Washington DC Cruises along the Potomac River

For a different view of Washington DC, take a cruise along the Potomac River. See landmarks such as the Kennedy Center, Watergate, the Washington Monument, the U. S. Capitol, the Jefferson Memorial and more. Washington, DC sightseeing cruises are a nice way to relax and capture great photographs of the nation’s capital.

Riverboat Cruises

These short sightseeing cruises depart from the dock at Washington Harbour, at 31st and K Streets in Georgetown. Cruise along the Potomac River and see some of the regions most notable landmarks. Some excursions go to Old Town Alexandria. Cruises run several times a day, weather permitting.

• Capitol River Cruises

• Potomac Riverboat Company

• DC Cruises

Lunch/Dinner Cruises

Enjoy a gourmet meal and live entertainment aboard a two-or three-hour luxury cruise vessel, while taking in the beautiful views of Washington DC’s monuments. Cruises depart from the Gangplank Marina at 6th and Water Streets or from National Harbor in Oxen Hill, Maryland. See a Map of DC's Marinas. Reservations are recommended.

• Odyssey Cruises

• Spirit Cruises

• DC Cruises - Crab Feasts

• Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships

Speedboat Cruises

These highspeed sightseeing tours depart from National Harbor, a new development along the Potomac River in Oxen Hill, Maryland. Tours include fun facts about Old Town Alexandria, the Wilson Bridge, Jones Point Lighthouse, Ft. Washington and Mt. Vernon.

• Seadog Cruises

Private Charters

Fit your own schedule with a private charter cruise along the Potomac River.

• Potomac Belle- Departs out of Alexandria's Belle Haven Marina

• Capital Yacht Charters- Departs out of Washington Marina, 1300 Maine Ave. SW.

• American Spirit - The National Maritime Heritage Foundation offers sailboat charters along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.

See Photos of Washington, DC from the Potomac River