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Buy at marina ticket windows or approved online links—summer mornings sell out when seas are calm. Arrive before posted sailing time; lines form at dawn on holiday weekends. Cash backup helps when card readers lag dockside.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
