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    4.6 (39 reviews)
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    Brendan G.

    If you're looking for the best ride on the Potomac River, then I highly recommend S and S Charters with Captain Shane. It's a great experience to cruise around on a 27' yacht and Chef Nikki was amazing with the food available on the trip. The atmosphere on the boat is fantastic, with new LED lights and a sound system to enhance your lounging experience in any area of the boat. Captain Shane made sure that we were safe and comfortable during the trip by going the extra mile. I highly recommend this experience!

    A beautiful day to be on a boat

    Such a beautiful catamaran, we loved sailing with this crew, the music and food was so good , we where celebrating a friends birthday

    We had a fabulous time out on the water! We did a girls only cruise at sunset, it was great to see Baltimore from the waterfront. We went all the way out to Ft Carol and back for a little tour of the harbor. It was so pretty seeing all of the lights from the water! The catamaran was nice and clean and had plenty of space. Captin Paul was awesome! Big thanks to SS Charters!

    Very cool experience with S & S charters. The Captain ensures you are safe and entertained the entire time. Definitely recommend!

    I had an amazing time sailing with S&S Charters! Between the music, food, the vibe, and Captain Shane, I couldn't have asked for a better sunset cruise! I will definitely book again with them!

    S&S charters cancellation policy

    Unfortunately, I was rescheduled abruptly (without my knowledge) and then cancelled by S&S charters. See attached screenshot as evidence. I'm STILL WAITING FOR MY $50 (paid $163.50 and received $113.50). They deducted a cancellation charge which they deduct for a customer initiated cancellation BUT I DIDN'T CANCEL, S&S CHARTERS CANCELLED MY APPOINTMENT. As you can see in the screenshots, it was first confirmed, then rescheduled and then cancelled. Too bad ... I still have running texts going with Captain Shane and reminding (read as begging) him to refund my $50 money back and he is going in circles, wasting my time and money... Hey S&S charters, if you cancel on me, at least be FAIR and decent in your business to refund in full. Don't steal other people's money to grow your business!!! Also, if you want to respond to this review, it better be the receipt of the remaining $50 refund. If you don't have that receipt, don't bother responding!!!

    Enjoyed my sunset cruise on S&S charters. The boat was beautiful and the food from the private chef was amazing! All of my friends said this was the best time they had in a while and can't wait to go again. I definitely recommend this boat cruise.

    Great boat! Fun captain! Highly recommend!

    The boat is nice but however i would NEVER book again. The captain Shane offered my group of ladies a deal of if we all write reviews he would give us a free hour. As we got on the boat trying to set up our food and drinks he's stopping us complaining saying we needed to do the review before we sail. He has a laminated paper with QR codes for review sites. Not to mention he said the preference is YELP! He had to read and verify that it was done before he decided to sail. While giving out his rule speech he became very agitated that some of us were on our phone. With his speech and QR code mess that took up an hour. The birthday girl bought food and liquor and we observed him helping himself to our provided goods. He's very arrogant and his demeanor ruined our fun. After we docked he started begging for tips. He made disrespectful comments because tips weren't given. I would never recommend this boat.

    Jim M.

    We had a great ride on the Potomac in DC. Nice boat, nearly new. Shaw was a great captain and really took care of us. He even dropped us off at a different location closer to our hotel so super flexible. Cheers Shane! Jim and Linda from AZ.

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    Such a fun experience!!! definitely recommend! My friends and I came here and the boat was amazing!

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    Book a tour and request Captain Ricky! You will be guaranteed a fun, safe, and great time.

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    Great boat, beautiful view elegant vibe had a blast with the ladies Captain is super cool and down to earth

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    Best way to see the sights!!! Highly recommend jumping on a private charter with Captain Shane. Great price and great for all ages!

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    the best boat ride in DC I have ever been on! beautiful views and stunning crew! can't wait to go back!

