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    Clara A.

    This was a great little activity to do on the waterfront. I believe that the tickets were a bit pricey for what we got. The cruise was about 45 minutes and they didn't really have water on board unless you bought it. The one thing I did not like was that the captain of the ship was not nice to us when we got on and to the guy helping him. The other thing was that there was a tape playing to give info about things we would pass on the way, was going way too fast and not personable. The other guy was really nice. Got a drink for $5, even though I wanted water but it was nice.

    Samina M.

    Fun experience to view the District from a new perspective! My friend and I ventured to Georgetown alongside a larger group to catch the Capitol River Cruises with their Cherry Blossom Boat event. We loaded the dock near the Georgetown Waterfront and started our journey right on time. The staff was very helpful in making sure everyone got on the boat safely with a supportive hand as we stepped aboard! With it being a cloudy, slightly rainy day, it was reassuring that the staff was consistently making sure there was comfortable seating and room for all of the customers. I really enjoyed seeing all of the major DC monuments accompanied by a detailed recount of its history! With tickets being only $25-$28 dollars, this was a nice deal and felt like money well spent for the opportunity to see the blossoms via boat. I would perhaps suggest the tours to incorporate stop times for people to take photos with the landmarks. This was a fantastic cruise and I look forward to seeing what other Capitol River Tours are conducted throughout the year! Wonderful and affordable tour for family and friends.

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    Elaine F.

    We went on the 2:00 pm cherry blossom cruise today. I purchased tickets online about a week ago. We did not want to deal with the Tidal Basin traffic this year, and seeing the city landmarks from the water provides a unique perspective. It probably was the last day of peak bloom, and it had been a chilly week, but the sun was shining today. You don't see the trees as close-up from the water, but you get the advantage of seeing a wider view of the whole lovely DC landscape. It can be a little chaotic at the dock; there are several different boat tours loading in the same area. But we waited for Nightingale II, which came in on time, and the crew helped everyone aboard. The Nightingale I was scheduled to depart at 2:15, so it came in right after we left. We sat in the bow and had good views of everything. At $25 per person for 45 minutes, it was very reasonable. They have a small bar on board, so we purchased beer ($5). It was a very enjoyable time.

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    Stephanie S.

    What a cool way to see the monuments on the other side of the river especially on a warm day. They have a lot of shaded seats so if you want to sit toward the front have sunscreen and or a hat. They do have a bar to grab refreshing drinks. The intercom was a little shotty so it was hard to hear the information about the monuments but there were some great pic opportunities. All together it was a very nice day.

    Kiley Q.

    We had a great time on the monument cruise at sunset. It's no frills with basic chairs and tables. There is a pre-recorded tour voice track that runs for part of it. It wasn't timed just right but if you have someone local on trip, they can point out the sites. There is alcohol on board to buy, again basic service, nothing too fancy. We didn't have problems with boarding and everyone formed a line. We all had fun, and for the price you can't beat it.

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    The advertisement schedule is wrong, Margarita cruise the advertisement is from 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm but the cruise is from 8:45-10:00 pm.

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    It's the sort of thing your out-of-town guests will enjoy more than you will. Neat thing to do during the summer.

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    Potomac Paddle Club - Navy Yard - Nats Park and the Capitol

    Potomac Paddle Club - Navy Yard

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    My cousin reserved the up-to-6-passenger Tiki cruise as a local bachelorette party for me and our…read moregroup of 3 had a blast. Captain Matt not only gave us a great ride and was full of DC trivia we weren't familiar with even after 15 years of living in the DMV area - but also let my cousin do a little decorating for the occasion, and passengers can byo food and alcohol. We opted to cruise directly underneath the flight path for jets landing at DCA for a few exhilarating flyovers, then took in the Lincoln Memorial from the water. Want to play your own tunes? Connect to the onboard Bluetooth speaker. Hair getting in your face? Captain Matt has hair ties for you. Even for a short trip we felt like we had a full service experience. Perfect idea for guests in town as a new and fun way to experience the area, or for an occasion.

    Rented a boat for a graduation celebration with friends on a Tuesday at 5pm. It was a great time!…read moreWe all wished we could extend for another hour (or four). The hosts answered all our questions, we were able to connect to the speaker, and we got in a mini photo shoot on the dock during the halfway point pit stop. The ride was very peaceful but also lit when we wanted it to be! Other groups were waving from their boats, the monuments provided poppin' views/backdrops throughout the ride, and we didn't even actually haaaave to paddle the whole time! I would definitely get a group together and go out on the water with this company again! A lit DC summer experience!

