Cruise The Potomac Luxury Charters

Private Monument Cruise

A private Washington, DC cruise built entirely around iconic waterfront views, historic monuments, architectures, and the dynamic DC skyline. Depending on your chosen duration and optimal weather patterns, your captain will map a personalized path passing the Washington Channel, The Wharf, Hains Point, the Jefferson and Washington Monuments, Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Kennedy Center.

Best For: Elegant sightseeing, out-of-town guests, milestones

Pricing: From $1,250

Sunset Cruise

Escape the crowds and experience Washington, DC at its most beautiful aboard a private sunset cruise on the Potomac River. Departing from The Yards Marina aboard a classic Down East-style yacht, you’ll watch the sky transform into brilliant shades of gold, orange, and pink as the sun sets behind the city’s iconic monuments. Cruise past the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Georgetown Waterfront, and other landmarks while enjoying a relaxed, intimate atmosphere with your favorite food and drinks. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, proposals, and special celebrations, this private experience offers an unforgettable front-row seat to one of the most spectacular sunsets in the nation’s capital.

Best For: A great end to a busy day of sight seeing, custom evening excursions

Pricing: From $1,250

Georgetown & Upper Potomac Cruise

A deeply relaxed half-day escape navigating north toward historic Georgetown and the scenic expanses of the upper Potomac. Take in panoramic perspectives of the bustling Georgetown Waterfront, glide beneath the architectural elegance of Key Bridge, and sail past peaceful landscapes like Theodore Roosevelt Island, the historic Watergate complex, and quieter, tree-lined river channels.

Best For: Leisurely day trips, custom afternoon excursions

Pricing: From $3,500

Mount Vernon Cruise from DC

A premium extended or full-day private cruise originating from The Yards to George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate. While most travelers conceive of Mount Vernon strictly as a drive, Cruise The Potomac transforms this historic pilgrimage into an unmatched maritime experience, emphasizing standard-setting maritime comforts and scenic river panoramas along the southern Potomac.

Best For: Deep history enthusiasts, full-day luxury excursions

Pricing: From $7,500

Full-Day Private Charter

A completely open, bespoke private charter for clients who demand complete ownership over their itinerary, timeline, and onboard experience. Benefit from absolute collaboration with your captain to map custom pathways, arrange curated timing windows, celebrate private milestones, and experience premium hospitality with the vessel entirely at your service.

Best For: VIP corporate entertaining, complete custom flexibility

Pricing: Up to $15,000