The water is waiting! When the water is a calm as this and looks like glass, it’s time for a pontoon! Pontoons are great for these placid waters of the bay! Get a group of family members or friends or both and slide gently around and enjoy the scenery. Pontoon boats make it easy to…
Although here in Ocean City, Maryland Hurricane Dorain left us relatively unscathed, the same can not be said for the Bahamas. Many thought the precautions they had made during past hurricanes and tropical storms would be sufficient, but unfortunately Hurricane Dorian was a slow moving Category 5. Dorian was the highest level hurricane to hit…
With the weather sites telling us that September’s average temperature is 76° for Ocean City, MD, don’t feel like Labor Day Weekend is the “Last Hurrah.” Help spread the word, Odyssea will be open through September 30th. The after Labor Day hours begin Sept 1st. Weekday hours will be 10am – 5pm and weekends will…
Okay, this might sound a little controversial, but we think that Ocean City’s bayside is just as beautiful, fun and awe-inspiring as its oceanfront. The bay can be overlooked sometimes, especially when compared to a landmark as vast and as wonderful as the Atlantic Ocean, but we have proof that the bay is just as…
Boating First of all, family members of all ages, from 1 to 100, will love being on the water in Ocean City. More adventurous types might try kayaking, while those who want to relax should opt to spend the day on the pontoon boat. For kids who get a little restless, we have a few…
A summer vacation in Ocean City, Maryland is a time-honored tradition for thousands of families all over the mid-Atlantic. Who can blame them? Ocean City has miles of free beach, miles of fun Boardwalk and all kinds of entertainment up and down the peninsula, from mini golf to jet skis. A trip to OC is…
It’s a question we hear from people who are relatively new to Ocean City, Maryland — when is the absolute best time to visit? Our little peninsula on the Eastern Shore is pretty great at all times of the year, so the best time to visit really depends on what you’re looking to get out…
We’re riding high this summer, and wanted to dedicate another quick post to thanking our friends, family and fans for making Odyssea the success that it is. First, we’re happy to report that we took home a record THREE awards in OceanCity.com’s 2019 Best of Ocean City® contest. This was their competition’s biggest year, with…
If you’re someone who likes to over-prepare for every new outdoor expedition you embark on, we don’t blame you. There are plenty of first-time paddlers who are hesitant at first on the open water, even if the water is as calm as Ocean City’s Isle of Wight Bay. Here are five tips courtesy of the…
The adults know that nothing in the world is better than sitting back on the boat and simply watching the sea and skyline pass before your eyes. The kids… well, the kids can be a little more impatient. So if you’re bringing the entire family on the pontoon boat, it may not be…
When you’re in Ocean City and looking to boat, paddleboard, jet ski or kayak, you have a lot of options for where to do it — in fact, it can be overwhelming when you Google “Ocean City watersports” and see all the many businesses that result. How do you know which one is going to…
For the beginner stand up paddleboarder, one of the greatest challenges can simply be staying upright and keeping balance on the board. There’s nothing wrong with falling in the water a few times, but it can definitely be frustrating when you can’t seem to stay on your board for longer than 15 seconds. Here are…