Hornblower Cruises

Hornblower Cruises—including Odyssey Cruises and Spirit Cruises—are suspended through 2020 and will resume in 2021. View the Potomac Riverboat Company website for updates.

From dinner cruises to sightseeing to longer excursions all the way to Mount Vernon, Hornblower Cruises and Events (formerly known as Entertainment Cruises) offers water experiences beyond compare. Choose from a variety of dining and sightseeing cruises conveniently docked at The Wharf to explore the nation’s capital from the Potomac.

Odyssey Savor delicious entrees and desserts as this glass-enclosed vessel drifts by the sights—accompanied by a relaxing atmosphere and live music.

Spirit of Washington Cruises A unique mix of dining, entertainment, and views, Spirit of Washington offers offers lunch, dinner, and holiday cruises, plus a variety of themed cruises.

Spirit of Mount Vernon The only round-trip cruise to Mount Vernon directly from Washington, DC, this tour is both scenic and educational—and includes admission to George Washington's estate and gardens.

Elite Private Yachts Host your own event or plan an unforgettable jaunt on the Potomac by chartering one of our two private yachts. Our sleek vessels are the perfect backdrop for weddings and other special occasions.

Sightseeing Cruises See the famous monuments of Washington, DC from an entirely new perspective on this narrated sightseeing cruise. You’ll travel along the Potomac River while taking in breathtaking views of the Washington monuments and famous landmarks.

Sightseeing cruises depart from Transit Pier (970 Wharf St SW). Dining cruises (all others) depart from Pier 4 (580 Water St SW).