Arrivals at BWI
Many show visitors fly into BWI and stay in Annapolis or Baltimore. Our BWI Airport Car Service includes flight tracking and a free 60-minute wait on domestic arrivals, with the chauffeur meeting you in the terminal.
Boat Shows
Annapolis Boat Show Transportation
Annapolis Boat Show transportation built around show hours, downtown drop-offs and the October weekends when the harbor fills up.
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- 10 vehicle classes, 1 to 56 passengers
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Annapolis Boat Show transportation is for anyone heading to the sailboat and powerboat shows that take over City Dock and the surrounding waterfront each October: couples flying in for the weekend, dealers bringing a team, yacht brokers meeting clients and groups who would rather not hunt for a space in the downtown garages. We plan the day around show opening times, the drop-off zones the organizer publishes and the traffic that builds on Rowe Boulevard and West Street as the morning goes on.
Rides are by reservation, in luxury sedans and SUVs for couples and small parties, Mercedes Sprinter Vans for dealer teams and mini buses for larger groups moving between hotels and the gates. If you are moving a crowd on a fixed loop, our shuttle bus service covers that separately. Show dates, venue layouts and drop-off zones change from year to year, so confirm the current schedule with the organizer before you lock your pickup times.
Included
What does Annapolis Boat Show transportation include?
- Pickups from Annapolis hotels, the Westin and Graduate, and private homes around the Severn
- Chauffeurs briefed on the published drop-off zones and gate locations for each show
- Hourly bookings that hold the vehicle while you walk the docks and return to it
- Multiple vehicles under one reservation with a single point of contact for your group
- Transfers from BWI, Reagan National and Dulles for out-of-town buyers and exhibitors
- Evening pickups after show hours for dinner in the historic district
- Quotes that explain gratuity, tolls and fees upfront, with written confirmation
Fleet
Which vehicle should I book for Annapolis Boat Show transportation?
Up to 7 passengersLuxury SUVCouples and families with gear, our most-booked choice for the showView vehicle →
Up to 3 passengersLuxury SedanTwo or three people arriving from the airport or a downtown hotelView vehicle →
10 to 15 passengersMercedes Sprinter VanDealer teams and brokers moving between the docks and meetingsView vehicle →
18 to 30 passengersMini BusClub members, buyers' groups and staff shuttles to the gatesView vehicle →
Up to 56 passengersCharter BusLarge dealer groups and club outings arriving together from out of townView vehicle →
Planning
Which vehicle fits your Annapolis Boat Show transportation?
Start with how many people are in your party and how much gear travels with them — boat show days involve dockside bags, layers and rain jackets, not just a purse. The rows below match common groups to vehicles from our fleet; for anything larger than 40, ask about running several vehicles under one Annapolis Boat Show transportation reservation with a single point of contact.
| Who is riding | Recommended vehicles | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Couple or two colleagues, show and dinner after | Luxury Sedan or [Luxury SUV](/fleet/luxury-suv/) | Door-to-door drop at the show gate, then a dinner reservation in town without moving the car. |
| Family or four to seven friends from Baltimore or DC | [Luxury SUV](/fleet/luxury-suv/) | Seats up to seven with room for bags and jackets, one vehicle for the whole day. |
| Boat-buying group of six to ten with paperwork and gear | [Mercedes Sprinter Van](/fleet/executive-sprinter/) | Captain's chairs, Wi-Fi and luggage space for a working day between the docks and the office. |
| Birthday or bachelorette group of 12 to 18 | [SUV Stretch Limo](/fleet/suv-stretch-limo/) or [Sprinter Limo](/fleet/sprinter-limo/) | Perimeter seating and a bar area for the ride in, with a sober chauffeur waiting all evening. |
| Dealer team, yacht club or corporate guests, 18 to 30 | [Mini Bus](/fleet/mini-bus/) | Reclining seats and group seating keep one party together from hotel to Eastport and back. |
| Large club, marina group or convention delegation, up to 56 | [Charter Bus](/fleet/motor-coach/) | One motor coach moves everyone on the same schedule, with under-floor luggage for the day. |
Pricing
How much does Annapolis Boat Show transportation cost?
Annapolis Boat Show transportation is priced either as a flat point-to-point transfer or by the hour when you want the vehicle to stay with you through the day, and every quote is all-inclusive. Tell us your show day, pickup address and how long you expect to be at the docks, and the quote comes back usually within 15 minutes.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Minimum | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury SUV | Up to 7 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Mercedes Sprinter Van | 10 to 15 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Mini Bus | 18 to 30 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
| Charter Bus | Up to 56 | 3 hours | Quote in 15 minutes |
Included in every quote: chauffeur gratuity, tolls, fuel and parking. Show weekends in October, Saturday mornings and any day with heavy downtown traffic carry the highest demand, while midweek transfers and longer hourly blocks price more favorably.
