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!

I've done City Cruises a few times now and can honestly say it's always such a beautiful…read moreexperience. D'mani has also assisted me with several bookings and events and has been a great point of contact every time. The cruise itself is calm, organized, and the service is always good. It's definitely an experience that DC needed and benefits from, whether you're looking for something different to do with friends, celebrating an occasion, or just want to enjoy the city from a different view. And honestly, nothing beats watching the sunset on the water or enjoying brunch while cruising through DC. Definitely an experience worth trying!

Just finished a 2 hour lunch buffet along the Potomac. Fantastic. My husband and I are in town…read morevisiting my sister and her husband. Couldn't ask for a better time. Delicious food. A wonderful DJ ( Rich) Great music with everyone on the dance floor. More like a party celebration than an ordinary tour. Highly recommend.

The National Ferry Corporation runs a cherry blossom boat ride out of the Washington Marina this…read moreseason. The parking - not free, and no entry unless you have a key card (though why post public rates?). If you try to get here via GPS, note that the entry point is at the north end of the marina - GPS will lead to you to the middle (which is a good long block walk South). Dock hands are short with people, though not employed by the Marina, I think, but the NFC? Street parking is difficult but easier to deal with than the marina parking lot (for members only). Or walk from a farther off lot.

I chose this cruise because it was being offered on groupon, it was a okay cruise for the…read morediscounted price. I took my girlfriend on it and she liked it. BE ADVISED the parking situation is TERRIBLE, they don't tell you this but the $15 parking they advertise is FALSE, they do not let ANYONE park on "their" parking lot. *As an alternative I recommend looping around and parking on the meter's directly across the street*, do not bother parking near the marina, it's dirty and unsafe. I was really unhappy with the parking situation because if you don't find parking near by you'll end up paying minimum $10 just for parking. There are two cruises Cherry Blossom Cruise and Sunset Cruise, we chose that one because it's longer with 90 minutes on the water and 30 minutes return time. It was better than expected in terms going close to the air port (it was cool seeing planes take off and land) and some other historical monuments. Although we didn't see anything very significant such as the Lincoln or Jefferson Memorial. Snacks, drinks, and alcohol were available on board. You will not find any main course meals but light amenities are available. Overall it was an okay cruise, but with the weird parking situation something is definitely up with this company.

I like riding the metro. As someone who grew up near DC and moved to NoVA the Metro has been a…read moreconvenience for me in terms of getting around DC so I don't have to deal with hectic drivers or traffic. I've been riding this public transit nt entire life. However the last five weeks have been such a headache from WMATA's customer service that it's really made me consider if I need to just suck it up and drive into DC or take the bus. I used the SmartTrip app to reload my MetroCard and for over a MONTH the funds have been "pending". I called WMATA customer service, I emailed them multiple times, and even reached out to their official Reddit account. And I've been ignored, invalidated, gaslit a couple times, and some instances I've been disrespected by staff that clearly didn't want to be at work. I've always come with a level head but firm tone given how many times I've contacted WMATA and they have not resolved my issue. I'm irate and feel very disrespected and expected more from WMATA. As of 04/17 this issue still hasn't been resolved.

I'm not one to "love" public trains by any means; however, the Metro was super easy to use to get…read moreto and from Reagan Airport and sightseeing in downtown DC. They do have stations peppered throughout and you can usually get to places pretty quick once you've got the map down. The people were much nicer than those I've experienced in NYC and it was a bit more like Chicago. Trains themselves clean and the stations weren't too bad either. Some a little dimly lit as you may be below-ground but still feels safe. Can't recommend enough - save gas, fees and frustration. Take the metro!

Great experience with lots of views and stops to hop off and look around and visit. The tour was…read moreabout 2 hours for 40$. It's a bit confusing at the dock so make sure you get on the right boat unlike us who mistakenly got on the wrong boat and missed our tours of historic places . The ride was still beautiful. We stopped at three different locations before returning back to base. Drinks are optional for purchase down in main floor of boat along with restrooms and indoor seating.