    DC Cruises - Lincoln & Washington

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    The water taxi serves an underutilized niche. Despite being at the confluence of rivers, DC doesn't…read morehave a lot of public boats, unlike many cities that have ferries as part of their public transit. There are some problems with doing this in DC; notably that the area on the water is scenic but ill-suited for docks and commuters; there aren't a lot of places where you can access businesses or other transit options near the water. The arrival of the Wharf and the new stadiums has changed that to some extent. But then, there also aren't a lot of great companies running boats. The Georgetown-Alexandria trip I took partially because the Metro is under repair and partially because I wanted the view. However, the boat was pretty unimpressive, with an unsheltered upper deck, and an indoor lower deck filled with folding chairs. Loading and unloading the boat was not particularly time-efficient. You do get some nice views, but there's no stopping to dwell on anything. There is an annoying PA system making various comments as you ride. The thing doesn't seem to know whether it's for tourists or commuters, but I struggle to see it as being great for either. If the price had been half what it was, I might have let them off with three stars, but the water taxi is way expensive, more so than comparable boat rides I've taken elsewhere. It's unfortunate this is the best there is, because our beautiful landscape and waterways demand to be used by people who don't own yachts.

    Alright so we went to this Fondue Dessert cruise thing courtesy (not really courtesy, we still had…read moreto pay and everything) of Groupon. We tried to go into it with low expectations just in case they had a meager amount of chocolate with limited dipping material... ...and we ended up having a good time! There was a chocolate fondue fountain on both levels, and a pot of specialty chocolate to dip in (forgot what it was, but it had alcohol). And there were strawberries, pretzels, chips, pineapple, cream puffs (I ate like 20 of these), nutter butters, cakes, cookies, wafers... Needless to say... they definitely deserve to call themselves a legit 'dessert buffet'. The chocolate was good, and they refilled quite often to my delight.... and we got to have a conversation with the captain, and enjoy the breeze and the views during the ride. It was a grand experience. Definitely got my fill of chocolate =D

    Premier Sedan Services - Mercedes Sprinter Van

    Premier Sedan Services

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    Zero stars. This was the first and last time I use Premier Sedan. I booked this company for my…read moreboss and her family of 7 for a 5:30am pick-up to Dulles airport for an international flight. From the beginning, the driver was late which put the family in panic mode. They had lots of luggage that needed to be loaded and the driver showed up 8 minutes late, which caused unneeded stress. Calls to customer service to check on the car were immediately put on hold and then disconnected. Rather than putting the family at ease, the dispatcher was rude, sarcastic, and dismissive and ruined the ride for the family. I later spoke with the manager & owner, thinking they would make it right, but instead, they made excuses and dismissed the complaints & concerns as "things that happen". The fact that this company puts themselves first before their customers and makes excuses for their own actions, speaks volumes about their lack of customer service & satisfaction. I do not recommend this company ever!

    don't use them. we had signed up for their services back in January 2023 for our vacation in July…read more2023. when the day came to pick us up, they never came and never called us about the driver not coming to pick us up. the person we talked to at the office was very dismissive and told us that we had to figure it out . we have used this company for years and never had a problem like this before. we were on a time crunch and used uber to get us to the airport. not a good look for a business, we will never use them again.

    Capitol Express Tours - Lincoln memorial

    Capitol Express Tours

    (29 reviews)

    Private 8pm sunset tour review - I'm guessing this tour is…read morea make or break based on the guide you get, ours was lack luster. While he was nice, he didn't have a lot to add off the track I pretty sure he had memorized. I actually feel like I heard most about which monuments had the best restrooms than much of anything else (we never asked about bathroom situations). Would I book this again, no. Here is what I learned, you still walk a fair amount into these monuments from where they drop you in the golf cart vs. the people who are on the bikes and scooters. If you're really looking for the least amount of walking and able to operate those that would save you time and money. Overall, there was no value for the price tag for us and the guide kind of ruined the experience.

    Capitol Express Tours are GREAT! they picked us up at our hotel for the tour which was amazingly…read moreconvenient. Nathan, our tour guide was so friendly, personable and most important knowledgeable without feeling like we were in a classroom being lectured. He gave us plenty of time at all the sites. He even dropped us off at a Metro station after the tour and told us how to get to where we wanted to go, Postal Museum. Dropped us at Gallery Place and took the red line two stops to Union Station and the museum was right next door! Just wanted to make sure Nathan was acknowledged for his premiere service and I wanted to let you know how much my sister and I enjoyed the tour and set up our Saturday for a great day. We were on the first tour of the day to see where everything was and then spent the rest of the day going back to those places we wanted to see more of. And there were only 4 of us on the tour! THAT has never happened to me. A microphone for the tour guide and speaker wouuld be helpful if you are sitting further back in the golf cart. But overall. . . a 10 out of 10!

    Capitol River Cruises - boatcharters - Updated May 2026

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