The Black-Eyed Susan, an authentic "turn-of-the-century" paddlewheel driven riverboat, undoubtedly offers the finest dining on the water, reminiscent of the early era of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This beautiful and exclusive charter boat enhances the attraction of Baltimore's skyline, and provides a warm and outstanding venue for private and corporate entertaining.

The Black-Eyed Susan is U.S. Coast Guard certified for 149 passengers, plus crew. It is the successor of our first dinner boat, the Harbor Belle, which cruised the Inner Harbor from 1994 through 1998. The legacy of the Harbor Belle, acclaimed during that time to have the finest food and service on the water, can be experienced aboard the larger, more exquisite, Black-Eyed Susan.

The Black-Eyed-Susan is 111.5 feet long and 28 feet wide. The Victorian-style interior of the main deck has seating capacity for 149 guests in a fully climatized setting. The luxuriously appointed salon includes a hand-rubbed oak bar, 9' high ceilings, Tiffany chandeliers and antiquated brass sconces mounted in-between picture windows framed by elegant treatments.

The upper deck, perfect for a wedding ceremony, is canopied with fold down clear Lexon sides for inclement weather and the colder months. Heat is provided during the winter months to maintain comfort. Complete restrooms are available on both our main and upper decks.

The Black-Eyed Susan is available for cruises seven days a week. It is ideal for weddings, rehearsal dinners, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, proms, banquets, corporate functions and crab feasts. Casino packages are also available. Service is provided by our professional staff who have worked for our affiliated catering companies for many years. We emphasize Southern Hospitality in a warm atmosphere. The Black-Eyed Susan is currently docked near the Bo Brooks Crab House at the Baltimore Marine Center at Lighthouse Point in Canton. There is ample parking available. We can also board your guests in Historic Fell Point at the Broadway Pier, the Maryland Science Center in Harborplace, and at the Inner Harbor East Marina at the MarriottWaterfront.

The Black-Eyed Susan will be an outstanding setting for the special event or occasion that you are planning. Please call our office for any additional information. Ask about provisions that can be made for Kosher catering. Our marketing consultants can customize a package to meet your special requirements. We extend to you an invitation to "step aboard."