Planning your boat show transportation?
Send your date and venues. We reply with an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes.
Sample schedule
Sample Saturday at the boat show, from hotel door to evening return
This illustrative schedule is for a group of eight staying in downtown Annapolis for an October Saturday at the sailboat show, with a dinner booked afterward. Times are an example only — the actual show dates, gate locations and drop-off zones change, so confirm the current schedule and entry points with the organizer before you finalize a run sheet.
- Pickup at the hotel on West StreetMercedes Sprinter Van · chauffeur texts on arrival and loads bags
- Drop at the show entrance nearest your gateSprinter Van · chauffeur confirms the organizer's published drop-off zone before the run
- Midday return to the hotel or a West Street restaurantSprinter Van · held on standby by the hour, no searching for a ride
- Back to the docks for the afternoon sessionSprinter Van · second drop at the same gate
- Pickup at the gate after the show closesSprinter Van · chauffeur waits at the agreed corner with the group's name
- Dinner in Eastport or downtownSprinter Van · drop at the restaurant door, then reposition
- Return to the hotelSprinter Van · one final run, everyone home together
- Confirmation callPlanner confirms gate, times and chauffeur contact details in writing
Times are an example only; your planner builds your schedule from your hotel, your show days and the organizer's published gates and drop-off zones.
How it works
How booking works
- Request a quoteSend the show date, your pickup address in or around Annapolis, how many people are traveling and whether you want a transfer or the vehicle held by the hour.
- Confirm the planWe set pickup times against the show's published hours, agree the drop-off zone with you, and confirm the vehicle, addresses and timing in writing.
- Get your chauffeur detailsBefore your show day you receive the chauffeur's name and phone number, so you can reach them if the docks run late or your group splits up.
- Enjoy the rideThe chauffeur arrives 15 minutes early, works to the drop-off zone the organizer has published that year, and is waiting at the agreed point when you are done.
Beyond the big day
The rest of the boat show trip
Most boat show bookings are one piece of a longer stay, and the same reservation can cover the rides around it.
Cruise terminal connections
Some groups combine the show with a sailing out of Baltimore. A Baltimore Cruise Terminal Car Service ride gets the whole party and their luggage to the pier on time.
Hourly chauffeur for the day
Keep a vehicle and chauffeur on standby while you walk the docks, take a sea trial or meet a broker. See hourly limo service for a car that stays with your group.
Dinner and nights out in town
After the gates close, groups head to Eastport, West Street and the City Dock restaurants. A night out limo service keeps the evening moving without hunting for parking.
Naval Academy and Annapolis visits
Families often pair the show with a Naval Academy visit or a walk through the historic district. Our private chauffeur service covers campus gate drop-offs and timed pickups.
Group shuttles between hotels and gates
Clubs and dealers moving 30 or more people between hotels and the show gates can run timed loops. Our shuttle bus service covers the loop format and vehicle choices.
Locations
Annapolis Boat Show Transportation: where we pick up and drop off
Boat Show Transportation in Annapolis & the Boat Show Docks
The shows run at City Dock and the surrounding waterfront, with the sailboat show in early October and the powerboat show later in the month. Drop-offs near Dock Street, Compromise Street and the Naval Academy gates tighten quickly in the morning, so we build in a short walk and set a fixed pickup point with your chauffeur before the day starts. Hotels along West Street and Rowe Boulevard are the usual load points for out-of-town owners. Confirm the current schedule, gate locations and drop-off zones with the organizer each year, since layouts shift with the show. For groups arriving together, our shuttle bus service covers the hotel-to-dock loop while sedans handle individual arrivals.
Boat Show Transportation in Baltimore & the Cruise Terminal
Owners coming off a Baltimore cruise or flying into the region often pair the terminal with a show day. From the Inner Harbor, Fells Point or the cruise terminal, the run down I-97 and Route 50 into Annapolis takes about 40 minutes outside rush hour and considerably longer on a weekday morning. We collect at the terminal or hotel, hold luggage in the vehicle for the day and return after the show closes. Glen Burnie and Towson pickups follow the same corridor, so a single reservation can gather several people from different addresses before heading south.
Boat Show Transportation in BWI, Linthicum & Airport Arrivals
BWI is the closest major airport to the show, roughly 30 minutes from Annapolis via the BW Parkway and Route 50. Arrivals land at all hours, so we track the flight, meet inside the terminal and allow the free wait time on domestic arrivals before the drive south. Laurel and Columbia sit on the same side of the region and work well as combined pickups for a group flying in separately. If you are heading straight from the gate to the docks, tell the reservation team about any special requests when you book, including luggage space for sailing gear.
