Washington DC

Washington DC Signature Dinner Cruise

Name: Washington DC Signature Dinner Cruise
Brand: City Cruises
SKU: 5042WASHSUN
Price: 120.94 USD
Rating: 3.5 (118 reviews)

Washington DC, USA

Washington DC Sunset Dinner Cruise with Buffet

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take in the city skyline during sunset in Washington DC on an all-you-can-eat buffet cruise. Board a luxury boat for a sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River with dinner and dancing while a DJ spins your favorite tunes. Pass by illuminated landmarks such as the Washington Monument and feast on a variety of delicious dishes during the cruise.

Dinner, dancing, and sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Washington DC skyline and waterfront
Delicious, all-you-can-eat buffet
Dance party with live DJ

What's Included

Buffet Dinner
DJ Entertainment

Additional beverages (available for purchase)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Boarding: The Wharf DC. Parking: City Cruises does not own or operate any parking lots in the area. Local parking is available at The Wharf Parking Garage.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

During this dinner buffet cruise, watch the sunset in Washington DC from one of the five decks on your luxury cruise boat. Be sure to bring your camera to capture not-to-be-missed views of DC landmarks while your captain journeys down the Potomac River.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of sightseeing, fine dining, and dancing. Fill your plate full of sumptuous dishes from the all-you-can-eat buffet (see sample menu below) and take a seat in the elegant dining room while the DJ entertains with dance tunes and comedy.

After dinner, spin your partner around the dance floor as the DJ plays your favorites. Or take a romantic stroll around the ship’s decks and soak up the illuminated DC landmarks, including the Washington Monument, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the Admiral’s Row colonial townhomes, and more.

For dinner, take your pick from a wide variety of buffet items. See the sample menu below (subject to change):

Salads

* Organic Mixed Field Greens
* Organic Spinach & Kale Salad
* Green Bean Salad
* Kidney Bean, Black Bean & Chickpea Salad
* Red Beetroot Salad
* Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Vegetable, Potatoes & Pasta

* Roasted Broccoli Florets
* Creamed Corn & Cheddar Cheese Casserole
* Baked Ziti Pasta
* Mashed Potatoes

Entrées

* Oven Baked Atlantic Flounder Filet
* Honey & Sesame Chicken
* Italian Beef Meatball
* Braised Beef Short Ribs

Dessert Buffet

* Seasonal Fruit
* Raspberry Mousse
* Lemon Pound Cake & Fresh Strawberries
* Coconut Vanilla Cake
* Carrot Cake
* Red Velvet & Chocolate Chip Brownie

City Experiences By Hornblower

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Potomac River

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Washington Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

Operated by City Cruises

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Sudhir_B

PERFECT Perfect Anniversary Cruise dining! We took this for our 20th Anniversary celebration week in DC and was the icing on the cake. Beautiful and memorable experience, they hosted a nice cake on the top deck, great weather and beautiful views. Good food and lovely music.

Reviews

3.5

118 reviews

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Celebration

Julian_N, May 2024

We were celebrating my birthday and we had a good time. The staff were amazing, food was great and DJ Rich was spinning the best music.

Great for a special evening

Miguel_R, Apr 2024

Well organized, boat was clean, helpful staff. Good food and drinks. Well worth it for an evening of fun

Don’t go!

Mckinley_T, Apr 2024

Worst bartender ever! Two hour wait for a horrible drink. Boat was also in disrepair. Had cracked ceiling tiles on our level despite announcing a recent renovation. DJ forced to silence music a bit on our level because of a ‘corporate event’ above. Food was mediocre and unorganized entry to buffet line. Very disappointing. We have done this dinner cruise boat years prior but will likely never go again!

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We’re disappointed to hear you were not satisfied with your recent visit and to understand the situation better, we’d like to have a team member personally connect with you. At your convenience, please contact us at 800-459-8105 or chat with us on https://www.cityexperiences.com/. Thank you again for your time.

Perfect Anniversary Cruise dining!

