Feriehus i Assateague Island

Learn about the Bees With our knowledge and experience, we will provide you with initial Do's and Don'ts when working with the bees and their family. Suit up! We will provide the necessary Bee Suit's and gloves, please wear appropriate clothing it can get warm in these suits, also no open-toed shoes! Just getting comfortable Some of our guests are a little apprehensive, so we take the time to just let you get comfortable being around the Bees. Light the smoker and jump on in! This is where we get to see all of the workings of the Colony. We will explain all that is going on and if we are lucky we will spot the queen! Pictures with your new friends! We will provide plenty of opportunities for you to get up close and personal with your new family, and selfies are always required! Revel in the surrealism Take a moment and be proud of what you have learned, and just how close you have become to one of nature's true miracles. This unique hands-on experience is the best way to learn about the importance of honeybees! We will suit up and open up the hive to see how bees live, work, and produce honey. You will definitely leave with greater knowledge and understanding of our pollinator friends and the inner workings of a honeybee colony. ATTN: If you have a known allergy to bee, wasp, or yellow jacket venom, sadly you are prohibited from participating in this experience.

Paddle with the authors of "Kayaking for Everyone." You'll meet us in our kayak shop at Onancock Wharf, located in the 1906 Steamboat Ticket Office, where once passengers embarked onto steamboats bound for Baltimore. In the present day, we'll outfit you in kayak gear while giving an introduction to the history of this 1680 Colonial port. After an on-land paddle school we'll launch kayaks from our floating dock onto the sheltered waters of Onancock Creek. On this leisurely, 2-hour paddle trip we'll peek into the backyards of historic homes dating to to the 1700s. Your guide will narrate the history of the region, from native peoples, through Capt. John Smith, schooner and steamboat days to the present. Along the way you'll learn about the ecology, plants, birds and shellfish of the Chesapeake Bay. Afterwards, step onto the adjacent outdoor dining deck of Mallards restaurant for lunch or a drink. Autographed copies of "Kayaking for Everyone" and our other guidebooks, as well as local postcards featuring kayaking are available for purchase in the shop. Beginners and children welcome. Other things to note We will be in contact with you if there are any weather issues. We do paddle in light rain, but not if there's lightning nearby. Please wear shoes that can get wet and drip-dry type shorts or pants. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and a rainjacket just in case.

We will set sail from the Ocean City, Maryland commercial harbor, which is often an overlooked gem for guests that travel to Ocean City, a town primarily known for its beautiful beaches. Part of the beauty of the trip is passing Assateague Island to starboard on the way to the ocean- where feral ponies often intermingle with adventurous sunbathers and incredible birds are on full display! After cruising through the inlet connecting the coastal bays with the Atlantic Ocean, we will raise the sails and begin our ocean sailing experience. Depending on the wind/weather, we may cruise along the coast of OC or head a few miles out and check out land from a distance. Ocean sailing is a uniquely peaceful experience and a sailing catamaran provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy sailing. The boat sails flat, so there is no "heeling" (or leaning) as the wind powers the vessel. And because of the configuration of the deck, guest are free to move about the deck and find their perfect "spot" for relaxing- often in the trampoline forward! If the wind/waves are rough, I will mitigate their impact by sailing a bit downwind or by spending more time in the coastal bay navigating along Assateague Island. If conditions allow we will put up a spinnaker- the big, colorful sail that simply catches the wind and inspires awe in passengers and spectators alike! Other things to note Some people worry about motion sickness- and this concern is something to be taken seriously. If you are prone to motion sickness, then we recommend taking something about 30-45 minutes prior to the trip. Generally, the boat provides plenty of open air spaces so that seasickness is not an issue.

Explore Onancock Creek by boat, from the Town wharf out to the Chesapeake Bay. Pass by historic homes, natural marshes and small creeks. Learn about the natural ecosystems and birds that call this creek home.

Onancock Creek, off the Chesapeake Bay, is one of the best hidden secrets for Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) for all abilities! Beginners will find the sheltered waters the perfect place to learn. First, we'll meet you in our paddling shop inside the historic 1906 Steamboat Ticket Office, where once passengers boarded steamboats bound for Baltimore. We'll outfit you with a life jacket a do a "paddle school" on the dock. Next, we'll launch from the floating dock behind our shop for on-water instruction and a tour of Onancock's historic homes from the water. Step off your SUP and onto Mallards outdoor dining deck adjacent to our shop for some local seafood. It' the perfect place for lunch, dinner or cocktails after your paddle. Visit onancock.com for lodging and make a weekend of it! Other activities from Onancock wharf include renting a bike, kayak tours to the barrier islands, Onancock Sailing Adventures and the Tangier Island Ferry. Other things to note We will be in contact with you if there are any weather issues. We do paddle in light rain, but not if there's lightning or strong winds.