Washington DC · POTOMAC & BAY CRUISES
44 tours compared
The Potomac hands you the monuments from the water, gliding past the Lincoln Memorial and the Kennedy Center with a drink in hand. Brunch, lunch, sunset and dinner cruises, compared: what each one includes, how long you are aboard, and what a ticket costs.
10+ DC monument stops with a guided coach ride, Potomac River cruise, and optional museum or Capitol upgrades for a full day.
“Tyrone shared an impressive array of information, showcasing his deep understanding of our national monuments and interesting facts about Washington, D.C. His knowledge truly stood out and left a lasting impression.”
Enjoy an attended buffet lunch or dinner on a Potomac River cruise with 360° DC views, music, and unlimited coffee and tea.
“Everything was excellent. on time. I am already planning another cruise”
City Cruises Gourmet Brunch or Dinner on the Odyssey offers 360° Potomac views, a 3-course meal, and iconic DC monuments in about 2–3 hours.
“We had a retirement celebration for my co-worker. The staff was friendly and positive. The food was deeelicious! Awesome DJ!”
A 6-hour Washington DC tour with guided monument walks, a Tidal Basin look, and a seasonal Potomac River cruise plus lunch options.
“Absolutely amazing! We only had one full day in DC with our teenage daughters and wanted to show them as much of DC as possible and this was absolutely perfect! Would recommend to anyone going into DC. Our guide was fantastic also. So much knowledge with humor made for a very enjoyable six hours together.”
Hop aboard a DC Potomac lunch cruise with a 2-hour buffet, DJ Top 40, and prime views of the Washington Monument and Alexandria.
“We had a great time! The food was so tasty! 😋 😊🙏 Enjoyed a lot with all the dancing and picture taking at the deck . Amazing experience! 🥳🥳 We will plan to have another get together 🎊🎉”
A 2.5–3 hour Potomac dinner cruise with a plated 3-course meal, live DJ music, and big DC monument views from the Odyssey.
“The staff was attentive, kind, and fun! Everyone on board enjoyed themselves . Food was good and the music made you dance!”
National Mall highlights in one day with 10 stops, a Potomac cruise, and optional monument/museum ticket upgrades for $87.
“Our tour guide, Tyrone, was very friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. Be ready to walk a bit.”
A 2-hour Washington DC brunch cruise with bottomless mimosas, a full buffet, DJ music, and skyline views from the Potomac River.
“Very clean and comfortable hotel visit, great view 👌, the service was excellent and the food bar was delicious”
Climate-controlled bus plus Potomac cruise: Capitol Hill, White House photos, MLK and more, ending at the National Archives.
“everything was great. James our guide was amazing with all his knowledge and Kris the driver made sure no one was left behind. I loved every second of this tour”
A 3-hour Potomac River dinner cruise with buffet, DJ dance party, and sunset skyline views of DC landmarks for about $115 per person.
“The staff was amazing and the music was perfect. I was not impressed with the food, but the 5 star rating is necessary.”
Self-drive an eco-friendly boat around Washington’s Wharf with a map and life vest. Private up to 8 for 1–3 hours.
“We truly enjoyed the activity so much! Absolutely, would do it again and afterwards we wish we had paid for longer hours on the boat. Very peaceful and relaxing and great date idea.”
Potomac cruise and Georgetown walk with a local guide, ending with a DC Best Baker cupcake. Iconic river views in 165 minutes.
“Great walking tour! Loved the sightseeing and how knowledgeable our guide Ray was. Highly recommend the tour as a nice and diverse tour from the normal memorials sightseeing”
Small-group Mount Vernon day trip with a Potomac River cruise, VIP boat seating, and expert-led stops across the estate and grounds.
“Our guide was excellent, great knowledge and she was great fun to be with.”
Potomac ferry cruise plus a guided Mount Vernon walk with lunch included, small groups up to 15, and priority boarding at the Wharf.
“Excellent tour guides. Very informative and congenial. Only disappointment was that, due to ongoing renovations, only one room of Mt. Vernon was viewable.”
Six hours by open-top convertible van to DC’s top memorials, with reserved Capitol and National Archives entry plus a seasonal Potomac cruise.
“We choose this particular tour after thoroughly reading the tour's description and itinerary. I understand that some substitutions might be unavoidable due to certain circumstances, but what we get was very different (with the negative connotation) from what was promised.”
