Glide across the water on a stable stand-up paddleboard for a flexible 1- or 2-hour session
Paddle together on calm waters with flexible 2–4 hour rental options
Paddle scenic waters with flexible 2–4 hour hire durations
Enjoy flexible 2–4 hour outings on a nimble two-person boat
A Flying Scot sailboat rental for experienced sailors
Paddle National Harbor in a beginner-friendly sit-on-top kayak
Paddle the Potomac with waterfront views from National Harbor
Explore National Harbor from the water on a pedal boat
Explore National Harbor from the water in a canoe built for easy paddling
Paddle a sit-on-top single kayak from Columbia Island Marina
Paddle the Anacostia River with a single kayak rental
Rent a double kayak on the Anacostia River from James Creek Marina
Charter the 72-foot Patriot yacht for a private Potomac cruise (up to 13 guests)
Charter the vintage motor yacht Independence for a private Potomac cruise
Host a river celebration with 360-degree views, a dance floor and party-ready amenities
Set sail with open-air deck space, dancing, and panoramic cabin views
Take in panoramic Potomac River views from a spacious public cruise
See Washington's memorials from a calm Tidal Basin kayak
Pedal the Tidal Basin for memorial views from the water
Paddle the calm Washington Channel with easy sit-on-top doubles and flexible 1–4 hour rentals.
Paddle the calm Washington Channel from The Wharf with board, paddle, and PFD included
Paddle the Washington Channel with a single kayak rental at the Wharf
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.