Potomac Cruises
Private Charters on the Potomac & Anacostia Rivers
Captain-hosted cruises through the heart of Washington, DC — sunsets, celebrations, and cigar parties on the water.
Private Charters on the Potomac & Anacostia Rivers
Captain-hosted cruises through the heart of Washington, DC — sunsets, celebrations, and cigar parties on the water.
Welcome aboard
Step aboard with our certified captains for a private cruise along DC's most iconic waterways. Glide past the monuments, under historic bridges, and into unforgettable sunsets — your boat, your people, your pace.
Intimate cruises for 6–12 guests on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, and evenings out.
Full food service available for your charter — from light bites to full spreads, arranged to your taste.
Professional bar service on board. Sip your favorite drinks as the city lights come alive on the water.
Bring the party to life with a DJ on board — the perfect soundtrack for birthdays, celebrations, and nights on the river.
Simple, flat rates
One flat hourly rate. No surprises — just the water.
$500/hr
6–8 guests
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$600/hr
8–10 guests
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$700/hr
10–12 guests
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Parties larger than 12? We'll run two boats side by side — nobody misses the party. Tap here to book two boats →
All charters have a two-hour minimum.
Signature experiences
There's nothing like a fine cigar at sunset on the Potomac. Jonathan provides the cigars himself — premium sticks, fresh air, and the city skyline as your backdrop. Available on select boats.
Ask about a cigar party when you book — it's our most talked-about experience.
Tap an occasion to start your reservation — we'll have it picked for you.
On the river
Take us home
Tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, polos, caps, mugs, water bottles and tank tops — all with the Potomac Cruises anchor and Washington DC, printed to order and shipped straight to you.
Word on the river
Sailed with us? We'd love to hear about it — your reviews on Google and TripAdvisor help other guests find their way to the water.
Reservations
Tell us who you are and what you're planning — it opens your texting or email app with everything filled in, just hit send and we'll take it from there.
Reserve your date
Ready to lock in your cruise? Your deposit is just one hour's rate for your boat — $500 small, $600 medium, $700 large — and it comes right off your total. The balance is due the day of your cruise. Send it securely with Cash App.
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Fill out the reservation form above — or call, text, or email.
Send your deposit — one hour's rate for your boat — via Cash App to reserve your date.
Step aboard and enjoy the river.
Get in touch
Call, text, or email — Jonathan answers personally.