The Crab and Cruise event was a blast. It totally exceeded my expectations. The food, service, entertainment and everything was outstanding. Not one negative from this guest. I met people from all over and the event had a spirit that I will never forget. Please keep me on your mailing list. I'm ordering my crabs today for the 4th of July and I can't wait to sit down and "get crackin".
If I had one suggestion it would be to keep the cruise part "adults only". Although there was nothing risque that occurred I just think it would be better with no little ones tagging along. Just a thought. All in all my husband and I had a great time. I'm ready to sign up for September. Hope you can bring back Smitty and the On the Edge band. They were awesome!
John & Geri D. Fredericksburg, VA
I had a fabulous time this weekend at the fest. Crisfield, MD is a very nice, friendly little area. We felt very safe wandering in the city. The band was the best i've heard in a very long time. Dance, Dance, Dance GREAT everybody needs to let their hair down. I truly appreciated the diversity amongst the crowd.
Lana M. Newfield, NY
I have just been looking at Patty Hancock’s photographs of the Crab & Cruise event in Crisfield on June 25. I have to say it brought back very happy memories for me. My trip to Crisfield remains one of my most favourite ‘foreign adventures!’ It is sad that I no longer have contact details for Val and Frank Guetens, or indeed the two charming ladies that I met at the sea-food festival all that time ago!
Sid C. Southampton, England
Crab & Cruise
Saturday, June 23, 2012
The Crab & Cruise starts with all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, steamed clams, fried clam strips and corn on the cob followed by a 3-hour sunset cruise on the Chesapeake Bay.
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Hot spicy crabs. Cool relaxing cruise.
Feast on crabs from 4PM–6:30PM. Then cruise on the Chesapeake from 7PM–10PM with Blue Stone Circle keeping the dance floor moving. Draft beer and mixed drinks will be available. The party continues at The Crab Place with a Motown band under the tent from 8PM–Midnight to keep the party going.
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When—Saturday, June 23rd. The crab feast will take place at The Crab Place™ from 4–6:30PM then on to the cruise from 7–10PM. From 8PM on there will be a DJ/drinks at The Crab Place™
Where—The feast is held at The Crab Place™ at 504 Maryland Ave. in Crisfield, Maryland. Departure point for the cruise is at 1001 W Main St in Crisfield. Parking also is available at The Crab Place™ which is a short walk from the departure point. The boat will head out into the Tangier Sound toward the inhabited islands with live entertainment. The cruise will take about 3 hours. Although this is a "clean fun" event, with the band, alcohol, and dancing, the cruise part of the event is for adults 21 and older, only.
Food—The crab feast menu includes all-you-can-eat steamed Maryland crabs, steamed clams, fried clam strips, corn on the cob, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw. We will also have chicken wings and meatballs for those with shellfish aversions. There will be a cash bar under the tent, on the boat, and back under the tent for the after party with mixed drinks, draft beer, bottled beer, wine, etc.
Cost—$99.95/person for the crab feast & sunset cruise, which includes everything but the beer. Or $49.95/person for the crab feast only. An 18% gratuity is added for the crab feast at the time of purchase. Our goal is to provide a phenomenal feast experience. Including a gratuity will help ensure that we have plenty of staff to meet everyone's needs.
Entertainment—Joining us this year will be the band Blue Stone Circle, playing Top 40, Classic Rock, Pop, Contemporary Rock, R&B, Blues, Funk, Beach music and many well-known party standards. Blue Stone Circle appears as the house band at Jimmy Buffet’s MargaritaVille at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando, Florida. They have been a mainstay at Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island for over six years, thrilling audiences from all over the world. Check them out at bluestonecircle.com.
It'll be an amazing experience watching the sun set on the Chesapeake while relaxing after dinner on a boat with beer and music. After the cruise, a Motown band will continue the party with drinks available at The Crab Place™ from 8PM onward.
Weekend festivities—For those who are traveling greater distances and who want to make a weekend of it, golf outings, charter fishing, parks, and cruises to Tangier/Smith Island are available in the immediate area.
Cancellation policy—Our events typically sell out several weeks before the event date. This forces us to turn customers away after we reach capacity. Full refunds will be issued if a cancellation is requested more than 7 days before the event date (6/16). After 6/16, all ticket sales are final.
Inclement weather—Barring severe weather (i.e. hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, etc), this event is rain or shine. The crab feast is held under a tent so guests are protected from the elements. If weather prohibits us from having the boat cruise, we'll continue the entertainment under the tent during the cruise portion.
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We can fit 250 people on the cruise boat along with the band and the staff who cater to the crowd.
It will sell out quickly. Please order early. We'll be selling extra tickets to the crab feast because we have
extra room there.
We're anticipating starting the feast at 4pm and heading for the cruise ship around 7pm.
That's usually when people are comfortably full. You won't be rushed. Nor will you fall asleep in a pile of crab
scraps waiting for the boat to set sail.
The Crab & Cruise really is a super event. The first one we threw several years ago brought
folks from all over the country (CA, WI, MO, TX, etc). They had the best time. I've never had so many people tell me
they'd just experienced the greatest night of their life. Of course many of them were feeling the effects of the
seasoning rinse, if you know what I mean. But it was a great night and we all had a blast.
The next year saw a guy attend from England. It was the first time he'd ever been to the States.
He stole the show. He sang in a band over in England, and the band on the boat let him perform a song with them. He
was a great guy and that was a priceless moment. No doubt this will be an event to remember as well.
What a simply amazing event and cruise! This is the "real Maryland"... eating steamed crabs and then taking a cruise on the Chesapeake Bay! ALL of the food was wonderful, and the band was simply amazing. Go, Smitty! We are looking forward to the next Crab and Cruise!
Steve P. Columbia, MD
We had such a wonderful time Saturday at the Crab & Cruise. Met some wonderful people out there in Crisfield. Thanks CrabPlace.com. Also it was so nice to meet Ms. Laverne Johnson and family. Will definetly be back next year....and with a larger crew next time.
Vickey R. Washington, DC
Crab and Cruise 2011!!! Great time, great people, great town, I'll be back!
Thomas W. Hampton, VA
Had a great time at the crab feast and cruise. Met some wonderful people. It was excellent. Can't wait to do it again. Great weekend all the way around.!!!!!
Randall E. Goochland, VA
great time great people great food and know how to party enjoyed myself will be back next year
Bo H. Midlothian, VA
"I think we're gonna need a bigger boat" next year because once we all spread the word about how much fun we had, attendance will double.
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