I was in town for a concert and had been wanting to go kayaking for a while, and I just happened to…read morerun across this place. The prices were reasonable and they had plenty options available to rent (single and double kayaks and paddle boards). They provide the life jackets as well, so you don't really need to bring anything with you. You can make reservations in advance, but they had plenty of availability when I went mid-day on a Friday. The water was a bit dirty, but that's to be expected for a river in a city (I didn't see trash floating around or anything like that though).

The staff were very kind and accommodating. The water was much cleaner than I expected, and there…read morewas plenty of room to just relax or test my maximum kayak speeds. Generally a nice experience and very affordable !

My favorite season is boat season and SeaDC has helped me spend lots of time on the water at an…read moreaffordable price! I first stumbled across SeaDC when I moved to the area in 2023. I was looking for a duffy boat to rent to celebrate my birthday since that was my birthday tradition for the past couple of years living in CA. I was so happy when I found this business and immediately booked a 2/3 hour ride. Split between 10 people it was less than $50 per person! What I love most about SeaDC is that you can drive the boats yourself and don't need a license. They're electric and better for the environment. The boats are a cool way to hang out with friends instead of going to a restaurant/bar in my opinion. There's bluetooth on board and you can bring any snacks and drinks that you want. Since celebrating my birthday on the boat 2 years ago I've done numerous days out on the water thanks to their membership option. You can pay a flat rate for the season and enjoy going out 2x a month or unlimited depending on your tier. And then lastly I want to shout out Benjamin, the manager of SeaDC. He's awesome and always so helpful. I highly highly highly recommend checking them out. Even now in November when it's a bit colder they have windows that roll down to keep the breeze out and warm inside (pro tip: bring hot chocolate with you) Thank you so much SeaDC, I've loved being out on the water on your duffy boats and can't wait for warmer weather to do it again :)

The staff are delightful. The boats are a fun way to be outdoors for a couple of hours and show…read morevisitors the skyline. Piloting is easy. The rates are high unless you have a membership, though.

Did the paddle boats at the Tidal Basin and it was such a fun little moment…read more Super chill, easy to do, and the views are beautiful--especially with the cherry blossoms out. It's one of those simple activities that just makes the day feel special. Perfect if you're out walking around DC and want to switch it up for a bit. I'd definitely do it again.

Such a great experience. Did this on a Friday early afternoon and it was slow. I believe we were…read morethe first one to go out that day. With that being said it was a fast process from signing waivers and getting on the boat. Staff was friendly and had positive attitudes. Looking forward to doing this again!

Awesome festivities, creative lights on boats, and community engagement at its best! Amazing…read moremusics venues, Pendry Hotel tables nicely designed outdoors with a fire pit, and a Santa photo op. Various treats and freebies offered, great concert - live music. Talk about clubbing on the pier! This evening of Jack Daniels partnership on a pier at the wharf was a full on Techno, old school, pop dance party! They did not spare much...DJ sounds, free tastings of Jack Daniels apple whisky and Jack Daniels rum and coke lasted from 6-9pm. The Boat parade was demonstrated how great a community we have on the the wharf. Followed by fireworks, this 30 year celebration of the holiday boat parade could not have been a better welcoming of the holidays! Kudos to the wharf for putting on an amazing event!

My husband and I love boats and sailing (and one of the things that drew us to each other). So it…read morewas pretty humorous that we had consistently missed the Parade of Lights for the entirety of our relationship...but quite honestly, isn't that the way it seems to always go? Well, this year, we put it on our calendars well in advance, and made a point to head down for the Parade of Lights. So, first of all - if you haven't heard of it before, the Parade of Lights is on the Potomac...as in, it's a parade of *boats*. The parade starts off in Old Town Alexandria (down by the Torpedo Factory), and ends up on the DC Wharf on Water Street, where all the boats dock, and there is a big awesome after party. We opted to watch from Alexandria, as we weren't really in the mood to deal with drunken revelers (I know, so unusual for me!), and I think we were ultimately glad we did. Although the docks were crowded (seriously, get there early and stake a spot!), the view was perfect. The boats were all decked out in lights, each boat with a different theme (although there should be a drinking game...whenever a boat's theme is "Christmas", you do a shot. You'll be drunk 15 minutes into this thing). So the good: The event started right on time. The kick off was supposed to be at 5:30, and the first boat pulled into view at 5:35. Awesome. Some of the boats are decked out incredibly creatively It's not your usual parade There was a professional radio DJ (I didn't catch which one...Tommy something?) that provided the commentary and filled up the time when the boats lagged behind The not so good: The DJ that was providing the commentary ran out of material about 1/3 of the way through and he started to read off tweets...which I pretty much loathe (even though I'm a huge fan of twitter) Some of the boats really lagged, so there were periods where you would just stand there in the cold waiting for another boat to pull into view It is COLD. It's the beginning of December, on the water, at night. OMG. SO. COLD. All that being said, it's a quirky, off the wall little event, and I love the creativity that the captains put into their boats. Definitely fun and weird.

Rented a Private Yacht for my Husbands birthday party the only word I can say is Spectacular! We…read morehad an amazing trip Captain Tommie was so nice and welcoming. She was reasonably priced and her boat was gorgeous! She even happily provided bottled waters and paper plates, and utensils for me and my guests. Her husband is her skipper and they are just a delightful couple they make you feel as though you are cruising with family. The yacht seated 8 people and had two levels a top and bottom. Captain Tommie was happy to accommodate and she lets us take the best pics. She even ended up going a little over her time to let us see the sunset on the boat. BEST TIME EVER

Had a great time with Captain Tommie! The boat was lovely and a great size for my party of 6. Plus…read moreCaptain Tommie is a photographer and we got some great pics. I would definitely suggest booking with her!

Had a fantastic experience learning how to sail while enjoying the beautiful view of the Potomac…read more Captain Jim is so patient, fun and down to earth. Highly encourage anyone to try out Eclipse, either as a tourist experience or honing in on your sailing skill!

We had an amazing time sailing on the Eclipse! Highly recommend!! Such a special way to pass an…read moreafternoon in DC, we learned so much!

My son and I went out on a four hour morning trip at Occoquan last week and had a great time. We…read morewent fishing for catfish and Captain Rich led us to a spot where we must have caught at least a dozen catfish. He also set my son up to hook a Gar (pictured) that he was super excited about. Rich was also super patient and accommodating. Answered all our questions and gave lots of tips to help us with fishing in the future. He books up well in advance so make sure to ask to be put on his waitlist if you can't get an advance trip!

My home away from home, Literally! Great folks and laid back in the middle of the Wharf District.read more

Visiting from New Buffalo, Michigan Yacht Club and greeted like family…read more Lovely interior, classy yet welcoming. Many thanks to the staff and the members.