Washington DC Signature Scenic Lunch Cruise

Overview

With the sunshine reflecting off the Potomac River, there’s no better place to enjoy an afternoon in Washington, D.C. than aboard a City Cruises lunch cruise. Treat yourself to an onboard historical tour of some of the most iconic landmarks in the country like Old Town Alexandria, the National Harbor, and the Washington Monument, as you sample creative dishes from our lunch buffet menu.

2-hour cruise on the Potomac River
Delicious lunch buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts
The best views of the Washington Monument and other iconic Washington, D.C. sights
Onboard entertainment with DJ music
Unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea

City: Washington DC

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $63.84

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Mon 21 Jul

Starting at $63.84

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Buffet menu

2-hour lunch (or brunch) cruise

Tax and fees

Service charges

Coffee and tea

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please Note: Although we offer children 3 years old and under free admission, please enter how many children are attending in the field provided, so that we can accommodate them on the cruise.
The ships feature cabaret-style seating. The majority of the tables accommodate 4 to 8 people and guests are sometimes seated with other parties. Please understand that we cannot guarantee specific seating on the deck
Seating is only guaranteed together for the number of tickets confirmed on this voucher. Reservations may not be combined.
A valid photo ID for all participating guests is required at check-in
Dress code: we encourage casual attire that is informal and comfortable (khakis, nice jeans, dresses, casual button-up shirts/blouses)

What To Expect

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Step aboard the sleek cruise ship and get ready to be pampered and entertained on a 2-hour cruise along Washington DC’s Potomac River. Take in spectacular views of the city's downtown and enjoy a grand buffet with drinks served by the attentive wait staff. It's a great way enjoy all the highlights of Washington DC as you dine and dance the afternoon away!

Washington Monument

Some highlights you will see along the way include the 555-foot (169-meter) Washington Monument, the world’s tallest free-standing stone sculpture. Pass by the Reagan National Airport, one of the busiest airports in the US with an average of one flight every 30 seconds during peak periods!

Potomac River

You'll also cruise by Alexandria, Virginia. Alexandria was first established in the 1600s by tobacco merchants from Scotland and England. Additionally, you’ll see the Torpedo Factory, pass by Admiral's Row, cruise under the famous Woodrow Wilson Bridge, view the US Naval Research Lab and more!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (370)

Kathydaffy70

Aug 2023

We took the scenic lunch tour as a couple in August and although I this boat trip was definitely not a "tour" it was a lot of fun. There was no narration describing the sights but you did get to see a lot of DC from the water. The boat had two outdoor decks where you could enjoy the views, the DJ did his best to try to encourage people to have a good time (I do agree with another reviewer that the music leaned to heavily towards rap, though, and the dance area was crowded), and while the drinks were expensive they weren't ridiculously so. The lunch buffet felt a bit rushed due to the number of people but each dish was labelled and the food wasn't bad - it was buffet food and not meant to be fine dining. Think pasta, chicken, salmon, salad, mixed vegetables and a large selection of desserts. The best part of the trip by far was our server, who was a delightful young woman named Destiny (for the record all of the wait staff were very pleasant). She was super friendly, helpful, and just a joy to be around. We would return in a heartbeat to see her! I'd recommend this cruise as long as your expectations aren't sky-high; that is, don't think you're getting a five star dinner and a narrated guide to the city. It's a basic boat ride with dancing and a buffet but it was still a really good time. We'd definitely book another trip!

Janice_S

Jul 2023

The celebratory vibes were good but organizationally it wasn’t 100% all the way there. Also as far as the views we didn’t see anything worth seeing (a golf course, the airport & some homes)

Douglas_P

Jul 2023

It was terrible. We clicked on the link in your app and the app sent us to the wrong address so we did not get to the departure point before the ship left. I called Viator for help. They said call the local tour operator. I called them. They said call you. I drove 5 hours to experience your cruise for my fiance's birthday and we were very disappointed. Your company's error means that I paid more than $200 and can not get a refund.