Summertime Harbor Cruise

What is better than summertime on the water? You think rooftop bars good as it gets? Think again. It’s time you experience rooftop cocktails on a boat while sailing along the waters of beautiful Washington, DC. Friendly crew, full bar, fun times. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation as your weekly worries stay behind on land. Enjoy drinks and tunes as you sail away, we are just a 5-minute walk from the incredible dining at the Wharf! Take in the view as you glide past the famous historic landmarks of our nation's capital. This cruise is family friendly!

Departs from and returns to the Washington Marina on the Southwest Waterfront, a short walk from The Wharf and the Tidal Basin! Keep your camera handy for panoramic scenes that encompass the horizon.

Sailing duration approximately 60 minutes.

TO USE A DISCOUNT CODE:

Click SELECT A DATE (upper right hand corner). Click the green 'TICKETS' button. Click the blue "Enter Promotional Code" Link. Enter your code and continue to CHECKOUT.

Only one code per order. For additional passengers/codes, please make separate, individual reservations.

We are excited to welcome you aboard! Here are a few things you need to know:

 WE ARE LOCATED ON MAINE AVENUE SW BETWEEN THE TIDAL BASIN AND THE WHARF, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL

What is the refund policy? What if I miss my cruise or want to reschedule? What if it Rains?

This ticket is non-refundable. Cruises cannot be rescheduled. If you miss your cruise or would like to sail at a different time, you may attend a cruise as a standby/walkup customer and present your unused ticket on any cruise of equal or lesser value published on our website. We hold about 30 seats on each cruise for this purpose (first come, first served). We sail rain or shine and cannot hold the boat for late arrivals.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Allow extra time for unpredictable heavy traffic in Washington, DC.

If you are walking: Make life easier and put this address into your GPS: 1300 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Walking Directions From the brick Washington Marina Building (2 min):

Keeping the water to your left, walk down Maine Avenue SW for about .1 mile (toward the Washington Monument in the distance). We are located in the marina adjacent to next parking lot on the left, you will see our banner in the gated parking lot entrance.

WE DO NOT OWN/OPERATE A PARKING LOT, SO IF YOU ARE DRIVING PLEASE ARRIVE VERY EARLY TO TRY AND SCOUT OUT PARKING IN THE AREA

Metro: Blue, Silver, Orange, Green, Yellow -- L'Enfant Plaza (10-15 minute walk)

From L'Enfant Plaza, Walk West on D Street toward 7th Street SW. Continue straight onto Maryland Ave. Walk around the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and take the footbridge across Maine Avenue. We are located directly across the street from the rear entrance of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

What is/isn't permitted?:

PERMITTED: Strollers, children years 2 and under sail for free! Service animals are permitted.

NOT PERMITTED: Smoking, outside food/beverages, bikes, skateboards, pets.

What should we expect?

A relaxing 60-minute cruise featuring a full bar/concessions area with drinks and snacks for purchase.

Please email info@nationalferry.com with additional questions

Sample Schedule (based on 1:00 Cruise)

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise time for check-in and boarding.

Boarding: 12:50 | Depart: 1:00 | Return to Dock: 2:00 | Vessel Cleared: 2:05

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes, as long as you can show a confirmation/voucher

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email info@nationalferry.com

What if it rains?

 We sail rain or shine!