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Potomac Riverboat Company - With a fleet of seven vessels including a replica 19th century Victorian riverboat, Potomac Riverboat Company offers sightseeing cruises, special event cruises, private charters and water taxis. Water taxis and tours are available in both directions between Alexandria and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, National Harbor and Georgetown’s Washington Harbour in Washington, D.C. Roundtrip and one-way options are available.

Popular cruises to and from Georgetown, each lasting about 45 minutes, include daytime tours, as well as picturesque sunset and moonlight cruises when the illuminated monuments of the nation’s capital are especially striking. Another popular cruise follows a picturesque river route to historic and stately Mount Vernon Estate, George Washington’s beloved home, where visitors may enjoy a self-guided tour of the buildings, gardens and grounds. Also from Mount Vernon, land visitors may enjoy short photo cruises for an additional fee. The convenient water taxi service to National Harbor offers a delightful and hassle-free way to get from Alexandria to the area’s new and exciting mixed-use development, featuring restaurants, entertainment, shopping and more. The trip from Alexandria to National Harbor or Gaylord National is a quick 20 minutes.

Seasonal Potomac Riverboat Company cruises, usually offered from late spring to early fall, include 40-minute pirate cruises, with great fun for the little ones as well as kids at heart of all ages. Children on the tour receive pirate themed goodie bags and enjoy hearing pirate lore with a little bit of local history added from kid-friendly pirates. Also seasonal, the unique and ever popular Thursday evening Canine cruises provide a rare chance for a river outing with your favorite pooch, complete with dog treats. And, guess what? Your dog, one permitted per person, rides for free. Fireworks cruises for events such as the annual Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival, the Washington, D.C. Fourth of July Celebration and Alexandria’s Annual Birthday Celebration are often available, scheduled subject to availability. For up-to-date information about scheculed fireworks cruises and other special river tours, visit the company web site or call (see below).

Location: Potomac Riverboat Company in Alexandria, Virginia is located at the Alexandria City Marina on the riverfront at Cameron and Union Streets. Other Destination and Departure Points include: The wharf at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens - Alexandria, Virginia; National Harbor / Gaylord National - Maryland; Washington Harbour at 31st and K Streets in Georgetown - Washington, D.C.

Visit - Potomac Riverboat Company’s Web Site
Call - Telephone 703-548-9000. Alternate telephone numbers are: Group Tour, Travel Trade and Exclusive Student Music Cruises Information - 703-684-0580 ext. 15; Corporate Parties / Wedding Information: 703-684-0580 ext. 13; Private Party / Charter Information: 703-684-0580 ext.13; Toll Free: 877-511-2628

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