My cousin reserved the up-to-6-passenger Tiki cruise as a local bachelorette party for me and our group of 3 had a blast. Captain Matt not only gave us a great ride and was full of DC trivia we weren't familiar with even after 15 years of living in the DMV area - but also let my cousin do a little decorating for the occasion, and passengers can byo food and alcohol. We opted to cruise directly underneath the flight path for jets landing at DCA for a few exhilarating flyovers, then took in the Lincoln Memorial from the water. Want to play your own tunes? Connect to the onboard Bluetooth speaker. Hair getting in your face? Captain Matt has hair ties for you. Even for a short trip we felt like we had a full service experience. Perfect idea for guests in town as a new and fun way to experience the area, or for an occasion. read more

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Rented a boat for a graduation celebration with friends on a Tuesday at 5pm. It was a great time! We all wished we could extend for another hour (or four). The hosts answered all our questions, we were able to connect to the speaker, and we got in a mini photo shoot on the dock during the halfway point pit stop. The ride was very peaceful but also lit when we wanted it to be! Other groups were waving from their boats, the monuments provided poppin' views/backdrops throughout the ride, and we didn't even actually haaaave to paddle the whole time! I would definitely get a group together and go out on the water with this company again! A lit DC summer experience! read more

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If I could give this company a million stars I would! We booked this for my friends bachelorette and it was THE MOST fun I've had in a while. The hostess and driver were so friendly and they just made the whole experience! I love that you could bring your own wine but they also provide other options. You can hook up your own music , which I loved! I can't wait to book again! read more

Had an awesome time with my group of 12-friends. I wish I had taken more pics but it was night. I did take video....but...might shouldn't post those! Lol The paddle boat was not too large but big enough to have people walk around the large table that was in the middle where you can dance and congregate. The table is large enough for you to have your snacks and alcoholic beverages on to share with your group. But make sure you keep the weight distributed and don't want it to turn over. Lol. The paddles are under the seats situated under the table. If you want to paddle you can but if you don't that's cool too! The Captain and Co-captain were very personable and made everyone feel safe. I will definitely will be back day or night because we had a blast. read more

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The guys that run this company are awesome! I don't remember the names of the two crew members on our boat, but they were so awesome. Cool, fun, engaging with the guests, but also responsible and focused on showing us a good time in a safe manner! They had a speaker on the boat so you can play your own music, coolers to keep your own alcohol nice and chilled, plenty of seats, and more. You can bring your own food and alcohol aboard which is a huge perk!! Our trip was about 90 minutes and it was so fun to see the monuments from the water! Such a great idea. will definitely be going again next year when the weather is warmer! read more

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Such a great way to have fun on the Potomac! Our group celebrated a birthday on a Saturday afternoon, and the whole experience was really enjoyable. The crew was friendly, it was awesome to have coolers available to keep our drinks cold, and we appreciated the ability to alternate between paddling and socializing. We loved being able to play our own soundtrack throughout via Bluetooth, and pick-up and drop-off was smooth. Highly recommended! read more

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From boarding, break and beyond this was amazing! Chase and captain Steve where phenomenal! I had a great time so did my brother and our friends for his birthday. It was such a great view on that water, wish I never ended. wanna take your friend night, Birthday or day to the next level. Book now!!! O read more

Awesome experience. No need to paddle at all! (they have a motor.) Friendly crew, easy process, 1hr 45 min felt like the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend! (I had 13 people and it felt totally comfortable -- everyone was walking around and mingling) read more

Wow what can I say? This was such a fantastic paddle boat experience with me and my ten friends for a birthday party. They were very COVID complaint and more importantly fun! The ride was beautiful along the Potomac and you could see all of the monuments along the way. We just wished it was longer! Can't wait to do this again next year! read more

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Truly, the BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. Chase, Jack, and Luke were hospitable, entertaining, and informative (safety, quick stops, etc.). We did a night cruise and it was a stunning NEW view of the monuments, a fun and trendy atmosphere, & def perfect for the gram. You also do not need to peddle, but it is fun to try it out and aesthetically adds to the ambiance. A few more highlights: -on site bluetooth speakers, individual cup holders, coolers (after COVID) and plenty of comfy seats + standing room. -the boat was extremely clean/sanitized + VERY safe. -incredibly friendly and patient staff and make you all feel at ease with questions (& put up with a lot of loud and off-key singing!) -SO perfect for: birthday, bach, happy hour, and even work/staff fun. BEST DECISION! BOOK BEFORE THEY SELL OUT! read more

