Sleeping and meals

Policies & Restrictions

We allow smoking onboard, but only on the upper deck. We ask that you take the wind into consideration and be aware of other guests near you.

Rates & Availability

$30 - Thursday - Saturday "Casual Cuisine" Dinner Cruises; 6:00 - 8:00pm (Spring and Fall hours); 7:00 - 9:00pm (Summer Hours - May through Labor Day)

$40 - Sunday Brunch cruise; 12:30 - 3:30pm