LEWES SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Glide the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal: a 90-minute, unnarrated passage past wildlife and waterfront estates
A calm, 90-minute boat tour from Anglers Road that lets you BYOB, spot birds and seals, and ask the crew informal questions about the waterway.
Glide the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal: a 90-minute, unnarrated passage past wildlife and waterfront estates.
Settle into a small-boat pace and let the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal unfold: this 90-minute, non-narrated cruise carries you down a waterway completed in 1927 and roughly ten miles long, linking the Delaware and Rehoboth Bays. The trip is deliberately relaxed — crew members will answer questions as you glide past wildlife and some of the area’s most coveted waterfront real estate; guests are welcome to bring snacks and drinks aboard.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A historic canal that links two bays
Completed in 1927 and about ten miles long, the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal was built to give farmers and mills access to the sea; today it provides passage between the Delaware and Rehoboth Bays and access to the Indian River Inlet.
Quiet corridors for bird and marine life
Expect stretches of calm water where waterfowl and other wildlife are commonly seen from the boat; the tour encourages watching the shoreline and channel for animal sightings.
Simple, social, BYOB cruising
The tour is non-narrated but crew are available to answer questions; guests may bring their own drinks and snacks and there are restrooms on board for comfort during the 90-minute outing.
What the day feels like
What this Trip Feels Like
You step aboard at Anglers Road and spend an hour and a half moving at an easy, contemplative pace. There’s no running commentary; instead the focus is on the placid flow of the canal, the changing shoreline of marsh and homes, and the occasional short conversation with the crew when questions arise. Bring binoculars and a jacket if you want closer views and comfort in the cooler air over the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and where to check before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise lasts about 90 minutes. Please arrive 15–20 minutes prior to departure to board promptly.
You may BYOB and bring snacks; binoculars are recommended for wildlife viewing and a jacket is advised as it’s often cooler on the water.
There are restrooms on board; bring cash for crew gratuities (customarily at least 20%).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The tour is approximately 90 minutes long.
Is the tour narrated?
The cruise is non-narrated, but the crew is available to answer questions during the trip.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes — guests may BYOB and bring snacks on board.
Are there restrooms on the boat?
Yes — there are restrooms on board.
What should I bring for comfort or viewing?
Binoculars are recommended and you may want a jacket because it is often cooler on the water.
When should I arrive to board?
Please arrive 15–20 minutes prior to departure to allow time for boarding.
Where is the meeting point?
The departure location is at Anglers Road in Lewes (the operator lists the Anglers Road boarding point in the provided trip details).