We enjoyed Potomac Paddle boat club for a recent bachelorette party! The hosts (I'm so sorry I can't remember your names) were very nice and with a good sense of humor. The boat leaves from Georgetown and goes along the Potomac for a great view of the monuments. You can play your own music and bring your own drinks and food. It's really customizable and a unique way to spend part of your day. Highly recommend for groups read more

We did a 4 woman (Mother's & Daughters) fun trip, to Washington DC for 4 nts! Mid September there is nice! We crammed in 4 tours, Smithsonian, White House tour/ viewing, & lots of good food too. We weren't sure if we'd all 4 like this Pedal the Paddle , on The Potomac , while drinking ‍, but we all LOVED it! We're from Cali, Az, & CO. None of us had done anything like this before! 1. LUKE & MARTY greeted us & were VERY nice, friendly, informative, & SAFE! 2. The boat is the perfect size ( I think it held 14-16). We weren't crowded, you don't have to pedal, we took turns, and seats are comfy! 3. The scenery is fabulous! 4. We bought wine from a liquor store 3 blocks away ( good prices ), & put it in their ice chests! You can bring snacks, they had bottled water! We all recommend this fun, active , scenic tour! Obvious hint for gals... comfy shoes & no short skirts or dresses. Comfort IS important on this "big step Down into the boat" & pedal seats are like a barstool! Thanks Luke & Marty for a great time! Oh, Luke is a quick DJ & will play what you want!!! read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday, great atmosphere and good drinks. The crew is super friendly and helpful. The views are great!

We celebrated my 40th birthday on the boat. My group had a great time. Our captain and host were friendly and helpful. The played good music. It was nice that we were able to bring our own food and drinks. read more

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Such a fun time!!!! Highly recommend!!! And the staff is great, very nice and funny:) read more

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I'm so glad DC now has a boat tour where you can enjoy drinks with up sixteen friends and pedal around town-- AND it's USCG approved. What's cool is you don't have to pedal the whole time since there's a motor on the boat as well- if the captain needs to step in and help out! The boat tour is about an hour and a half down and back- it takes you from the Georgetown waterfront to Columbia island marina (next to the Pentagon) for a bathroom break and then back. You get to see all of the landmarks from the water which is a great bucket list item in the DC area! I also love how it's BYOB. A lot of boat tours in the area make you pay for drinks on the boat ride and it can wind up breaking the bank. Over priced low quality drinks in the hot hot sun? Not with paddle pub dc no way josé --bring yo own rosé!! I highly recommend booking a ride! read more

Professional, kind and courteous captain and assistant. The assistant immediately helped our party with loading our cooler and beverages onto the boat (which was very clean and ready for us the moment it arrived at the dock), as well as helping us in and out of the boat when we docked. They even offered a bluetooth speaker for us to connect to the moment we sat down and got settled. Throughout the ride, they had no problem with us getting up and walking around. You didn't even notice they were there when you didn't need something. Great boat and service, our group had a fantastic time and we will definitely do it again. read more

Amazing time for my wife's birthday! The staff was attentive and polite. Would recommend for team events or groups of friends.

My friends and I went our this past weekend to celebrate a birthday. We had a great time. The guide and boat captain were so nice and friendly. The boat just cruised along. It was not too fast or too slow, the speed was perfect. We ate, drank, talked laughed, danced and just let our hair down. The boat ride length was also perfect. We stopped for a bathroom break mid-way through which was nice. This is a great event for family and friend gatherings. I will be doing this again! read more

What a great way to entertain a group! We had simply awful weather for our outing but the crew could not have been nicer. An excellent balance of fun while still being very professional. read more

The paddle ride was so much fun! We had 16 people in our group and the two captains were incredibly accommodating. This is a great activity for student groups! read more

When I booked the paddle Pub cruise for me and my girlfriends, I didn't know what to expect, but we were all pleasantly surprised! We had the best 90 minute cruise ever! Yes, we had to do some hard paddling work (not really because our captain and deck hand had our back), but every minute of it was enjoyable! We brought drinks and snacks, jammed to some really good music provided by the crew and took in the sights of DC as the sun set. We all said, "We must make this an annual event!" If you get the opportunity to partake in such an adventure, DO IT!! You won't be disappointed, but I would recommend booking the entire boat for you and your friends. Don't wait, book yours today before the weather turns! read more

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Heather and Kenneth were amazing captains! We came out for a work team bonding and had a blast.

