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

Fri 05 Sep

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Starting at $63.84

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Fri 05 Sep

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)

Dream20216944041

Jun 2023

We took the lunch cruise during the week. Parking nearby. Easy to find the Pier. Booked a table for two near the window. You do not have to pay the extra money for this. It was a rainy day so we stayed inside. Staff very attentive. On the menu if you purchase a specialty cocktail you keep the glass. Well the server took the glass and never brought another one. Also, did not appear to be a souvenir glass. Specialty drinks were $22.00. The food was mediocre. No labels to tell you what the food is. If you have food allergies I would think that would be a problem. Dressing was not on or with one of the salads so we had to ask them to bring it out. There was bread but no butter. When asked they brought out frozen butter packets and just laid them out on the table and then just left them out in the box. The pasta with sauce was clumpy and sauce dried up. Cooked way to long. If you did not get your dessert when you went to the buffet for your main meal there was nothing left when you went back. Eventually they brought out some brownies. Regarding the sights-saw Reagan airport and a large park but nothing of the monuments etc. No one telling you what anything was. Mostly saw the Virginia side. A quick peak of the Washington monument. Great music and lots of people up and dancing. In fact, they need a bigger dance floor. All in all, not worth the money.

Denice_J

Jun 2023

DJ was great!! Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Food was good, too! Really enjoyed celebrating my husband's 75th birthday on the brunch cruise. He really had a wonderful time!!!

Roma_W

Jun 2023

I wish I could have known the kind of cruise this was. I would not have booked it. Ghetto, raunchy, unsophisticated. The buffet tins were empty, a kitchen staffer got an attitude when an older female patron informed him of it. I ordered a cocktail and the bartender did not have all of the ingredients to make it. This happened 3 times in a row. So many black woman were inappropriately dressed, it just broke my heart (as I also am a black woman). I have attached a picture of one of the worst violators.