KEMAH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A 90-minute Kemah wine cruise: private table, 360° views on the Duffy 22 Bay Island
A shared, captained 90‑minute wine cruise on Kemah–Clear Lake that pairs a bottle of wine (one per two passengers) and cheese-and-cracker service with panoramic waterside viewing.
A 90-minute Kemah wine cruise: private table, 360° views on the Duffy 22 Bay Island.
Billy’s By the Bay runs a luxurious, captained 90‑minute Public Charter on Kemah–Clear Lake aboard a spacious Duffy 22 Bay Island. Guests share the boat but enjoy their own table and personal space, complimentary cheese and crackers, and a complimentary bottle of select California wine (or Prosecco upgrade) per two passengers while taking in unobstructed 360° views from the cabin and clear-surround enclosures.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Duffy 22 Bay Island — roomy, sheltered, and social
The Duffy 22 Bay Island’s spacious cabin, strong sound system and Surrey top with full crystal-clear enclosures provide a comfortable, social platform for the cruise; the enclosures can be opened on warm days or closed to protect from cooler weather.
A bottle for every two guests
Each pair of passengers receives one bottle from a selection of California Chardonnays, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Merlot — with Prosecco available as an upgrade — served alongside cheese and crackers.
360° Kemah–Clear Lake scenery
The cruise delivers unobstructed, panoramic views across Kemah–Clear Lake from the Duffy’s clear enclosures, making the voyage an easy choice for celebration or a quiet date on the water.
What the day feels like
What the 90‑minute cruise feels like
Expect a relaxed, social outing: you’ll board the shared, captained Duffy 22 Bay Island and settle at your own dedicated table as the boat makes a 90‑minute circuit of Kemah–Clear Lake. Servers bring cheese and crackers and a bottle of wine for every two passengers while the cabin’s clear enclosures deliver uninterrupted 360° views that can be opened or closed depending on the weather.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this cruise — and a few practical caveats.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise lasts 90 minutes; weather can affect whether the Duffy’s clear enclosures are opened or closed, so layer clothing for cooler days.
Bring something warm on cooler days; otherwise no special gear is required for the short, sheltered cruise.
Cheese and crackers are provided and one bottle of select California wine (or Prosecco upgrade) is supplied for every two passengers.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The Public Charter is a 90‑minute cruise.
What does the cruise include?
The voyage includes cheese and crackers and one bottle of select California wine (or Prosecco upgrade) for every two passengers.
Is the boat private or shared?
You and other guests share the boat; each party enjoys its own table and space aboard the captained Duffy 22 Bay Island.
Are children allowed?
Children and infants are welcomed, but each child or infant counts as a paying passenger.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring something warm on cooler days; the boat has clear enclosures that can be closed for protection from wind or cooler temperatures.
What type of boat is used for the cruise?
The cruise is aboard a Duffy 22 Bay Island with a Surrey top, spacious cabin and crystal-clear enclosures for 360° views.