Sudhir_B, Apr 2024

Wonderful Evening

Tracie_W, Mar 2024

The dinner cruise was a surprise birthday gift for my husband. He loved the experience! The DJ was awesome and we dance almost to every song. The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive, engaging and made us feel special. Kudos to the staff and captain for an awesome evening. We will definitely do another cruise.

My birthday celebration

Deborah_S, Jan 2024

The food was very good and I enjoyed the dancing. The staff was also welcoming. The boat was clean. The restroom could have been more welcoming. By the end of the night there was only one available stall and no toilet tissue.

Great boat tour but food sub par

Ravi_S, Nov 2023

Very friendly crew and DJ knew the pulse of the guests! Good cocktail but food at the buffet table was sub par.

Too short

Towana_T, Oct 2023

The DJ was the best aspect of the cruise and the food was good. However, it was too short of a trip for over $400. By the time we ate and danced it was over. We didn't even get a chance to go out on the upper deck because it was over so fast. For $400 I would have appreciated at least another hour.

Girls Trip 2023

Crystal_J, Aug 2023

The food and the ambiance were very nice. The waiters and waitresses were very pleasant and very attentive! The views of the city after dark were amazing!

My experience was very...

Roxana_m, Jul 2023

My experience was very bad because I arrived a little late and it turns out that the cruise had already left and I simply lost my money and there is no other day to replace that, so too bad.

Badly Dissatisfied and Disappointed

Robert_M, Jul 2023

Food was horrible, table was horrible when others were available, we went down the Potomac instead of going past DC, just bad. Did this trip 20 years ago and had a good time, last night was a waste of money. Only good part of evening was our waitress

Bad service at the table

Sonia_V, Jul 2023

Trip was good… Service was terrible. White Wine bottle without ice bucket. He was coming and never arrived. My food was taken, and the service was closed only like one hour from leaving. Food closes right away make sure you eat first. I think it was a new server. Sadly, no one else stopped by to help or check on the table needs. They could see the wine bottle without bucket the whole time. If you reading this, go with the other dinner in a cruise line. There is not monuments view like the other line.

Cruisin the Potomac

Scott_Z, Jul 2023

Very enjoyable dinner cruise on July 8th. Staff friendly and welcoming. Dewayne and Ty very engaging and had great energy. Buffet dinner was good and drinks were solid. Very nice evening up on the deck enjoying the sites as we cruised down the Potomac. Even got to see some fireworks from the Alexandria anniversary celebration. All in all a great night spent with great friends.

It was horrible. We got...

Akeweh_F, Jul 2023

It was horrible. We got there at 6 and they told us the gate was close. So we ended up not going for the cruise and money wasted

Food was great, staff...

David_K, Jun 2023

Food was great, staff were all friendly and courteous and who could not love dancing on the Potomac River! Great for a couples date night

Birthday cruise down the Potomac

Sherice_J, Jun 2023

I took my husband on the dinner cruise for his birthday. We were very impressed with the food, the ambiance, and the staff. Our only issue was that they took away the food too fast. They also removed our desserts from our table while we were outside on the deck. The staff was very attentive. However, the young lady that brought our drinks insisted on a cash tip, which was fine but awkward. Besides that, we had a nice time and would definitely go again when visiting Washington, DC.

Horrible

Roxanne_C, May 2023

This was not a good experience at all. Not enough details on which cruise we were to board. The food was not good. Took a almost an hour to receive our drink order only to find out it wasn’t available.

Fun and Lively Dinner Cruise

Diana_L, Apr 2023

Most memorable part of the night was our server, DeWayne. What a charismatic, interesting, and respectful young man. He is an absolute gem at his job. He was a pleasure to have around and made the night truly a fun one.

A truly wonderful experience, I would highly recommend it for couples or parties or even wedding receptions

PERRY_A, Jul 2021

Had the best time. Food was delicious!!! The bread was a bit aged however, everything else was outstanding!!

I will come again and again

Sheila_J, May 2021

Every thing was excellent I had about 25 guests , from the moment we stepped in till the moment we steeped out it was very good

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