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    City Cruises Alexandria National Park Water Taxi - Sister and I

    City Cruises Alexandria National Park Water Taxi

    (3 reviews)

    Navy Yard

    Great experience with lots of views and stops to hop off and look around and visit. The tour was…read moreabout 2 hours for 40$. It's a bit confusing at the dock so make sure you get on the right boat unlike us who mistakenly got on the wrong boat and missed our tours of historic places . The ride was still beautiful. We stopped at three different locations before returning back to base. Drinks are optional for purchase down in main floor of boat along with restrooms and indoor seating.

    I really enjoyed the City Cruise water taxi. The trip was very smooth-- on time, and easy to find…read more The views of the river were really relaxing, and I felt comfortable the whole time! You can sit either indoor or outdoor on the Boat. If you are indoor, remember to wear a mask. There is also a bathroom on the boat, as well as a snack counter. This is a fun experience for out-of-towners, but also something that took me quite a while to try as a local! Definitely a great experience to take a day trip to Mt. Vernon this way, which is what I did. Pros: Easy to find: The boat is bright yellow and says "water taxi" in black letters on it. It is impossible to miss it, I would think! Very helpful for the directionally challenged! I boarded at the Wharf, but I know that there are numerous stops. Quick Onboarding: Getting on-board was a very quick process. It is advised by the company that you arrive 15 minutes early, and I can see why, because the water taxi quickly boarded folks and took off punctually. I was able to book the trip online, and received a QR code, which I showed to a man with a scanner who was boarding people on the boat. Sooth trip: Overall, the trip was very calm and smooth. We made good speed, but nothing super fast, as there were many paddle boarders and kayakers on the water. I am sure that the bumpiness or smoothness of the ride is largely out of anyone's control, and more dependent on the weather, but my ride sure was relaxing! Fun facts, but not too many!: As you make your way on the water, the speaker shares a few fun facts about buildings that you pass, and some history on the land you see. I thought that the amount of information provided was good-- enough for me to learn something new, but not annoying or nonstop. Space: The water taxi that I boarded, which left around 8:30, was crowded but not overwhelmingly so. I actually found a spot near the bottom entrance of the boat, which was a pretty unique place to sit, and extremely comfy! No one else was really too close to me aside from the friend I traveled with, so I felt I had good space! Transport to fun places!: I took the water taxi from the DC Wharf, to Mt. Vernon-- the trip was about 80 minutes each way, and made stops all along the way. I could have also gotten off in Old Town, Alexandria, for example! This is a unique way of visiting these spots for a reasonable price. For what it's worth, Mt. Vernon was awesome too! Cons: - The confirmation emails that I received after booking online were a bit confusing, just in how they were organized and worded. As I read the email, it seemed that it was listing my initial departure time incorrectly. Eventually I figured out what the email intended to say, and was able to access my QR code, but I did have a little initial confusion there.

    Sea the City Hot Tub Boat

    Sea the City Hot Tub Boat

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    Definitely a must! We rented the entire boat for my friend's birthday and had a blast. Two hours…read morewas just enough time to see all the quintessential DC landmarks (and even planes from DCA!) The crew was phenomenal and the water was actually pretty cool. I'm definitely booking this again.

