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Non-skid footwear, polarized sunglasses, layered rain gear, motion-sickness medication taken before boarding, and a cooler with ice if you keep fish—charters may fillet for tips. Leave glass bottles and loose flip-flops at the dock. Cash for mate tips and fish cleaning is still common.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · U.S. Coast Guard
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.
