Float DC is a fantastic and fun experience. After you sign up online, you and your group meet at…read morethe dock and he gives you the code for entry in case you have to go back and forth. The driver cannot drink so determine before you go who is doing what and then the DD of the boat will go through a 15 min overview of the boat, steering, storages etc. Everyone must sign waivers online beforehand and the driver is required to take a test on boating safety and protocols. The boats have Bluetooth capabilities so bring your phone and connectors. Life jackets are required and depending on your time slot you'll have a good amount of time to go out and come back. Steering can be a little slow so as the driver you have to be aware of your surrounds and abide by boat etiquette. If you've never steered a motor or sail boat before you may want to take a lesson or hire a captain. Handling the boat in rough water would be difficult without sone experience. All in all we had a really great time and I'd rent again but do a longer session so we can go further down the canal. Definitely recommend for all my water enthusiasts.

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.

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 enjoyed my time out on the water. We were able to go around Georgetown waterfront as well as by…read morethe Kennedy center. I thought we were approaching a secluded island but turned out it was just Theodore Roosevelt island.

Did the paddle boats at the Tidal Basin and it was such a fun little moment…read more Super chill, easy to do, and the views are beautiful--especially with the cherry blossoms out. It's one of those simple activities that just makes the day feel special. Perfect if you're out walking around DC and want to switch it up for a bit. I'd definitely do it again.

Such a great experience. Did this on a Friday early afternoon and it was slow. I believe we were…read morethe first one to go out that day. With that being said it was a fast process from signing waivers and getting on the boat. Staff was friendly and had positive attitudes. Looking forward to doing this again!

Fletcher's Cove is just a few miles from downtown, yet it feels miles further away with its…read morepeaceful water and forested banks. Even with my paddleboard exploding when inflating, it was a wonderful trip. The park entrance is fee-free, and there is plenty of parking just a few feet away from kayak launches, a small dock with rental kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards. Cramming myself and my friend into our single remaining inflatable kayak worked out great. The Potomac has a lazy flow at the fastest, and there is a large area with little movement that makes lazy drifting easy and perfect for kids and those looking for more relaxation than paddling. Absolutely great spot to go after work or with the family on weekends!

I have run many races, from 5k parkruns to half marathons, that start at Fletcher's Boathouse or go…read morepast. The Canal Tow Path is terrific: flat, smooth, straight, soft, and scenic. I am writing for three reasons. I have revised this review, because my description of the parking was only partly accurate. That is due to my stupidity, looking primarily in the summer -- I was able to perceive more clearly when the leaves were off the trees, in the winter. I just came back from the venue moments ago. So I can be much more clear. First, there are two parking lots. There is a tiny one right there. I would not count on it. The one time, I flew on a redeye flight just as the pandemic was ending, to run a half marathon. I am not in the shape needed to do that anymore. I arrived maybe 6am. That meant I could find a space and take a quick nap. But fifty feet down the dirt road is a tunnel. It is so cramped you might not believe your car will fit. But that is what it is for. A sedan will do fine; an oversize SUV, maybe not. It's also two way with room for only one car width. This passage leads across the canal. There is a much bigger parking lot. I have had good luck. I would bet it fills up on busy days later in the morning, but in the 7am range it's half empty. Usually, I Uber to this destination or I park in the neighborhood, and walk the remaining half mile. Second, the turn into the parking lot is tight. I cannot describe it. It'd be easier to draw a diagram. It's more than two roads meeting; the angles also are oblique. People don't understand how the intersection works. That is aggravating. I try not to be judgmental. Probably there will be an accident sometime, and that will lead to reform. My wife refuses to drive down here. The narrowness of the sidewalk renders it dangerous for pedestrians. Please, be careful. Third, they have restrooms. They are kept clean. This is a huge boon. I am always on the lookout for public restrooms of high quality. I share for the benefit of all.

It's an extremely busy facility with everything from very young camp kids to high school,…read morecollegiate, club rowers, kayakers and tourists. Desk staff can be inattentive and rental sculling boats are poorly maintained. I'd avoid weekend mornings when the dock is chaos.

This is the boat center with boundaries that allow you to take beautiful pictures of Georgetown,…read morethe Kennedy Center, and the Lincoln and Washington memorials. I rented a stand up Paddleboard for an hour and had a blast! It was $24.50 after taxes for that hour. The Paddleboards are older but serve the purpose. The guys running the dock were nice but didn't really provide any tips for a rookie. There was a lot of traffic and , naturally, waves. I didn't feel comfortable enough to stand up (yup I'll own it) but I paddled from the boat house to memorial bridge and back. I'd recommend considering other modes of transport here (like kayak) if you're a less experienced paddle boarder like me, unless you want to fall into the Potomac.

