Shardana Sailing Charters

We charter Shardana for our Scouting America Crew, and the experience far exceeded all expectations! From the moment our crew stepped onboard, it was clear this wasn’t just a vacation - it was a true adventure packed with learning teamwork and unforgettable moments. The Shardana was clean, spacious and extremely comfortable. Captain Yvonne created a relaxed, supportive and fun environment that allow the team to dive right into the sailing experience. They weren’t just passengers that became active crew members learning everything from raising the sails to steering the helm. One of the most valuable parts of the trip was hands-on navigation and charting. The teens learned to read nautical charts, understand coordinates, and by the end of the week they can confidently plot of course the next destination. It was incredible to see them grow in knowledge and confidence each day. We stopped at a variety of beautiful, interesting spots, each offering something new to explore from quiet cove to bustling harbors, the onshore adventures gave the real sense of independence and freedom, and some great stories to take home. Captain Yvonne’s leadership was perfect balance of professionalism, patience, and fun. She made everyone feel welcome and capable and her passion for sailing was truly inspiring. We can’t recommend Shardana highly enough. This is more than a trip - it was a life shaping experience that our teens and adults will be talking about for years to come.

We had a great experience sailing on the Shardana. 👍 The Shardana is big and beautiful and Captain Davis Jones made it a fun and memorable experience for our family. We had nice weather for our half day cruise, jumped into the water and swam, and learned about sailing. We will definitely do this again. Highly recommended sailing on the Shardana, five stars all around. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sailed on Shardana's 3 day charter: 1st Day from Rock Hall, Maryland to Magothy River where we anchored, experienced a pretty intense squall, enjoyed a wonderful dinner at The Point Crab House, and a low key evening on the boat. 2nd day we pulled up anchor and sailed to St. Michael's by way of Annapolis, docked, and enjoyed St. Michael's ambiance. 3rd day we sailed north through Kent Narrows back to Rock Hall, which gave us a great experience to handling a very tight passage. Captain Davis was super accommodating, is a very experienced captain (loved learning from his tight docking maneuvers), very personable, and open to us helping out as much or as little as we desired – we helped out a lot!. Captain Davis' guidance as we helped out through-out the trip really added to our overall learning experience. If you are looking for a day or multiple days of sailing on the Chesapeake - go with Shardana Sailing Charters - the sailboat handles really well, the interior is absolutely beautiful (classic Catalina charm), and Captain Davis is experienced and personable! We'll be back!

A night to remember on the Chesapeake. Captain Andrew and Andrej were great and so accommodating. My fiancé and I had an amazing night with wine, cheese, and fabulous views. 10/10 recommend!

My husband and I took a sunset cruise with Shardana Sailing Charters this past weekend. Andrew , the captain greeted us on the dock and helped us on this beautiful sailboat. We brought several family members with us as well. Andrew introduced himself as well as Andre, his first mate. Andrew went over all safety protocol and took us down below deck to show us a very clean bathroom and a well stocked kitchenette if we needed anything. The Shardana is as beautiful as the photos suggest. Our Sunset Charter was perfection and Andrew was so accommodating, wanting us to see that incredible sunset. We enjoyed our conversations with him and look forward to sailing on the Shardana again. Highly recommend this beautiful charter on the lovely Shardana.

Wow. The Shardana is a fantastic sailboat and the crew are exceptional. I would highly recommend this charter to anyone who wa ts a wonderful sailing experience. The boat is comfortable but the special touches make all the difference. From knowing the best coves to drop anchor, to insider knowledge of Annapolis, to just the right amount of teaching the basics of sailing, to having the makings of a great Dark & Stormy, the Shardana team makes the experience CE special.

Davis is a great captain as well as companion for sharing stories and the joy of sailing! His first-mate, Andre, was a delight too. A fun day even though wind was light!

My wife, our labradoodle Cosmo, and I spent three enjoyable nights on Shardana with Andrew and Andre sailing from Rock Hall under the Bay Bridge to Rhode River (anchored), then on to Oxford (marina), St. Michael's (maritime museum marina), and back to Rock Hall via Kent Island draw bridge. This was our first overnight trip with Cosmo, and he was well received by captain and crew. They were very accommodating in ensuring that Cosmo had opportunities to dingy to shore to take care of his needs and stretch his legs. We had lots of stimulating conversations with the crew while we sailed or motored about 5 hours each day, which was just the right amount of time on the water, giving us plenty of time to explore each new location. The first night we cooked up a nice dinner of lamb and chicken shish kebab dinner on the grille with salad and rice. It was enjoyable learning how to cook on the boat and getting to know the crew. Andrew was very safety conscious whether it was shutting off propane on grille when not in use, limiting charging devices when we were not awake or on boat, ensuring that we had our life vests handy, or boarding the dingy. Andrew and Andre are very experienced sailors, and we were never concerned for our safety and the ride was quite comfortable with limited healing. Shardana is a beautiful boat with plenty of head clearance and space down below, air conditioning when needed, and a very roomy head/shower in the main cabin. Cosmo happily found his favorite spot for sleeping in the shower stall where it was nice and cool. In the evenings we were on our own, but the captain always was on call if needed. Morning started with fresh coffee prepared by Andre before everyone else was awake, my favorite time on the boat. Oxford and St. Michael's were lovely places to walk around and plenty of great dining options that were dog friendly. The maritime museum has exceptional grounds and exhibits and was a very peaceful place to be docked.

Captain Andrew is undoubtedly my favorite captain... and Shardana is undoubtedly my favorite sailboat! Talent and beauty! Andrew is talented and well the boat is just beautiful! A wonderful way to spend a peaceful day on the water! Take your family, friends or colleagues and just relax! Let Andrew and GIna team do the work and enjoy the food and view!