Potomac River Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a Three Hour Washington DC Dinner Cruise on the Potomac River

(4 ratings)
Price for 2 Participants

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About This Experience Gift

Spend the Evening Cruising Along the Potomac River
Enjoy a Delicious Buffet Dinner With Live DJ Entertainment
Take in Views of the Washington Monument and Other Iconic Sights

All aboard for an evening of entertainment! This experience gift is your chance to enjoy a tasty three hour sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River.

The excitement begins when you and your guest board the Spirit of Washington at Pier 6 and Water Streets. Here you will be greeted by the friendly Captain and Crew. Once on board, you will be escorted to your dinner table. You may then order a cocktail from your Server or take the opportunity to explore the ship's decks. Once underway, you will be invited to the Dinner Buffet where you may enjoy as much as you’d like. From fresh crisp salads to the carvery, savory mains and side dishes, there is something on the menu for everyone! After desert, take a spin on the dance floor or a stroll on the deck and enjoy the amazing views of the Nation's Capital.

Sights along the way include the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Old Town Alexandria, the Washington Monument and more! So whether you are looking for a unique gift or a unique sightseeing tour of Washington DC, this Dinner Cruise on the Potomac River is the ticket!

Where to Go for Dinner Cruise Experiences in Baltimore

Washington, District of Columbia

Group Size and Spectator Info

Participants
The Potomac River Dinner Cruise Experience Gifts Certificate is valid for two participants, unless additional participants are added onto the certificate. There may be up to three-hundred additional participants on the cruise.

Guests
This experience is not suitable for non-paying guests or spectators.

When can you book Potomac River Dinner Cruise

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The DC Dinner Cruises are offered on evenings year-round, subject to availability. Cruises typically depart between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Xperience Certificate® are not redeemable for Specialty or Holiday Event Cruises.

How Long Is The Potomac River Dinner Cruise

The Washington DC Dinner Cruises have a sail length of 2½ to 3 hours and a total duration of approximately 3 to 3½ hours.

Does Weather Impact Dinner Cruise Experiences

The Dinner Cruises may be held dockside by the Captain or the Coast Guard due to severe weather conditions.

What to Wear for Dinner Cruise Experiences

Business Casual attire is suggested. Appropriate attire for men includes slacks and a polo or button down shirt, and nice pants or a dress for women. T-shirts, casual jeans, shorts, and sneakers are strongly discouraged. Designer jeans are acceptable.

What To Know Before You Go

BUFFET DINNER MENU

The Salads
Served with freshly baked bread, whipped and flavored butter

Organic Mixed Field Greens
Smoked Bacon, Grape Tomatoes, English Cucumbers, Carrots, Corn, American Cheddar Cheese, Herb Croutons served with either House-Made Ranch Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Low-Fat Italian Dressing

Organic Spinach & Kale Salad
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Red Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Lemon and Oregano Dressing

Roasted Red Beet Salad
Pickled Shallots, Fresh Mint, Italian Parsley

Mediterranean Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Scallions, Plum Tomatoes, Cumin and Paprika Vinaigrette

Orzo and Bay Shrimp Salad
Scallions, English Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Dill and Mustard Vinaigrette

Vegetables and Pastas

Roasted Broccoli Florets
Toasted Garlic, Chili Flakes

Creamed Corn and Cheddar Cheese Casserole
Green Chilies, Scallions, Fresh Cilantro

Baked Ziti Pasta
Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Spinach and Garlic Sauce

Mashed Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes and Roasted Garlic

The Entrees

Oven Baked Atlantic Cod Filet
Tomato, Shallot and Caper Sauce

Honey and Sesame Chicken
Scallions, Fresno Chilies

Whole-Roasted Pork Loin
Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Braised Beef Short Ribs
Baby Carrots, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

The Dessert

Seasonal Fruit
Lemon Pound Cake and Strawberries
Vanilla Bean Mousse & Raspberry Sauce
Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

*Menu subject to change. Please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

Price includes tax and service charge. Beverages other than water, coffee and tea are additional and can be purchased on board.

Limited paid parking is available at the boarding location.

ITEM/SKU NUMBER: 04GR13100A

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Reservation And Cancelation Policy

Changes to reservations for the Potomac River Dinner Cruise Experience cannot be made once the date of this Experience is reserved.

Xperience Certificates® cannot be exchanged once a reservation for the experience has been made.

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DC Dinner Cruise Customer Reviews

Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Dinner Cruise Review

The experience overall was very nice. It was raining and cold so that put a bit of damper on things. I'd say in this case to have individuals out with umbrellas for guests getting out of cars not everyone had an umbrella. The food was very good, but not a big fan of the buffet style with so many people and nice attire. It was a bit crowded and really noisy. The person on the PA system (2 level) seemed to be 'eating' the mic, because it was hard to hear/ understand him. It was very fun though and would recommend it to friends!
Spirit of Washington - Washington DC
Verified Xperience Days Participant
DC Dinner Cruise

We booked this event to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary and also to get a chance to see the Potomac from the water. If you look at the pictures of the ship, it looks like there should not be a seat in house without an excellent view. That is not the case, we were seated at a table facing a mirror. We then sat and watched while the staff took drink orders for all the tables except ours. It was not until we asked the manager if we would be served. He appologized and informed us that our table was mistakingly left of the list. He did eventually wait on us himself. The food was o.k., however, the entertainment was very good. Overall the experience was o.k. but we will not do it again.
Steve - Richmond
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Thumbs-Up

I took my hubby on his birthday. The food was ok, the service was excellent !!! I just loved the staff, the waiter waiterisess .. .they were absolutely great with us. The music and dancing part also fun. Although we dont drink, the drinks also looked good (adding this for the sake of people who do). The drinking-people were really enjoying themselves. So I will recommend this one.
Saira - washington DC
Verified Xperience Days Participant
Spirit of Washington

We had a greeat time at on the Spirit of Washington. It was our 2nd Anniversary and the staff was great! Everyone was polite and professional. They acted like they enjoyed their job and made us feel special. We're definiately going to do this again before the year is out. I'll recommend this to everyone on my job. Thanks for making that our special night.
Demetric Brown - Viriginia
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Questions about DC Dinner Cruise

Question: Does the ship have wheelchair access?

Answer: Yes. Spirit has a deck and restrooms that can accommodate most standard-sized wheelchairs. Be sure to let us know if you have a person in your party that uses a wheelchair so they can be seated on the main deck. You can make notes in the comments field under your date selection.
Question: What are the boarding procedures like?

Answer: You will be subject to a search. In order to expedite the boarding process they ask that you do not bring any unnecessary bags on board and please make sure that all gifts are in gift bags or unwrapped for easy screening.
Question: I would like to surprise my girlfriend with this Cruise for our anniversary. Will we have to share a table?

Answer: With tables for two, four, six and eight the crew will do their best to seat you at your own table, but it is not guaranteed. Especially if the Cruise is near or at maximum capacity.
Question: I will be taking my wife on this Cruise this weekend, but there is rain in the forecast. Will the Cruise be cancelled for poor weather?

Answer: The cabins are fully enclosed and climate controlled so the cruise will run rain or shine. In rare cases of extreme weather that the Coast Guard will not allow the ship to sail in the Harbor, dinner will be held dockside.
Question: I'd like to purchase the Potomac River Dinner Cruise for our anniversary but my wife's gluten-free. Will they be able to accommodate her?

Answer: While they offer gluten and allergy free products and gluten sensitive menu items, the galley openly handles flour. Precautions are taken to keep ingredients separate but they cannot guarantee a gluten free environment. There is not separate prep surfaces, cook tops or equipment.

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