    My partner and I booked the "DC | The Ultimate VIP Date Night Package: Private Hot Tub Cruise for…read moreTwo" for our anniversary, trusting the explicit promises of a private, exclusive, and romantic experience. The reality, however, was a masterclass in deceptive marketing and a complete failure to deliver on the core tenets of the purchased package. While the on-site staff were professional and understanding, the business practices of SeaTheCity, under its owner Adam Schwartz, are profoundly misleading and warrant serious scrutiny from both consumers and regulatory bodies. Our expectation of privacy was not a mere assumption; it was a guarantee cemented by the company's own marketing language. The booking page for our "VIP Date Night Package" unequivocally states: "Private luxury Hot Tub for two - No sharing, just you and your special someone." "Group size Date Night Package is Limited to Only 2 People." "Set sail on your own VIP hot-tub boat." "...your private Washington D.C. escape." These are not ambiguous statements. They are direct, material promises that form the basis of the purchase. The phrase "Limited to Only 2 People" and the explicit "No sharing" clause leave no room for interpretation: the experience sold is for one couple, and one couple alone. Upon arriving an hour early, as instructed, we were informed by the crew that we were waiting for "the other couple" to arrive. This was not a private charter; it was a shared excursion. The very foundation of the "Ultimate VIP Date Night" was a fabrication. To be clear, the package we purchased was being sold to multiple couples on the same vessel, at the same time. The crew, to their credit, acknowledged the misleading nature of the company's advertising. While we were eventually issued a full refund, this gesture fails to remedy the situation. A refund does not compensate for the ancillary costs of transportation, the time wasted, the meticulous planning for a special occasion, or the profound disappointment of having a long-anticipated anniversary celebration collapse at the dock due to the company's duplicity. This is not a simple case of miscommunication; it is a textbook example of false advertising. From a legal standpoint, SeaTheCity's practices are deeply concerning and expose the business to significant liability. To the attention of SeaTheCity management and its owner, Adam Schwartz: Your marketing materials constitute a legally binding offer, and your failure to provide the advertised service is a breach of contract. Furthermore, your advertising practices fall squarely within the purview of deceptive trade practices as defined by federal and state law. Material Misrepresentation: Under consumer protection laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and D.C.'s corresponding consumer protection statutes, an advertisement is deceptive if it contains a representation that is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer and is "material" to their decision. The promise of a private, exclusive boat for two is not a minor detail; it is the central, defining feature of a "VIP Date Night Package." Your representations are therefore unequivocally material. Reasonable Reliance: A reasonable consumer purchasing a product advertised with phrases like "Private...for two," "No sharing," and "Group size...Limited to Only 2 People" will naturally and justifiably rely on these statements. You are cultivating an expectation of exclusivity that you knowingly fail to meet. Bait-and-Switch Tactics: This practice borders on a classic bait-and-switch, where customers are lured in by an attractive offer (a private cruise) that is not actually available as advertised, and are then presented with a lesser-quality substitute (a shared cruise). The fact that other couples are booked onto what is sold as a "Private" package for two is a willful misrepresentation. Continuing this practice exposes your company to potential legal action from consumers, class-action lawsuits, and investigation by the D.C. Attorney General's office for unfair and deceptive trade practices. The civil penalties and damage to your brand's reputation would far exceed any marginal profit gained from this deceptive booking strategy. This review serves as a stern warning to future customers: scrutinize every claim made by this company and do not expect to receive the private experience you are sold. And to the ownership of SeaTheCity: I strongly advise you to consult with legal counsel and immediately rectify your advertising and operational models to align with ethical standards and the law. Your current approach is not just a disservice to your customers; it is an unsustainable and legally perilous way to conduct business.

    Spirit of Mount Vernon/Mount Vernon Excursions - Educational tour to Mount Vernon

    Spirit of Mount Vernon/Mount Vernon Excursions

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    This is definitely a unique fun way to visit the famous Mount Vernon. It's $50 per person and an…read moreoptional extra $10 for a breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pastries, croissants, OJ/coffee/tea.) I recommend the breakfast option if you have a good appetite and it's a good deal. Mount Vernon has a food court and restaurant in their visitor center, but nothing special. The $50 includes the round trip ferry cruise, admission and mansion tour of Mount Vernon. The cruise leaves at 8:30a and takes 1.5 hours to reach Mount Vernon as it passes through the Potomac River. Throughout the ride, there is some commentary about some sites we pass by. You arrive at Mount Vernon at 10a and have to meet back at the port by 1:15p, leave by 1:30p and return back to DC by 3:00p. I thought it was a good amount of time to tour the mansion and explore Mount Vernon grounds, along with the visitor center that has a George Washington exhibit. Highly recommend the Spirit cruise!

