OCEAN CITY SHUTTLE FIELD GUIDE
Skip the Lot, Board the Bay: A Harbor Shuttle to Oceans Calling Festival
A short Sea Rocket water shuttle from Sunset Marina to downtown Ocean City that cuts parking hassles and delivers a scenic 10–15 minute crossing timed to festival schedules.
Skip the Lot, Board the Bay: A Harbor Shuttle to Oceans Calling Festival.
The Sea Rocket shuttle turns the commute to Oceans Calling into part of the night: a brief, exposed glide across the harbor from Sunset Marina to downtown Ocean City that replaces clogged roads and distant lots with salt air and harbor views. Departures run throughout the festival weekend so you can come and go on a schedule that suits the music and the tides.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Skip the Traffic — Arrive by Boat
A direct shuttle that makes the short crossing from Sunset Marina to downtown Ocean City, delivering you within a few blocks of the festival entrance and avoiding road congestion and parking hunts.
Frequent, Stress-Free Service
Shuttles run to and from the festival throughout the event weekend with round-trip and multi-day options so you can arrive relaxed and return on your own timetable.
More Than a Shuttle — Ocean City Watersports Hub
Sea Rocket operates the festival shuttle as part of a larger watersports operation offering parasailing, banana boat rides, dolphin cruises and private charters—making it easy to fold more water time into your Ocean City visit.
What the day feels like
What the Shuttle Feels Like
Boarding at a marked dock beside Teasers at Sunset Marina, you settle in for a short, open‑air run across the bay with a captain and crew managing a smooth, efficient transfer. The crossing itself is brief—roughly a ten to fifteen minute transit—and shuttles run back and forth throughout the festival weekend so you can time arrivals and departures around sets and meals.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this shuttle works for — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Shuttles begin running from Sunset Marina at 12:00 PM each day and run back and forth throughout the festival; the last shuttle departs downtown at 11:30 PM. Typical crossing time is about 10–15 minutes.
Pickup is on the dock at 12911 Sunset Ave, next to the stage by Teasers (down the dock from Teasers & Sunset Grille, by the fish scale).
Round-trip and multi-day shuttle options are offered so you can arrive and return on your own schedule during the festival weekend.
No special equipment is required for the short shuttle; bring whatever you need for the festival and be prepared for open‑air conditions on the crossing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do I meet the shuttle?
Meet at Sunset Marina — 12911 Sunset Ave — on the dock next to the stage by Teasers (down the dock from Teasers & Sunset Grille, by the fish scale).
How long is the crossing?
The Sea Rocket shuttle crossing takes approximately 10–15 minutes.
When do shuttles run?
Shuttles begin running from Sunset Marina at 12:00 PM each day and run back and forth during the festival weekend; the last shuttle departs downtown at 11:30 PM.
Can passengers in wheelchairs or on mobility scooters ride the shuttle?
No — the vessel cannot accommodate wheelchairs or mobility scooters. Guests who can transfer out of their device and walk short distances are welcome; crew will provide boarding support.
Where does the shuttle drop me off in town?
Drop-off is at 307 Dorchester St, downtown Ocean City, about three blocks from the Oceans Calling Festival entrance. Return shuttles follow the same route in reverse.