I recently went on the Holiday Dinner Cruise with City Cruises in DC, and it was such a unique and…read morememorable seasonal experience. If you're looking for something festive that shows off DC in a completely different way, this is worth considering. Food and Drinks They offer a holiday dinner menu that may shift depending on whether you go around Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's. Here's what I tried: Blue Crab and Potato Chowder Very good, rich, and comforting on a cold night. Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Also very good. The mambo sauce, a true DC tradition, absolutely slapped. Orange Olive Oil Cake I am usually not an orange dessert person, but I love olive oil cake, and they did a great job with this. Light and flavorful without being overpoweringly citrusy. Before we set sail, I had the chance to try shrimp wontons and mini beef Wellington bites. I was with a special group, so I don't know if these are typically offered and I wouldn't count on it being a standard part of the experience. The bar selection on board was also very good and had plenty of options. To set expectations, this is not meant to be a fine-dining, award-winning chef situation, though the food is solid and enjoyable. You are not going on this cruise primarily for the food. Atmosphere and Experience The real highlight is the atmosphere. The views of DC at night from the water are stunning, with monuments and bridges lit up around you. It feels festive, peaceful, and special, especially during the holiday season. This is a great option if you have family visiting or you just want to do something unique for the holidays. It's a fun change of pace from the usual seasonal activities and a memorable way to enjoy the city. Overall Good food, great drinks, and truly incredible nighttime views of DC. I highly recommend this experience if you're looking for something different to do during the holidays.

We went valentines day 2026. ill cut tot the chase... the cruise was from 7-930 pm. We got seated…read morequickly however we didn't get served until close to eight. Some people were just getting their meal at 8:45. There were two DJs one to the left of the boat and one to the right. Unfortunately, we ended up on the the right with the DJ that played music so old and slow I could almost smell the mold off of the album covers The sad part about this was there was a mixed age group on the right side. The couple next to me were clearly in their early 20s I am mid 50s even still, none of us could identify with these old slow songs the DJ was playing. The dessert came literally when we were pulled back into port. The complimentary roses they advertised were extremely wilted. My total package cost was over $530 dollars and I felt as though what they delivered did not live up to what they advertised. Thank Goodness for the lovely lady sitting across from me who detracted from what surely would have been a disappointing evening.

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!

This was such a fun experience! Two hours boating up and down the Potomac river with fun music and…read moreviews. It's open bar and they have a variety of cocktails and canned beverages including high noons. Plenty of seating upstairs with a dj downstairs/inside. We booked the 545-745 cruise which was perfect timing With the sunset!

Aggressive toward guests. Treat you as if you're a burden rather than a guest. Would not recommend.read more

Awesome festivities, creative lights on boats, and community engagement at its best! Amazing…read moremusics venues, Pendry Hotel tables nicely designed outdoors with a fire pit, and a Santa photo op. Various treats and freebies offered, great concert - live music. Talk about clubbing on the pier! This evening of Jack Daniels partnership on a pier at the wharf was a full on Techno, old school, pop dance party! They did not spare much...DJ sounds, free tastings of Jack Daniels apple whisky and Jack Daniels rum and coke lasted from 6-9pm. The Boat parade was demonstrated how great a community we have on the the wharf. Followed by fireworks, this 30 year celebration of the holiday boat parade could not have been a better welcoming of the holidays! Kudos to the wharf for putting on an amazing event!

My husband and I love boats and sailing (and one of the things that drew us to each other). So it…read morewas pretty humorous that we had consistently missed the Parade of Lights for the entirety of our relationship...but quite honestly, isn't that the way it seems to always go? Well, this year, we put it on our calendars well in advance, and made a point to head down for the Parade of Lights. So, first of all - if you haven't heard of it before, the Parade of Lights is on the Potomac...as in, it's a parade of *boats*. The parade starts off in Old Town Alexandria (down by the Torpedo Factory), and ends up on the DC Wharf on Water Street, where all the boats dock, and there is a big awesome after party. We opted to watch from Alexandria, as we weren't really in the mood to deal with drunken revelers (I know, so unusual for me!), and I think we were ultimately glad we did. Although the docks were crowded (seriously, get there early and stake a spot!), the view was perfect. The boats were all decked out in lights, each boat with a different theme (although there should be a drinking game...whenever a boat's theme is "Christmas", you do a shot. You'll be drunk 15 minutes into this thing). So the good: The event started right on time. The kick off was supposed to be at 5:30, and the first boat pulled into view at 5:35. Awesome. Some of the boats are decked out incredibly creatively It's not your usual parade There was a professional radio DJ (I didn't catch which one...Tommy something?) that provided the commentary and filled up the time when the boats lagged behind The not so good: The DJ that was providing the commentary ran out of material about 1/3 of the way through and he started to read off tweets...which I pretty much loathe (even though I'm a huge fan of twitter) Some of the boats really lagged, so there were periods where you would just stand there in the cold waiting for another boat to pull into view It is COLD. It's the beginning of December, on the water, at night. OMG. SO. COLD. All that being said, it's a quirky, off the wall little event, and I love the creativity that the captains put into their boats. Definitely fun and weird.

This place is actually an amazing little hideaway. It's such a chill spot that serves amazing food…read moreand drinks. It was so nice to be able to sit under the shade, near the waters and just relax. There was also no loud or overbearing music, and it was just calm. I grabbed a beer and popped down at a table. The staff was on top of it and were pleasant. There were tons of games and activities, making it both child and adult friendly. I will definitely be back for the tetherball and a lobster roll!

As others have mentioned, this a gem in the Arlington area. It has a Jimmy Buffet chill vibe. The…read morelittle restaurant is a great place to stop by for an outdoor (by the water) snack or meal. I love these tucked away places. There is lots of parking here, ample restrooms (not sure if they're year round) and shaded areas with picnic tables as well.