    I don't know what some people's beef was with this cruise line. it was an awesome way to visit…read moremount Vernon from dc. Taking a tour bus cost roughly $100, and this was only $45 regular price- I was able to get a promo code online which made it about $40. You have to pick up your paper tickets at the dock before you board around 815. Then you set sail around 830 and arrive at mount Vernon at approx 1000 am It's about a half mile up to the house from the docks, but there's stuff to see along the way. You can also catch a shuttle that runs every so often. You get about 3.5 hours on the grounds to explore. I've heard some people say this isnt enough time - I can kind of see where they are coming from. Mount Vernon is huge! But for me personally, I felt it was enough time to hit the high lights. They served food (I had a breakfast sandwich) and drinks (including alcohol) on the boat for a fee. My coffee and sandwich was under $5 which seemed very fair. The bottom two decks are enclosed and the top is open - view from the open top deck is worth it. you pass lots of sights like national harbor, fort Washington, Alexandria, etc I went more towards the off season so in summer I can see it being packed. In fall it was not so busy that you felt crowded but not so empty that it felt weird. The boat leaves from 600 water st. I highly recommend!

    GoBoat

    GoBoat

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    Float DC is a fantastic and fun experience. After you sign up online, you and your group meet at…read morethe dock and he gives you the code for entry in case you have to go back and forth. The driver cannot drink so determine before you go who is doing what and then the DD of the boat will go through a 15 min overview of the boat, steering, storages etc. Everyone must sign waivers online beforehand and the driver is required to take a test on boating safety and protocols. The boats have Bluetooth capabilities so bring your phone and connectors. Life jackets are required and depending on your time slot you'll have a good amount of time to go out and come back. Steering can be a little slow so as the driver you have to be aware of your surrounds and abide by boat etiquette. If you've never steered a motor or sail boat before you may want to take a lesson or hire a captain. Handling the boat in rough water would be difficult without sone experience. All in all we had a really great time and I'd rent again but do a longer session so we can go further down the canal. Definitely recommend for all my water enthusiasts.

    Goboat was a great experience. I really want to give the experience a 5 however, it was missing a…read morescheduler. I booked on Father's Day and there was a lot of double and triple bookings that took place which turned my 2-hr 1:30 booking into a 2-hr 2:15 booking. I had baby boomers in my party so explaining what was going on to them became a little tedious. Even with that hiccup, Benny & Vusi still delivered great customer service, they were helpful in instructing us how to use the boat, as well as personable and professional. Once on the water, I truly no longer cared about the scheduling situation. With that said, I will very much likely be back.

    Capitol Express Tours - Lincoln memorial

    Capitol Express Tours

    (29 reviews)

    Private 8pm sunset tour review - I'm guessing this tour is…read morea make or break based on the guide you get, ours was lack luster. While he was nice, he didn't have a lot to add off the track I pretty sure he had memorized. I actually feel like I heard most about which monuments had the best restrooms than much of anything else (we never asked about bathroom situations). Would I book this again, no. Here is what I learned, you still walk a fair amount into these monuments from where they drop you in the golf cart vs. the people who are on the bikes and scooters. If you're really looking for the least amount of walking and able to operate those that would save you time and money. Overall, there was no value for the price tag for us and the guide kind of ruined the experience.

    Capitol Express Tours are GREAT! they picked us up at our hotel for the tour which was amazingly…read moreconvenient. Nathan, our tour guide was so friendly, personable and most important knowledgeable without feeling like we were in a classroom being lectured. He gave us plenty of time at all the sites. He even dropped us off at a Metro station after the tour and told us how to get to where we wanted to go, Postal Museum. Dropped us at Gallery Place and took the red line two stops to Union Station and the museum was right next door! Just wanted to make sure Nathan was acknowledged for his premiere service and I wanted to let you know how much my sister and I enjoyed the tour and set up our Saturday for a great day. We were on the first tour of the day to see where everything was and then spent the rest of the day going back to those places we wanted to see more of. And there were only 4 of us on the tour! THAT has never happened to me. A microphone for the tour guide and speaker wouuld be helpful if you are sitting further back in the golf cart. But overall. . . a 10 out of 10!

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