It has been awhile since I boarded their charter boat but it's still memorable. The food, decor…read moreand cruise was first class. The captain is the first minority woman to hold that honor in the DMV. This is a family owned business that is a gem to our area! Book your next party for an unforgettable experience.

We were a party of 7, one afraid of boats and the water. The process to book the charter was…read moresmooth. All questions were answered quickly. Payment options were nice for our group. Entrance is at the wharf by gordon Ramsay's hells kitchen. The greeting we got at the gate...yaaasss! The waiting area was super nice, with bathrooms available. Ms. Taylor came to get us and escort us to the 38-foot "LUXURY" yacht we had booked. We had Captain Ed and Ms. Taylor as deckhand serving us our drinks we brought. They did have a thing of ice water, which was nice. The boat was nice. Comfortable for us. There was an air-conditioned downstairs "inside area" with a bathroom and kitchen area (bedroom too), but we stayed upstairs and in front when we were allowed. Linking up to the blue tooth for music was easy. Had an amazing time and had amazing weather. Got a tour of the larger boat... and already my party of 7 are thinking of bachelorette plans in the future. I have lived in the area for so long and never thought to do this. Saw an IG ad.over a yesr ago. I charter boats in other states often, but never in DC.

How many times can you say, "I rented a private yacht for the night?" Not very often when you're…read morein my income bracket. But thanks to my job and my role in planning meetings and events, I got to finally check renting a yacht off my list. Setting up the event was easy. A phone call, talking through options and placing a deposit secured the boat. It wasn't inexpensive, but it also wasn't bad since food and drinks are included for our 25 guests. For food, there are several options to choose from. You can do appetizer stations, have appetizers passed while people are enjoying cocktails, or you can skip apps and just do dinner. For dinner we opted for a sit down meal, but they also offer a buffet. For the plated meal, you get to choose two proteins, a starch and a vegetable. I chose a filet, mahi mahi, potatoes and carrots. The meal also comes with a spinach salad and bread. They kept the drinks flowing throughout, and for dessert we selected the chocolate cake. The boat is nice, the staff super, and cruising around is awesome! Sadly, the food is the low point. For appetizers we had a mix of things, including seared beef, spanakopita, samosas, chicken satay and bruschetta. The appetizers were pretty good but the bruschetta was served on stale crackers. I always thought the point of bruschetta was the bread. Also disappointing was the filet and mahi mahi. The filet was ordered medium to accommodate different tastes...middle of the road, I figured. Every filet was well done and the sauce tasted only of mustard. The fish was like shoe leather...so overdone. I ended up eating the salads and sides. I know it's difficult to cook on a boat, but what about cooking the filet whole and then carving it? Or just get someone who knows how to cook. If I were to do this again, I'd skip the food altogether, or maybe just do appetizers (I can buy the bread for them). People still had fun, even with the bad food. Just being on the water makes everything better.

3.5 Stars! My friend…read moreand I were running a little behind, but were able to get there in plenty of time and did not have to take a running jump to get on the boat. (woo hoo!) We were aiming for a Cherry Blossom tour, but the trees weren't on our side this time. The cruise itself was fine, as it took us around. I didn't really notice anything of note, except the Washington Monument in the distance. (This could just be my ignorance as well.) There was a deceptive display of coffee urns and mugs, but there was not coffee. That was disappointing. The bottom deck had several chairs in rows, and upstairs there are a few tables. You can also go outside on either end of the vessel. If you are on the bottom in the back, it's really loud, as that's where the motor is. Upstairs has cushioned seats and the engine isn't as noisy up there. In the front, there is some seating as well and it can also be loud if it's windy. We didn't buy anything from the snack station as we had just eaten, but I saw that they had a decent snack selection.

Denny is amazing. We had so much fun. Learned historic facts but also current events. Highly…read morerecommend Denny and his food suggestions. -Nora and Doug

My wife and I took a private sunset cruise with Embark DC from 5:00-7:00 pm, starting in Georgetown…read moreand ending at The Wharf. It was absolutely amazing! Our captain, Denny, could not have been better -- he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. We saw beautiful sights along the Potomac, learned some interesting history, and had an unforgettable evening. Highly recommend Embark DC for anyone looking for a special way to experience Washington from the water!

Rented a Private Yacht for my Husbands birthday party the only word I can say is Spectacular! We…read morehad an amazing trip Captain Tommie was so nice and welcoming. She was reasonably priced and her boat was gorgeous! She even happily provided bottled waters and paper plates, and utensils for me and my guests. Her husband is her skipper and they are just a delightful couple they make you feel as though you are cruising with family. The yacht seated 8 people and had two levels a top and bottom. Captain Tommie was happy to accommodate and she lets us take the best pics. She even ended up going a little over her time to let us see the sunset on the boat. BEST TIME EVER

Had a great time with Captain Tommie! The boat was lovely and a great size for my party of 6. Plus…read moreCaptain Tommie is a photographer and we got some great pics. I would definitely suggest booking with her!

Rented a boat for 4th of July and watched the firework show from the water. The staff is so…read morefriendly and helpful. We had a blast.

Goboat was a great experience. I really want to give the experience a 5 however, it was missing a…read morescheduler. I booked on Father's Day and there was a lot of double and triple bookings that took place which turned my 2-hr 1:30 booking into a 2-hr 2:15 booking. I had baby boomers in my party so explaining what was going on to them became a little tedious. Even with that hiccup, Benny & Vusi still delivered great customer service, they were helpful in instructing us how to use the boat, as well as personable and professional. Once on the water, I truly no longer cared about the scheduling situation. With that said, I will very much likely be back.

