Embark - DC Boat Tours

Embark - DC Boat Tours Custom-crafted, captained cruises for up to 6 passengers from 10 locations in the Washington DC area. All tours are escorted by a U.S.

Idle quietly past DC's iconic sights, or speed down the Potomac. Embark offers a private, customized and memorable nautical experience with cruises on the Potomac River. Coast Guard-certified Captain who will take you, by water, to famous sights and landmarks in this wonderful Capital City including the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Tidal Basin, Kennedy Center, the Watergate Complex, Memorial Bridge, Fort Washington and Mount Vernon among others.

It’s sunny and beautiful out here. Join us for a private boat tour this Memorial Day Weekend!
05/25/2025

It’s sunny and beautiful out here. Join us for a private boat tour this Memorial Day Weekend!

And add a private Monuments boat tour right from the Alexandria waterfront!
05/10/2025

And add a private Monuments boat tour right from the Alexandria waterfront!

Join us for a last-minute, private (your family only) monuments cruise this weekend! Mom will think you’ve been planning...
05/08/2025

Join us for a last-minute, private (your family only) monuments cruise this weekend! Mom will think you’ve been planning it for months! Even locals love DC from this totally different perspective!

Arrive by boat this Sunday…. Weather looks perfect.
04/25/2025

Arrive by boat this Sunday…. Weather looks perfect.

04/22/2025

Add views from the water to your elevated views from The Capital Wheel! Arrive by boat or enjoy a private boat trip from...
04/17/2025

Add views from the water to your elevated views from The Capital Wheel! Arrive by boat or enjoy a private boat trip from National Harbor, for the whole family!

Let’s go!
03/29/2025

Let’s go!

03/29/2025
Come see it from the water!
03/29/2025

Come see it from the water!

Cherry Blossom season springs soon! Join us on for crowd-free views from the water of this annual expression of nature's...
03/15/2025

Cherry Blossom season springs soon! Join us on for crowd-free views from the water of this annual expression of nature's beauty, as well as views and reflections of the monuments and other DC sights.

It's another beautiful fall day today. Join us for a last minute fall colors cruise up river (we’re already on our way t...
10/31/2024

It's another beautiful fall day today. Join us for a last minute fall colors cruise up river (we’re already on our way to The Washington Harbour, Georgetown, but can meet you anywhere.)

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650 Wharf Street, SW
Washington D.C., DC
20024

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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+18886343335

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Your day. Your boat. Your way.

Private, customized boat tours of the Washington DC area waterways (from Mt. Vernon to Georgetown).

Go near or far, fast or slow. See the sights or relax on anchor. Your captain provides a tour narrative, if desired. Food and beverages may be brought aboard. Up to 6 guests per boat. Have more friends? Add more boats! Dogs allowed on some boats (yes, we have life vests for dogs too).

Always with a friendly USCG-licensed Embark captain. All cruises are fully customizable & available by the hour, departing from docks in DC, MD, and VA: WASHINGTON, DC - Wharf Transit Pier in SW - Gangplank Marina in SW - Georgetown Dock (Washington Harbour) - The Yard Marina in SE - James Creek Marina in SW (DC United/Audi Field) VIRGINIA - Columbia Island Marina in VA (adjacent to Pentagon) - Alexandria City Marina (Old Town Alexandria, VA) - Mount Vernon Wharf (VA) MARYLAND - National Harbor MD (under the ferris wheel) - Ga***rd Hotel (private dock of the hotel by permission of Ga***rd only, not for the general public)