1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Washington, DC

Boating in the Washington, DC Area

Find information on boating in the Washington, DC area, including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, powerboating and scenic cruises along the Potomac River and in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Kayaking in Washington, DC

Kayaking is a popular activity in the Washington, DC area. Local sports outfitters and paddling organizations lead day trips and overnight excursions to a variety of kayaking destinations in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Find information about kayaking on the C & O Canal and the Potomac River

Washington DC Cruises along the Potomac River

Washington DC Cruises along the Potomac River. View the monuments from an hour-long or a lunch/dinner cruise.

Seadog Speedboat Cruises

Seadog Cruises offer speedboat cruises, high speed sightseeing tours on the Potomac River departing from a new dock at National Harbor, Maryland near Washington, DC. See landmarks such as Old Town Alexandria, the Wilson Bridge, Jones Point Lighthouse, Ft. Washington and Mt. Vernon.

Washington, DC Marinas

Washington, DC has several marinas that offer boat slips, cruises, charters, boating lessons and more. See an interactive map of the marines in the DC area.

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats

Tidal Basin Paddle Boats, boating with views of the Jefferson Memorial and the Japanese cherry trees on the Tidal Basin near the National Mall in Washington, DC

Capitol River Cruises

Capitol River Cruises offers a 45-minute historical narrative sightseeing tour of Washington, DC aboard a small river boat.

Fletcher’s Boat House

Fletcher’s Boat House is a bike and boat rental facility located on the Potomac River and the C & O Canal National Historical Park, near downtown Washington, DC.

Mule-Drawn Canal Boat Rides Along the C & O Canal in Washington, DC

Take a Mule-Drawn Canal Boat Ride and learn about the history of the C & O Canal in Washington, DC

National Maritime Heritage Foundation

A maritime organization on the DC southwest waterfront that offers sailing lessons, schooner cruises, and kids sailing programs.

Annapolis Cruises - Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay

Sightseeing cruises from Annapolis, Sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, one or two hour cruises, half or full day cruises, multi-day excursions, private charters from Annapolis, Maryland

Washington Sailing Marina

Marina in Alexandria, Virginia just across the Potomac from Washington, DC. Rent a sailboat or a bike or take sailing lessons.

Belle Haven Marina and Mariner Sailing School

Sailing school in Alexandria, Virginia. Rent a sailboat, canoe or kayak.

Thompson Boat Center

Boating center in Georgetown. Rent a canoe or kayak or take rowing lessons on the Potomac River.

Fort Washington Potomac River Tours

The charter company offers specialty cruises and events aboard the Pelican, a 64 foot luxury yacht. Based in Fort Washington Marina in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Atlantic Kayak Company

Learn to kayak along the shores of Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Jack's Boathouse

Rent a rowboat, canoe or kayak in Georgetown

Springriver

Rent a canoe or kayak and take it with you for the weekend or longer. Store locations in Rockville and Annapolis, Maryland.

Annapolis Sailing School

Learn how to sail on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. Sailing lessons and powerboat lessons for adults and special programs for kids.

Chesapeake Sailing School

Sailing classes in Annapolis, Maryland

Fair Wind Sailing School

This sailing school is based at Green Point Marina in Worton, Maryland and offers lessons on the Chesapeake Bay.

Cherry Blossom Cruises in Washington, DC

Visitors enjoy spectacular views of the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC from a boat cruise during the Cherry Blossom season, find cherry blossom cruises in Washington, DC

Explore Washington, DC

About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

On the National Mall in Washington, DC

Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >

  1. Home
  2. Cities & Towns
  3. Washington, DC
  4. Sports & Recreation
  5. Boating

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.