Washington DC Premier Dinner Cruise

Overview

Come aboard Washington's premier dining ship! This 2.5 hour dinner cruise takes you along the Potomac River for panoramic views of the nation's greatest monuments as you dine on a freshly prepared 3-course dinner.

City: Washington DC

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $106.27

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $106.27

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Curated music selection by onboard DJ

A three-course plated dinner with attentive tableside service

Two and a half to three hour cruise on the Potomac River

The most breathtaking views of the nation's greatest landmarks, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial

Guaranteed table for your party size

Unlimited coffee, hot tea, iced tea, and water

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual such as nice slacks and collared shirts. No jeans, shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, gym shoes or flip flops are worn on the cruise
All interior areas of the ship are non-smoking, guests who smoke may do so on the outdoor observation decks only
Cruise duration is approx 2.5 to 3 hours
Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.

What To Expect

Potomac River

The boat's unique design allows you to travel beneath the historic bridges spanning the Potomac River, while the glass-atrium dining rooms offer spectacular views.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (238)

Matt_K

Mar 2022

The food took a Very long long time to get to us. Music was way too loud and it was very cold on the boat inside while waiting for our dinner. A total waste of money.

Eric_C

Mar 2022

The view was beautiful, the space was adequate for our group of 22. The meal was suppose to have 3 options, but when they came to our table they were out of chicken. Vegetable option and salmon were all that was left. The salmon is what we ordered and it was over cooked. We were served water only, but the menus were suppose to include iced tea. The staff were obviously blind-sided and frustrated at things out of their control. There was an x-rated couple seated next to our minor children, making the evening uncomfortable. The cruise was suppose to last for three hours, but due to teenagers on the cruise it only lasted two hours, so we had to scramble with nothing to do while waiting for transportation that was not available, the heads up of a shortened cruise wouldn’t have left us stranded in the cold.

Angela_S

Mar 2022

I recently coordinated and attended a family gathering on D.C. Premier Dinner Cruise to celebrate college graduation. The cruise line was able to accommodate a large group – which was nice because my party of 22 cruisers, took up two full-size tables. Most of the guests were from out of state, and this was a great opportunity to enjoy a nice meal while seeing some of the beautiful D.C. monuments without having to navigate through the hustle and bustle of the inner-city streets. The boat was wonderful, offering a glass ceiling to maximize the viewing experience. The seating arrangements were organized, worked out nicely, and offered great views without having to move around the ship. The dinner cruise boasted a plated dinner meal, offering only three options: a vegetarian meal or salmon or chicken dinner plates. Unfortunately, we were told at the time of the initial order that only the fish and the vegetarian options were available. There was one person who was allergic to fish, and therefore the vegetarian meal was the only option. This was aggravating because the price of the dinner was a large portion of the ticket price. The DC Premier Dinner Cruise was lacking in both the “premier” and the “dinner” for this event. It became known that the other side of the boat had an unlimited buffet of chicken, fish, and vegetables, set aside for a large group of teenage cruisers. Further, four guests from my party did not receive their vegetarian or salmon-only meals until they asked the server several times over. When the meals finally did arrive, everyone else was done eating. During the dessert course, the waitress was kind enough to bring and serve deserts to some of our party, but more than half had to seek it out. On an upside, the music and DJ were fun, upbeat, and lively, with a good mix of music to keep people dancing. Many guests, including my party, gathered on the dance floor to cut loose. Just as the dance floor was in full effect, the cruise quickly returned to the dock. This was another point of contention, as the cruise ended an hour earlier than expected. According to the staff, it was because half of the boat was associated with the group of teenage cruisers who needed to get home at a decent hour. Despite a nice atmosphere and unique experience to see Washinton D.C while aboard a cruise, I cannot provide a decent review. The cruise line was incapable of providing the plated dinner that was marketed, and the waitstaff came off as frustrated at the lack of available food coordination, which was displayed through their service. One could hardly call this a dinner cruise, due to lack of dinner choices and extreme delays in receiving dinner. The cruise line should have attempted to smooth things over with friendlier customer relations and notify guests of their ill-preparedness and intentions to return early so that customers could make their own choice of dinner cruises in the local area. The Shanks group paid $2,338.38. We all paid full price for half the menu, and full price for half the duration of the planned cruise, and the full price for half of the staff to be friendly. Therefore, I am requesting half the tickets price to be refunded, as we received only half the services promised.