I really enjoyed the City Cruise water taxi. The trip was very smooth-- on time, and easy to find…read more The views of the river were really relaxing, and I felt comfortable the whole time! You can sit either indoor or outdoor on the Boat. If you are indoor, remember to wear a mask. There is also a bathroom on the boat, as well as a snack counter. This is a fun experience for out-of-towners, but also something that took me quite a while to try as a local! Definitely a great experience to take a day trip to Mt. Vernon this way, which is what I did. Pros: Easy to find: The boat is bright yellow and says "water taxi" in black letters on it. It is impossible to miss it, I would think! Very helpful for the directionally challenged! I boarded at the Wharf, but I know that there are numerous stops. Quick Onboarding: Getting on-board was a very quick process. It is advised by the company that you arrive 15 minutes early, and I can see why, because the water taxi quickly boarded folks and took off punctually. I was able to book the trip online, and received a QR code, which I showed to a man with a scanner who was boarding people on the boat. Sooth trip: Overall, the trip was very calm and smooth. We made good speed, but nothing super fast, as there were many paddle boarders and kayakers on the water. I am sure that the bumpiness or smoothness of the ride is largely out of anyone's control, and more dependent on the weather, but my ride sure was relaxing! Fun facts, but not too many!: As you make your way on the water, the speaker shares a few fun facts about buildings that you pass, and some history on the land you see. I thought that the amount of information provided was good-- enough for me to learn something new, but not annoying or nonstop. Space: The water taxi that I boarded, which left around 8:30, was crowded but not overwhelmingly so. I actually found a spot near the bottom entrance of the boat, which was a pretty unique place to sit, and extremely comfy! No one else was really too close to me aside from the friend I traveled with, so I felt I had good space! Transport to fun places!: I took the water taxi from the DC Wharf, to Mt. Vernon-- the trip was about 80 minutes each way, and made stops all along the way. I could have also gotten off in Old Town, Alexandria, for example! This is a unique way of visiting these spots for a reasonable price. For what it's worth, Mt. Vernon was awesome too! Cons: - The confirmation emails that I received after booking online were a bit confusing, just in how they were organized and worded. As I read the email, it seemed that it was listing my initial departure time incorrectly. Eventually I figured out what the email intended to say, and was able to access my QR code, but I did have a little initial confusion there.

My group had an amazing time with Hipstoricdc. Carlos was a great tour guide. Thanks for a fun…read morefilled adventure Carlos!!!!

During my recent trip to Washington DC and Virginia for a sister's weekend, we spent the day with…read moreCarlos from Hipstoricdc. From start to finish everything about our day was perfection. From the moment Carlos picked us up in his amazing vehicle, until he dropped us off later on in the day, we made the most fabulous memories together! His attention to detail was amazing. He opened and closed our doors. He escorted us into each winery. He communicated with the winery staff to make certain we were situated. He took pictures of the day, which he shared with us later. He provided a lovely charcuterie snack for us. He was a wealth of knowledge about wines and wine making and the history of the area and the beautiful vistas. As you can see, I could go on and on!! I have already recommended Carlos and Hipstoricdc to others!! Thank you Carlos for such an amazing experience!

Y'all better come get you one of these . . . it's a voyage to opulence!!!…read more When I tell you S&S Charters knows how to put on a show!!!! Captain Shane and the crew ushered us onto this beautiful vessel, gave us a tour of the multiple seating options (including two outdoor-front of the catamaran-seating areas, and an indoor oasis with kitchen and restrooms- fit for about 12-13 people), curated a scenic tour of the Harbor and open waters, AND kept the music going!! And...plus...also...if you decided not to bring your own food (which you can do) there is an option to have a private chef on board (which we did )! AND I CAN'T skip the Birthday Package they had set up!! The baloons, the lights, the cake, the libations!!!! Now I think we have universally banned the use of the word "moist" unless it's related to a cake...but I'm going to use it because it's related to the cake! Delicious! I sliced it up before we ended our trip and everyone was more than satisfied. When you go on your outing tell Captain Shane I said, "Hi" ‍!!!

If you want to catch a vibe while witnessing the breathtaking views of Baltimore then you…read moreabsolutely should book this veteran-owned boat company. They have great pricing, exceptional service, and plenty of space. This is perfect for a bachelorette party, a romantic date, or hanging with your friends as this company provides extras such as party packages, a photographer and a private chef. Book this charter NOW so you can turn up on the water this summer.

