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A Chesapeake Bay Escape

Tangier Island is a remote Virginia island only accessible by air or boat, 12 miles out in the Chesapeake Bay.  All Virginians should visit Tangier Island at least once (or two or three times for the delicious seafood!). In 1608 Captain John Smith sailed up the Chesapeake Bay and landed at a small island he named Tangier.  Tangier was transformed from the hunting and fishing grounds of the Pocomoke Indians to the unique island it is today. Learn how the rich oyster and crab grounds surrounding the Island drew early settlers to Tangier many years ago and continues to draw fishermen today.

Once arriving in Reedville, Virginia, board the Chesapeake Breeze for a 1 ½ hour cruise to Tangier Island, a small, largely unspoiled, fishing village which remains the “soft crab capital” of the nation. The people of Tangier, who speak with a lingering trace of Elizabethan accent, are warm, friendly and proud of their heritage.  Once arriving at Tangier, lunch is included followed by plenty of time to explore. Stroll along the small roads and visit the unique gift shops or, for a small fee, hop aboard one of the local’s golf carts and take a tour around the island.