The perfect weekend date night idea doesn't exi-…read more BAM! Want to nail being the top date planner? Here's what should be at the top of your list. The summer breeze running through my hair as I breath in the scene of the wharf on both sides for 2 hours as we engage in small talk with the crew and other patrons - what more could I ask for on a Saturday evening? It's BYOB and food so we stopped by Chop't, grabbed a couple wraps so we could eat something easily handheld, and 2 bottles of wine. Make sure to bring your own cups and utensils. There is a tiny bathroom downstairs (I believe they're called "heads"), but I'd suggest you use the bathroom before heading on board- never fun to be drunk and crammed into a coffin sized bathroom with nowhere to wash your hands (they do have sanitizers though). The staff will guide you to the bathroom beforehand so take advantage of that. There's no "tour guide," but feel free to engage with the crew and ask any questions. We're technically from the area, and I'm very familiar with The Wharf, so I didn't need any of that. I was more in it for the scenery and being on water while watching the sun set. We had a fantastic time and would definitely do it again!

They had a Mothers Day trip and I wanted to treat my mom so we came out for it. It was overall a…read morenice experience but the crew was not very engaging. I get they were mainly coordinating the many things that come with sailing, and I wasn't looking for a tour guide or anything, but mom and I only knew what we were near because we happened to overhear it since we sat right next to one of them. Even when we tried to initiate conversation and ask questions, they weren't very talkative. Even though mom and I were talking, it was still a quiet and awkward ride. At the end, he went around and chit chatted a little bit with all the different groups, but not with us, maybe because we already talked to him by asking him questions? We definitely got a weird vibe from it all. The check-in process is smooth and the boat is spacious with a bathroom below deck too and they let you bring your own drinks and snacks, but I'd probably go for another company next time

Reserving the boats and enjoying a carefree time on the water. No issues, only good times!!read more

We were misled by the former membership director of carefreeboat club DMV who made verbal promises…read morethat were never honored in the contract. After signing up, we were overcharged on the initiation fee, and Carefree Boat Club DMV made multiple unauthorized withdrawals including charging a credit card that was not authorized for recurring payments. They also charged us on random dates not stated in the contract. Despite acknowledging these issues and promising refunds and payment pauses, they continued to draft payments on our account. Scary and frustrating! I've called and emailed the membership director, reservations, and member services, but we've been ignored at every level. It's been a scary ride not carefree at all. If you're considering joining, read every detail and be extremely cautious before providing any payment information. This has been a frustrating, stressful, and disappointing!

This is definitely a unique fun way to visit the famous Mount Vernon. It's $50 per person and an…read moreoptional extra $10 for a breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pastries, croissants, OJ/coffee/tea.) I recommend the breakfast option if you have a good appetite and it's a good deal. Mount Vernon has a food court and restaurant in their visitor center, but nothing special. The $50 includes the round trip ferry cruise, admission and mansion tour of Mount Vernon. The cruise leaves at 8:30a and takes 1.5 hours to reach Mount Vernon as it passes through the Potomac River. Throughout the ride, there is some commentary about some sites we pass by. You arrive at Mount Vernon at 10a and have to meet back at the port by 1:15p, leave by 1:30p and return back to DC by 3:00p. I thought it was a good amount of time to tour the mansion and explore Mount Vernon grounds, along with the visitor center that has a George Washington exhibit. Highly recommend the Spirit cruise!

I don't know what some people's beef was with this cruise line. it was an awesome way to visit…read moremount Vernon from dc. Taking a tour bus cost roughly $100, and this was only $45 regular price- I was able to get a promo code online which made it about $40. You have to pick up your paper tickets at the dock before you board around 815. Then you set sail around 830 and arrive at mount Vernon at approx 1000 am It's about a half mile up to the house from the docks, but there's stuff to see along the way. You can also catch a shuttle that runs every so often. You get about 3.5 hours on the grounds to explore. I've heard some people say this isnt enough time - I can kind of see where they are coming from. Mount Vernon is huge! But for me personally, I felt it was enough time to hit the high lights. They served food (I had a breakfast sandwich) and drinks (including alcohol) on the boat for a fee. My coffee and sandwich was under $5 which seemed very fair. The bottom two decks are enclosed and the top is open - view from the open top deck is worth it. you pass lots of sights like national harbor, fort Washington, Alexandria, etc I went more towards the off season so in summer I can see it being packed. In fall it was not so busy that you felt crowded but not so empty that it felt weird. The boat leaves from 600 water st. I highly recommend!

My home away from home, Literally! Great folks and laid back in the middle of the Wharf District.read more

Visiting from New Buffalo, Michigan Yacht Club and greeted like family…read more Lovely interior, classy yet welcoming. Many thanks to the staff and the members.

To be honest, this is not my favorite spot to be kayaking in the DC area, because you can only stay…read morebetween the two bridges, which doesn't give you a lot of real estate to work with. My boyfriend and I ended up circling and doing laps between the bridges. It is cool that we saw a bird that caught a fish and flew right above us. You can even kayak right past Theodore Roosevelt Island.

I posted a recent about having to repeatedly fill in the same information for rentals even though…read moreI am a season pass holder. The company promptly reached out and told me how I could partially resolve this, at least regarding the required waiver.