My friends and I went out on the water this past weekend and Luke & Chase were awesome! The set up is very cool & the boat was sanitized very well. Each seat has its own cup holder,the entire middle section serves as an area to layout your food & drink spread and you don't have to worry about bringing your own speaker as they have nice a nice speaker system for you to connect to via Bluetooth. The ride was extremely smooth. Guests can cycle if they want or simply relax while the captain places the boat in Neutral. read more

The captains were awesome! They were very accomodating of our group, boat was cleaned and sanitized. I would recommend it for any group that wants to have some fun on water. I wish the time was longer for it being $55 per person. 2hrs would be better than 1.5hrs but its a fun one and a half hours spent. They do have a speaker, we brought our own ice which was good because of the heat we needed it. read more

Such a fun experience, the view at night was so pretty! We definitely enjoyed our time.

Me and my family had the best time on the paddle boat. The boat driver and other gentleman was very nice and helpful. I would recommend this activity with all of my friends and family looking to have a great time on the water. read more

I am so happy that I found this incredible company! I booked this with some friends for my 25th birthday. I began the process with talking to Jack, who was so great about communicating, answering my 5000 questions, and modifying my reservation. The weather was perfect and the views were incredible. Our boat captains made sure we were safe and definitely made sure we had a good time. I can't wait to book again. Stop your search and use the best boat company on the Potomac!! read more

What a fun evening we had on our Potomac Paddle Club boat! Our daughter, a student at Georgetown, and her roommates wanted to have their own 'Parent's Weekend,' and what better way to get to know each other than out on the beautiful Potomoc. The crew was fantastic and the evening could not have been more fun! We highly recommend this experience. We did the 7:00-8:30 time slot and got to enjoy the beautiful sunset glow of the monuments and the gorgeous lights on the way home! Can't' wait to do this again! read more

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I had such an amazing time! The staff were very nice and accommodating! I highly recommend & I will definitely be back in the near future for another cruise! read more

We were lucky enough to be able to get a spot during the 4th of July week. We had ages ranging from 13 to 78 and everyone had a ball. The weather was perfect, the captain was amazing and the staff was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. I love that the boat is BYOB; we had several people with extreme food allergies and were able to accommodate them easily. I can't recommend this enough. It's such a nice way to see the monuments and get away from the crowded hot streets. There are parking garages close which makes it very convenient. read more

Captain Dan and the Skipper Timothy kept us well entertained. They created a memorable moment for us. Timothy's cousin was the Skipper on the return trip and he was equally knowledgeable, kind and professional. We will return! Terrant Olds Washington DC read more

Very rude,Unsafe captains.Make sure you know how to swim or bring a lifevest

We loved our trip with Potomac Paddle Club! Aside from the beautiful views off of the Potomac l, the captain and guide were awesome. We will definitely be booking again and we recommend it to anyone interested. read more

Loved it! The guys were courteous and super friendly! Will be booking again soon!

The cruise was excellent and a ton of fun. Plus, the crew were awesome, friendly, and very accommodating. I can't wait to book another cruise. read more

This was a fun way to see DC. The boat was nice, clean and had all the necessities: bluetooth speaker, cooler, trash/recycling, bench seating, an adorable pooch and comfy bike seats. It was chilly the day we did it but still fun and a good calorie burn! The crew was fun and professional! read more

Potomac Paddle was a great way to spend 90 minutes with family and friends on a beautiful day in DC.

We had a 6:30 PM reservation for 12 people and it went great! It was such a great experience and the crew was really nice. My only critique is that isn't a bit hard to find the pickup location since there is no signage and its a working dock. You just have to spot out the boats and ask someone. Other than that everything was amazing! The ride is nice and the views are amazing and 6:30 PM was the perfect time to see a little bit of sunset over the Potomac. If you are thinking about doing this, go for it, you will not be let down. read more

It was a great time. The guys were super nice and chill. They answered questions and were patient with us when we were running behind. The boat as well is pretty spacious and has room for plenty of food items and we had 3 coolers! All of them fit lol. My friends and I are already talking about doing another ride soon! read more