DEWEY BEACH SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Salt, Stories, and Shorebirds: Two Hours Aboard the Octolounge from Dewey Beach
A two-hour private cruise that pairs Delaware coastal history with shoreline wildlife — choose a Lewes canal and town circuit or a cruise to the Indian River Inlet while you bring the food and drinks.
Salt, Stories, and Shorebirds: Two Hours Aboard the Octolounge from Dewey Beach.
Settle into the Octolounge for a compact, two-hour exploration of Delaware’s seashore: pick a gentle run down the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal into the oldest town in the state, or head across Rehoboth Bay toward the Indian River Inlet. On either route your captain narrates local history while the bay’s birds and marine life — from ospreys and bald eagles to dolphins and horseshoe crabs — punctuate the view.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lewes & the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal
The Lewes option threads the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal and moves through the town’s waterfront — a compact lesson in Delaware history with the option to pause for a shore-side treat at Kings Creamery.
Indian River Inlet and Sandbar Stops
Choose the Indian River Inlet route to cruise Rehoboth Bay toward the inlet, with opportunities to anchor at the sandbar for a swim or tie up at local waterfront spots like Seaside for a cocktail.
Birds, Dolphins, and Bay Life
Rehoboth Bay is alive with wildlife: expect to scan for ospreys and bald eagles overhead and to spot dolphins and horseshoe crabs in the shallows on a typical sightseeing outing.
What the day feels like
What the Two-Hour Cruise Feels Like
The tour is compact and convivial: a private group boards the 26-foot Octolounge, settles among coolers and a stereo, and moves out across calm bay water. The captain alternates history and natural-history notes while the boat drifts past canal banks, town piers, or the inlet’s open water — with time for a short swim or a bar stop on select runs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits best and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs two hours and is offered as a private departure for your group.
This cruise is BYOB; bring your beverage of choice, sunscreen, towels, and clothing you don’t mind getting wet. The operator provides a 54‑quart cooler and ice onboard.
The Octolounge is a 26-foot 2015 PalmBeach Ultra Sport tritoon equipped with a large cooler, a small cooler with water, sandbar games, a floating water mat, and a stereo and GPS for navigation and comfort.
Bring your own food and beverages; there is a big beverage cooler onboard and operators allow stops at shore bars or ice-cream shops depending on your chosen route.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The History & Wildlife Tour is two hours long.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes — the cruise is BYOB; the operator provides a 54‑quart cooler and ice and a big beverage cooler onboard.
How many people can join?
The outing is a private group experience for up to 13 people.
What wildlife might we see?
Typical sightings on the bay include ospreys and bald eagles, as well as marine life such as dolphins and horseshoe crabs.
What should we bring for the cruise?
Bring sunscreen, towels, and clothing you don’t mind getting wet; the boat has a floating water mat and sandbar games if you plan to stop for a swim.