As a Boy Scout, my husband would camp at Thomas Point, and look at the lighthouse. It was a goal to see the lighthouse in person! We took the tour today, and are so glad that we did! The boat ride was a great experience, and all of the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We booked the tour in February and crossed our fingers for the weather, and it was truly a perfect day. Touring the lighthouse was amazing, and an opportunity for some excellent photography as well. After taking the tour, I understand better about the cost of the trip The funds go to the tour itself, as well as the upkeep of the lighthouse. Money well spent.

I’ve wanted to do this for a long time! It’s one of my favorite lighthouses. The tour did not disappoint. The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and engaging. The lighthouse is simply spectacular. The ride out and back was delightful on a beautiful sunny spring day. Highly recommend!

The lighthouse tour was fabulous! My husband and I finally took the tour with friends after seeing the lighthouse every day from our home on the Chesapeake Bay. The tour guides were amazing with their knowledge, friendliness and energy and the boat captains had lots of fun stories to share. They divided our group in half when we arrived at the lighthouse so there were only a small group of us at a time with half of us upstairs and the other half downstairs. That way it was easy to hear, see and ask questions. The guides also took their time and we didn't feel rushed at all. While the water was choppy that day, the boat captain made the ride smooth by staying near shore - it was clear he was a veteran boat captain. And everyone who runs this tour is a volunteer! I don't know if we would have gotten as good a tour had people been paid. Everyone's level of excitement and enthusiasm for what they do just radiated in talking about the lighthouse. If you're at all a lighthouse fan, I would highly recommend the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse tour!

These folks are doing a great public service and work hard and provide a great tour. Yes, it is a little rough to pay $100 each for a 2.5 hour tour...BUT it includes a nice boat ride, plenty of staff and guides to answer all your questions, AND your money goes towards renovation and maintenance of the lighthouse (so think of a significant portion of your ticket being a donation). The Eastport area where you leave from is cute, and the maritime museum and waterfront area is fun. Street parking and tight, but we didn't have any issues. Staff had a table outside under a tree where we registered and could use the museum bathrooms. Everyone arrived early, so we left early and it was a gorgeous 30 minute trip out to the lighthouse. The boat had a lot of covering so you don't have to worry too much about sunburn. The engine is LOUD so you will have trouble holding conversations and if you are trying to protect your hearing, you may want to throw some cheap foam earplugs in your pocket. Definitely some narrow ladders (around 10 steps each) to climb up to the lighthouse. The interior is well preserved and the guides give you a good 30 minute tour of each of the rooms. Some stops around the lighthouse so everyone can get their pictures, and then head back. They provided each of us a cold bottle of water and a commemorative sticker at the end of the tour, which was a great nice surprise. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful at all times. Overall it was a great experience - highly recommended (buy tickets IN ADVANCE as most tours are sold out)!!!

Whether you are a local Annapolis resident or visiting, a trip to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is a must. For a few hours, you enjoy the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay as you step back in time to experience lighthouse life. The volunteer docents are so passionate about the lighthouse that you can't help but feel the joy and pride in this wonderful maritime landmark. The tour is well organized, fun and informative and provides a new perspective on Annapolis and Maryland history. And the views from it are spectacular.