Private Potomac River Boat Tour From Mount Vernon
Customize a private Potomac River cruise from Mount Vernon for up to 6 guests
Duration
3 hr
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Private boat, Licensed captain
Highlights
Explore the Potomac River on a private boat tour departing from George Washington’s Mount Vernon dock. Choose your pace and route, and opt in to a captain-led narrative as you cruise past Washington, DC sights.
- Depart from Mount Vernon’s private dock on the Potomac River
- Customize your route by the hour (3-hour minimum from Mount Vernon)
- See DC landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and The Pentagon
- Bring your own food and adult beverages to enjoy onboard
- Bring dogs along, with dog life vests available
- Add extra boats if your group is larger than 6 guests
Things to know
Mount Vernon charges a docking fee of $50 one way or $100 round trip, added during booking. Children under 13 must wear life vests as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather and you cannot reschedule. 100% charge for no-shows. 100% charge if you cancel within 24 hours of scheduled launch time.
FAQs
Book per boat for up to 6 guests. If your group is larger, add more boats.
Meet at Mount Vernon’s private dock on the Potomac River, located directly below the estate on the north (upriver) side. Your captain will call your cell number to coordinate the exact meet-up point and will call about 5 minutes before arriving at the dock.
Arrive a few minutes before launch time to sign paperwork and to fit children under 13 with life vests (required by the U.S. Coast Guard).
Meeting details
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, Virginia
More about The Pentagon
The Pentagon rises along the western bank of the Potomac River, an unmistakable five-sided silhouette that has come to symbolize American defense and resolve. Viewing The Pentagon from the water offers a perspective most visitors never experience, as the building's vast footprint and quiet riverside setting unfold in a way that simply isn't possible from the road. On a private boat tour from Washington, DC to Mount Vernon, the Potomac becomes your front-row seat to this landmark, with the cruise tracing the same historic waterway that has carried leaders, sailors, and citizens past The Pentagon for generations.
As your private vessel glides downriver, The Pentagon appears amid a sweeping panorama that also takes in the monuments of the National Mall, the spires of Georgetown, and the wooded Virginia shoreline. The breeze off the Potomac carries the scent of river water and warm sun on the deck, while your captain shares context about the landmarks passing by. The contrast is striking: one moment you are admiring the marble grandeur of the capital's memorials, the next you are watching The Pentagon's clean geometric lines slip past, before the river bends toward the green bluffs leading to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. It is a journey that links the symbols of modern America with the home of its first president, all from the calm of your own private boat.
This experience is ideal for history enthusiasts, photographers, couples seeking a memorable outing, and families who want to see Washington's icons without the crowds of bus tours or observation decks. Travelers fascinated by The Pentagon and the broader story of American government will appreciate the unhurried pace, the open sightlines, and the chance to ask questions as you cruise. Whether you are marking a special occasion or simply craving a fresh angle on the capital region, a private Potomac journey past The Pentagon to Mount Vernon turns a day on the water into a moving portrait of America's past and present.