Captain Chimere Murrill’s Luxury Charter Business is Breaking Barriers

Kendra Bryant — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:54:51 +0000

—Photography by Tyrone Syranno Wilkens

Growing up in Virginia, boating wasn’t part of Chimere Murrill’s world. She went on to Morgan State University, earning a degree in information technology, and later landed a job at the National Security Agency. But it was there that she met two colleagues who owned a boat at a dock in Middle River.

“They’d always encourage me to come out and spend time on the boat,” says the now-42-year-old, who lives in Glen Burnie. “Finally, I decided to take the time with them on the water and I was hooked.”

In 2012, Murrill purchased a vessel of her own, a two-seater Baja speedboat. After learning the local waterways, Murrill earned Maryland’s boater safety certificate and upgraded to a 26-foot Larson Cuddy Cabin.

“I really enjoyed having my family and friends aboard,” she says. “I was able to introduce them to a life none of us had really been exposed to. Seeing their enjoyment planted the seed for dreams of owning something larger and potentially making that a business.”

Years later, that feeling is exactly what Murrill promises her guests as part of her Reveur Sauvage Private Yacht Club and Charter. Before stepping aboard her 12-person Daydreamer yacht, parked at Baltimore Peninsula’s Port Covington Marina, passengers are greeted by a concierge with a complimentary glass of champagne and a red-carpet entrance.

“I wanted to show the DMV what it means to really offer an experience,” says Murrill, now a master captain certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Operating April through November in the Mid-Atlantic, as well as year-round in Miami, Reveur Sauvage—French for “wild dreamer”—offers personalized outings across area waterways. In Baltimore, passengers enjoy a two-hour ride from the local harbor out past the former Key Bridge toward the Chesapeake Bay and back, sometimes all the way to Annapolis.

Prices begin at $1,400, with Murrill embarking on as many as 300 trips a year, from romantic gatherings to curated celebrations. (When she’s not preparing for the warm-weather boating season, she continues to work in cybersecurity.)

As a queer woman joining the roughly five million other Black entrepreneurs in the United States, accounting for 14.5 percent of all business owners, Murrill understands her visibility as a Black female captain is almost as important as the entertainment she provides her guests. Per the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, African Americans account for only seven percent of all recreational boaters. For Black captains, the population is likely even smaller.

“There have been so many charters where folks come aboard and say, ‘Now wait a minute…this is your boat, your business?’” says Murrill. “One woman told me that aside from seeing President Obama elected, seeing a Black woman own a yacht was just as powerful. I want to be a reminder that the sky is the limit.”

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Plan Your Valentine’s Day Dinner Date at These Special Spots Around Baltimore

Kendra Bryant — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:00:15 +0000

Though it may be frigid outside, restaurants all around Baltimore are heating up in anticipation of one of the biggest dining-out holidays of the year. Whether you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your partner, BFF, family members, or a group, there are plenty of places to make a ravishing reservation that will fill both your stomach and your soul. Here are a few suggestions:

Charleston: Romantic red decor will set the mood for chef Cindy Wolf’s “Saint Valentine’s Day” menu, complete with optional wine pairings and a complementary dessert. The evening on the waterfront in Harbor East will begin with seafood starters like Chesapeake Bay oysters, caviar, or lobster curry soup, followed by savory courses including lamb, pork and foie gras balotine; white truffle fettuccine; pan-roasted red snapper; and braised beef short rib. $189 per person, $274 with wine.

Dear Charles: Are gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan options a requirement for you and your dining companions? If so, this hotel tavern near the Johns Hopkins University campus might be your match. Aside from dishes (like salmon latkes with caviar and a half rack of lamb) for those without dietary restrictions, the kitchen will whip up gluten-free roast chicken and strip steak, as well as a vegetarian potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms. Diners will have the option to add on a glass of celebratory Lunetta Rosé Prosecco for $10. $55.

Eddie’s of Roland Park: For some, fine flatware and linen tablecloths just aren’t the vibe. That’s where Eddie’s comes in. If you’re hoping to stay in this year, the local grocer is offering a special heat-and-eat dinner for two with appetizers, entrees, sides, and dessert. Sumptuous options include baby lamb lollipops, French onion soup, and filet mignon with your choice of herb compound butter or mushroom demi-glace. The meal can be upsized further to include a broiled lobster tail or jumbo lump crab cake. $130 for two.

