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About

Watermark is a small, locally-owned business in Annapolis and Baltimore, Maryland. This boat wedding company offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional on-land wedding celebrations. Couples can choose from Watermark's diverse fleet of yachts to transform into the dream wedding they’ve always envisioned. Setting sail from Chesapeake Bay for more than fifty years, Watermark offers the largest private fleet of yachts in the region. From the truly sublime large yachts to smaller more intimate yachts, couples have the chance to create magical moments that their guests will remember for the rest of their lives.

Facilities and Capacity

Watermark's yachts offer dynamic and flexible floorplans with both indoor and outdoor space that accomodate up to 200 guests. From ceremonies and receptions to engagement parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, welcome cruises, after parties, next day brunches, and transportation, our yachts are the perfect venue for any wedding celebration.

Services Offered

Watermark provides couples with a range of event services and rental items to ensure their planning process runs as smoothly and as stress-free as possible. All weddings include furnishings, tables, chairs, white linens, glassware, stunning photo opportunities, full-service bars, optional on-site ceremony, captain, crew, fuel, and dockage. In collaboration with the company’s professional event planners, couples can make sure every aspect of the day is covered, with no small detail overlooked.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Event Planning
Linens
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
October
November
December

Reviews of Watermark Tours Charters Cruises

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
28 reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Watermark is highly recommended as a wedding venue, specifically their yacht, the Raven. The staff, including wedding coordinator Linda H. and Kona, were commended for their exceptional service and coordination. Despite unfortunate weather conditions, Watermark provided alternatives and ensured a flawless wedding experience. The yacht itself was described as perfect and elegant, offering a unique and memorable setting for the wedding. The guests also had a great time and appreciated the attentiveness of the staff.

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Watermark is highly recommended as a wedding venue, specifically their yacht, the Raven. The staff, including wedding coordinator Linda H. and Kona, were commended for their exceptional service and coordination. Despite unfortunate weather conditions, Watermark provided alternatives and ensured a flawless wedding experience. The yacht itself was described as perfect and elegant, offering a unique and memorable setting for the wedding. The guests also had a great time and appreciated the attentiveness of the staff.

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Stacey S. Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

We booked the Raven for my daughter's wedding. Even though the weather didn't cooperate, the wedding was amazing! The bride and groom along with our guests absolutely loved the venue and had a great time. Our wedding coordinator Linda H. was fabulous to work with. She advised us every step of the way, communicated directly with all of our vendors, accommodated every request and sailed along with us during the wedding to make sure that everything flowed flawlessly. The rest of the staff including the captain, bartenders and crew were great as well. I highly recommend Watermark for any special occasion.
Ciara
Ciara D. Sent on 10/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hurricane Ian Couldn't Stop Our Yacht Wedding

My husband an I began planning our wedding a year ago, with Watermark. We chartered a yacht and planned for a beautiful sunset cruise. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian arrived in Maryland the weekend of our wedding and we were disappointed to find that all our best laid plans were quite ruined. Worried we would have to cancel our wedding, Watermark came through with several alternatives. They not only offered a new date and yacht, they also coordinated all the vendors shifting to the new date and location for us. They found us a land alternative as well, but we had our hearts set on a yacht, so they made it work! They were fantastic coordinating with us and our vendors and they treated us and our guest so kindly. The yacht was gorgeous and we had a wonderful time even though we were unable to cruise and our wedding was held dockside. We appreciated their hard work and flexibility to ensure we were safe and still had as close to the wedding we planned for as possible.
K
Kelli K. Sent on 09/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

It was the perfect venue!

I could not have asked for a better wedding aboard the Catherine Marie with the Watermark Crew. From the beginning, Kona was the absolute best with planning, communications, changes, walkthroughs, questions, and more. Our experience was entirely stress free and the crew made our day so special.

The yacht was PERFECT in every way and the sunsets were breathtaking. It was really fun to dance with the waves and have different dock floors to separate the wedding space. I want to get married all over again and can't recommend Watermark enough!

Photos by: Paige Elizabeth Photography
https://paigeelizabeth-photo.com

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Wendy Hickok Photography Wendy Hickok Photography Wedding Photographers

Watermark is an amazing fleet of ships! I love photographing weddings on the water and can't wait to photograph on the boats again!

Calligraphy by Angela Calligraphy by Angela Wedding Invitations

I recommend the services of Wedding on the Bay by Watermark to make your Wedding Day that very special day you always wanted,that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for many years to come. ~~ Angela Neik, www.calligraphybyangela.com Dallas Calligrapher 214 957 2155

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Watermark Tours Charters Cruises frequently asked questions

Watermark Tours Charters Cruises includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Watermark Tours Charters Cruises includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Watermark Tours Charters Cruises for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Waterfront
Watermark Tours Charters Cruises offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Watermark Tours Charters Cruises offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Watermark Tours Charters Cruises offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
Watermark Tours Charters Cruises offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Watermark Tours Charters Cruises is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
Watermark Tours Charters Cruises currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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