Boat Show Transportation in Washington DC & Close-In Maryland
A Capitol Hill or Penn Quarter pickup means crossing the Anacostia and picking up Route 50 east, which is straightforward on a weekend and slow on a weekday afternoon. Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Silver Spring guests usually join the Beltway at the American Legion Bridge or I-495 east before dropping to Route 50. For an early show opening we leave extra margin rather than promise a tight arrival, and we set the return pickup at a named corner away from the dock crowds. Annapolis boat show transportation from these neighborhoods works best as an hourly booking so the car stays with you through the day.
Capitol Hill · Downtown & Penn Quarter · Bethesda · Silver Spring · Chevy Chase
Boat Show Transportation in Frederick, Rockville & the I-270 Corridor
From Frederick and the I-270 corridor the natural route is I-70 east to Route 97 or the Beltway to Route 50, and fall weekend traffic on either can add half an hour. Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown groups often split between a Sprinter for the whole party and a sedan for two or three people who want to leave earlier. October mornings are cool on the water, so we build in a coat-and-layers stop if the group wants one. Several vehicles can run under one reservation with one point of contact, which keeps a large party on the same return time.
See every city we cover on our service areas page.
Checklist
Annapolis Boat Show transportation planning checklist
Have these details ready when you request a quote and the reservation team can price your Annapolis Boat Show transportation accurately in one go.
Your show dates and which show you are attending, since the sailboat and powerboat shows run on different schedules.
The hotel or marina address where each day starts and ends, including any gate code or loading zone.
How many people are in your party and how many will ride in each vehicle if you split up.
The organizer's published drop-off and pickup zones, confirmed with them before the show.
Any brokerage, dealer or yacht club appointments that fix a time you cannot miss.
Dinner reservations or evening plans, so the chauffeur knows whether to hold or release the vehicle.
Flight numbers for anyone arriving at BWI or another airport, if airport pickups are part of the booking.
Any special requests for the day, and tell the reservation team about them when you book.
Why us
Why book AA Limousines for Annapolis Boat Show transportation?
6 states
One company and one standard from Maryland to Texas, useful when out-of-state owners fly in and need the same service at both ends.
10 vehicle classes
A sedan for two, an SUV for a family with gear, or a 56-passenger coach for a club or dealership group.
15-minute quotes
All-inclusive quotes usually within 15 minutes, with gratuity, tolls and fees explained before you reserve.
24/7 dispatch
Reservations and dispatch staffed around the clock, so a delayed flight or a changed show time still reaches a person.
FAQs
Annapolis Boat Show FAQs
How much does Annapolis boat show transportation cost?
Pricing depends on the vehicle class, the distance from your pickup address, the number of hours the car stays with you and the day of the week. Show weekends in October carry more demand than weekdays. Send your pickup address, group size and show date and we will return an all-inclusive quote, usually within 15 minutes, with gratuity, tolls and fees shown upfront.
How far in advance should I book for the boat shows?
Book two to four weeks ahead for October show weekends, and earlier if you need a large vehicle or several cars under one reservation. Weekday show days can often be arranged closer in, and same-day requests are sometimes possible when vehicles are available. Fall weekends in Annapolis fill quickly, so earlier is better.
How does timing work if I want the car for the whole day?
Most show-day bookings work best by the hour, with the chauffeur dropping you at the dock in the morning and collecting you at a set time or on a call. We build the schedule around the show's opening and closing times and confirm your return point in advance. Point-to-point rides are also available if you only need one leg.
Can we bring drinks on board?
Guests 21 and older may bring their own beverages in limousines and party vehicles where state law allows, and we provide ice and glassware. Alcohol is never permitted for underage passengers. Food and drink are not allowed in the sedans and SUVs, so plan the celebration for the ride back rather than the morning run.
What happens if the show runs late or traffic is heavy?
Your chauffeur monitors the return time and the roads into downtown Annapolis, and an hourly booking covers a later finish without a scramble. For point-to-point pickups, the included wait time is confirmed when you book. If the schedule shifts, call dispatch, which is staffed 24/7, and we adjust the pickup.
Which vehicle should we choose for a group?
Two or three people traveling light fit a Luxury Sedan, while families with luggage do better in a Luxury SUV. Groups of 10 to 15 often take a Mercedes Sprinter Van for luggage space, and larger clubs or dealership parties use a Mini Bus or Charter Bus.
Do you handle airport pickups for people flying in for the show?
Yes. We meet arrivals at BWI, Reagan National and Dulles and drive them to Annapolis hotels or the docks. Flights are tracked, and domestic arrivals include 60 minutes of free wait time. Meet-and-greet service is available at all three airports, and the driver's name and contact details are sent before pickup.
Which areas do you cover for Annapolis boat show transportation?
We cover Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Baltimore and the cruise terminal, BWI and the airport corridor, Washington DC and close-in Maryland, and the I-270 corridor including Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Germantown. Pickups elsewhere in Maryland are available on request. Tell us your address and group size and we will confirm the vehicle and timing.
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- 10 vehicle classes, 1 to 56 passengers