7 Amazing Experiences You Need to Try on the Water

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7 AMAZING EXPERIENCES YOU NEED TO TRY ON THE WATER

Let Entertainment Cruises show you a new side of the city.

As destinations like The Wharf pull more of us to the waterfront, you might be surprised to know what’s waiting just beyond the shoreline. There’s never been a better time to seek an off-land escape on the Potomac.

Skip the D.C. traffic—reach your destination on a water taxi!

The expansion of Potomac Riverboat Company’s water taxi servicebringsmore connectivity to the waterfront than ever. From March through December, you can hop on or hop off at any docking in Alexandria, Georgetown, The Wharf, National Harbor or National Mall. Annual passes grant you unlimited departures all season for just $175.

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Get inspired for your work week with a Sunday brunch cruise (and bottomless mimosas.)

With a variety of year-round dining cruises to choose from, Odyssey’s Bottomless Mimosa Brunch is not to be missed. Two hours aboard the stunning fully glass-enclosed vessel will leave you speechless.

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Pin a stunning waterfront backdrop on a big day.

Have something really bigto celebrate this year? A birthday? Anniversary? A workplace win? The perfect venue might just be a boat! Whether you wantto plan an epic celebration on your own private yacht, orcharter the perfect party boat, you have plenty of options.

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Visit a treasured national landmark stay for a historical tour.

Spirit Cruises and Potomac Riverboat Companyboth offer Mount Vernon excursions, March through October, with different experience options. Both include admission to the estate in your ticket price, and Spirit of Mount Vernon has the only roundtrip Mount Vernon cruise from The Wharf.

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Take your pup on a joy ride around the Alexandria Seaport.

Seaport cruisesare a highlight of the warmer months,usually beginning in May and running through the start of fall. The route promises views of Old Town Alexandria, Founders Park, Jones Point Lighthouse and more, andselect dates welcome dogs aboard for free!

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Get *the best* seatsfor D.C.’s July 4th fireworks show.

Reservations for 4th of July dinner cruises on Odyssey and Spirit of Washington book months in advance, and with good reason. No vantage point in the city can really match the panoramic display you’ll find on the water.

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Discover Washington’s monuments from a whole new perspective.

From upscale and casual dining cruises to traditional waterfront sightseeing, one thing you can be sure of with any experience on this list is a view like nothing you’ll find on land.

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