Gunther & Co.: Settle in for four globally influenced courses at this Brewers Hill favorite, with the opportunity to ball out with add-ons like wine pairings, a shellfish spread, and an oyster course. Luxe dishes on the holiday menu include whole milk burrata, lobster rangoons, buttermilk-fried quail, seared scallops over mushroom risotto, and Honolulu Fish Co. tuna loin. End the night with a sweet and savory chili-chocolate budino, an order of classic profiteroles, or a slice of olive oil cake. $150+.

Limoncello: Take a trip to Southern Italy by way of South Baltimore with Limoncello’s list of V-Day specials. For the occasion, the restaurant is bringing back its iconic seafood tower, piled high with chilled crab, shrimp cocktail, oysters, mini crab cakes, fried calamari, crab arancini, and Scallops Rockefeller. Other lavish plates will include lobster pappardelle, filet with crab cake, and an eight-ounce filet mignon topped with seared foie gras.

One Eyed Mike’s: The Fells Point fixture boasts a cozy dining room, hand-carved wooden bar, and iconic walls lined top-to-bottom with bottles of Grand Marnier—making it a gem of a spot for V-Day. Check out staples such as the wedge salad, crab cakes with house tartar, and Roseda Farms steaks.

Ovenbird Bakery: Quick reminder, you have free will, which means you can totally have dessert for dinner. From Feb. 13-14, this bakeshop in Little Italy, Hampden, and Highlandtown will be offering fitting specials including a hazelnut heart (hazelnut milk chocolate mousse in a crunchy chocolate shell), tiramisu entremet (mascarpone mousse, espresso caramel, and coffee-soaked sponge), strawberry matcha choux with matcha whipped-ganache and strawberry compote, and, of course, chocolate-dipped strawberries for good measure.

Petit Louis Bistro: Spend an evening in France by way of Roland Park with the bistro’s “Saint-Valentin” menu, offered Feb. 13-14. The four-course meal will feature dishes such as vol-au-vent aux escargots, fried calamari, grilled lamb tenderloin, pan-seared rockfish, Parisian gnocchi, and classic Paris-Brest. $119 per person.

Rec Pier Chop House: Do it up with a swanky evening the Pendry’s restaurant in Fells Point. A three-course menu starts off with a caviar tartlet amuse bouche before getting to the main event—your choice of Manhattan strip steak, pecorino-filled pasta with pear and prosciutto, porchetta-spiced Iberico pork, and halibut al cartoccio, among others. (You can also add truffles for a $40 upcharge.) Desserts on deck include angel food cake, Dulcey crème brûlée, and the house chocolate bar with hazelnut mousse. $135 per person.

Rusty Scupper: Go classic with dinner and a view at this Inner Harbor fixture, which is offering a three-course “land and sea” experience. For the main course, choose from grilled Chilean sea bass, braised beef short rib, spiced roasted airline chicken breast, and more accompanied by sides of Yukon mashed potatoes and veggies. Fittingly, strawberries are the theme for dessert, with New York cheesecake and tiramisu accentuated with the holiday’s favorite fruit. $110 per person.

The Ruxton: Set the mood with a two-in-one experience at this Harbor East highlight. Starting the evening at the property’s art deco speakeasy, Order of the Ace, you can sip a smokey, herb-infused cocktail or espresso martini while grooving to live jazz. After light starters, transition to the dining room to fill up on butcher-cut steaks, chicken-fried lobster tail, caviar-topped tots, classic crab cakes, and the famous mac and cheese.

Rye Street Tavern: Nothing says romance like a dinner with a glowing waterfront view. Head to the Baltimore Peninsula to celebrate with elevated surf and turf specials. Mix and match a six-ounce Linz Heritage Black angus steak with shrimp or jumbo lump crab cakes, served with a bordelaise sauce and sides of broccolini and cauliflower. Seared scallops in a lemon-parsley caper sauce and red velvet cake with vanilla bean ice cream are also among the amorous specials.

Yeibo Kitchen: Known for its fusion of American and Asian cuisine with Southern influences, this Old Goucher destination is showcasing a five-course “Lovers & Friends” dinner. Start with lobster and crab-filled wontons and a crab Caesar before a palate cleanser of a strawberry sorbet and Champagne float. Then, move on to your choice of Asian ribeye with garlic mash, crab imperial roasted chicken, or Maine lobster with rigatoni. Luckily, the dessert course is meant for sharing, so you can take a taste of the mini strawberry cheesecake or strawberry-banana pudding even if you’re stuffed. $135 per person.

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Kendra Bryant – Baltimore Magazine

Captain Chimere Murrill’s Luxury Charter Business is Breaking Barriers

Plan Your Valentine’s Day Dinner Date at These Special Spots Around Baltimore