It has been well over 30 years since I've been on the Spirit of Washington. I was told they're…read moreunder new management. I could tell (in a good way) from the new menu and the way the cruise went. We did the lunch cruise on a Sunday. I was with a party of 10, celebrating my mom's 60th birthday. Our server, Dwayne was really good. He was attentive, patient and very engaging. The food was pretty good. The DJ played a variety of music for us to dance to. It was a pleasant experience for all, even the 5 year old and 2 teens enjoyed themselves. Would definitely return for dinner and brunch.

BLUF: decent food and nice sunset view from the top deck, but service and ambience was lacking…read more Went with a pretty big group for a special dinner cruise this was one that was where you meet and greet with celebrities from TV. So you pay extra for that. I've been on about six cruises with this line, and the one completed I have this time for the same one I have every time. The service is at best mediocre. For example: - two of us ordered sodas, and after everyone else got their drinks we started half hours. We were told that happened the carbonation wasn't working on our deck so that during had to come up from the deck above ours. I waited another 10 minutes and the wages came by and said how about I give you something that doesn't have carbonation in it? It's pretty sad that you have a cruise and you can't serve a soda - if you get up and leave your drink for even half a second they swoop in to clean up the glasses. The drinks aren't cheap and if you just bought one and put it down to go talk to somebody to come back and it's gone it's quite annoying. - nobody on the staff and seem to know anything about the special thing that was going on. It didn't know when it would start where we should go or anything about it. If you're running a special event the people pay a premium for your staff should at least know the who what when where and how - when the special session with the TV guest stars started the sound system wasn't working very well at all and even though they have microphones you can hear anything they had to say because the speakers above us weren't on - they left the bar open during the question and answer session with the TV cast and so we have a Non-Stop din of people in the back of the room that made it even harder to hear - they did not do a very good job of keeping the food on the buffet stocked. The salad, which was the first thing you get to in the line, was empty when I got to it and still had not been filled by the time I reached the end of the line Not quite service, but something related is how incredibly loud it is when you are eating. You have hundreds of people in that enclosed space eating your plates clicking you have service staff walking around. So that's loud enough. But then you have a DJI who's supposed to be playing music and insists on talking all the time and no one I mean no one could understand what the heck he was saying because it was so loud and their PA system is so terrible. We all sat there saying we wish he would just shut up and play music Ask for the food everyone said it was good. Not great, but tasty and good. There were no complaints about the food at all. So if you go on one of these cruises and really want to enjoy yourself get your own drinks at the bar and not from a waiter or waitress, then eat your food and go up to the top deck as soon as you can and enjoy the breeze and the view.

This was worth every penny! Finding the starting location was easy and only a block from a metro…read morestop. A staff member made sure bikes were the correct height and we were introduced to our tour guide. He was very helpful in navigating the city, making sure our group of 4 stayed together and was very knowledgeable. He was happy to let us walk around sites on our own and took pictures for us. If a memorial or location was blocked and we could see it, he adding something else in to make it worth our time and money. Excellent tour and a really fast way to get around and see everything in 3 hours!

We were recently visiting DC with our two teenagers. We had a limited amount of time in the city…read moreand a long list of museums and sites to see so we decided to book an evening 3 hour bike tour to maximize site seeing. We booked through Get Your Guide and they contracted with Unlimited Biking for the tour. Our guide, Tim, was friendly and very knowledgeable and our two teens thought the experience was the highlight of our time in DC! We visited a variety or noteworthy landmarks and the biking was a great low key activity! I highly recommend it!

DCAcar is fantastic. Making the arrangements is super-simple, and the people that help with…read morescheduling are friendly, clear, and very responsive. The drivers are exceptionally professional and helpful, and the cars are comfortable and luxurious. Best of all is the personalization -- they monitor your flight, they contact you when you're on the ground, and they figure out the best place to meet you at the airport. The whole thing is simple and seamless -- exactly what you want when you travel.

As always, DCAcar is our go-to transportation partner due to their exceptional customer service and…read morereliability. We experienced issues with our corporate credit card during several recent bookings, and the DCAcar team was incredibly gracious in honoring the rides to ensure our executives arrived where they needed to be without disruption. As of this morning, the credit card issue has been resolved, and we're especially grateful to partner with such an outstanding family-owned transportation company that consistently provides top-notch service and truly cares for its customers.