City Cruises DC: Scenic Buffet 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
What's Included
- Buffet menu
- DJ Music
- 2-hour lunch (or brunch) cruise
- Tax and fees
- Coffee and tea
- Other drinks (not listed in Inclusions)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
580 Water Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20024, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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City Experiences By Hornblower
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Washington Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Potomac River
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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)
- Boarding begins 45 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5042_W0001
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