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.

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.

Well, it looks like Mother Nature really wants us to get the 2025 boating season going! OK… we’re in!
03/05/2025

Well, it looks like Mother Nature really wants us to get the 2025 boating season going! OK… we’re in!

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.)

10/17/2024

The “October Surprise“ is here... 10% off fall foliage tours, and just in time for some fabulous boating weather.

(Plus, it’s always warm in our climate-controlled yacht salon.)

Use code *OCT10* at checkout when you book online at http://www.embarkdc.com, or give us a call: 888-634-3335



* 10% off applies to cruises booked through October 31, 2014. Call for details and limitations.

Custom-crafted, captained cruises for up to 6 passengers from 10 locations in the Washington DC area. Idle quietly past DC's iconic sights, or speed down the Potomac.

Fall colors… Potomac River near Historic Occoquan, Virginia.
10/14/2024

Fall colors… Potomac River near Historic Occoquan, Virginia.

Good morning Washington! Looking like a beautiful 3-day weekend ahead…
10/12/2024

Good morning Washington! Looking like a beautiful 3-day weekend ahead…

A few pictures from last weekend. Upcoming weekend: sunny and mid to upper 70s.
10/09/2024

A few pictures from last weekend. Upcoming weekend: sunny and mid to upper 70s.

🌞 + 🛥️ = 😃 !(Book your fall 🍁 cruise today! ✔️)
10/03/2024

🌞 + 🛥️ = 😃 !

(Book your fall 🍁 cruise today! ✔️)

Sun setting low enough to illuminate the underside of Memorial Bridge.
09/16/2024

Sun setting low enough to illuminate the underside of Memorial Bridge.

It’s another warm, sunny September Sunday on the Potomac.
09/15/2024

It’s another warm, sunny September Sunday on the Potomac.

Just starting to see the 🍃 go from green to a hint of gold 🍂. Plenty of good weather and boating left. Photo from yester...
09/15/2024

Just starting to see the 🍃 go from green to a hint of gold 🍂. Plenty of good weather and boating left. Photo from yesterday’s private tour.

It’s a beautiful Sunday for a fun day, and we’re already at the docks, so we’re doing a “we’re already here” discount da...
09/08/2024

It’s a beautiful Sunday for a fun day, and we’re already at the docks, so we’re doing a “we’re already here” discount day. Call us for last minute bookings. 1 (888) 634-3335

Clouds add drama. Beautiful light this evening.
09/08/2024

Clouds add drama. Beautiful light this evening.

“Just” a random snap from a morning cruise today. (No monuments up here.) Above Georgetown are more than 3 navigable mil...
09/07/2024

“Just” a random snap from a morning cruise today. (No monuments up here.) Above Georgetown are more than 3 navigable miles of what feels like (no, actually is) a total escape from the city. It’s already much quieter and more peaceful on the water, but up here, and around that bend, it’s a whole different world. Join us for an escape within an escape.

Address

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

Telephone

+18886343335

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Few boats follow the Potomac River all the way north to Chain Bridge. A scenic, narrow, and serene stretch of water, often very quiet (even at the bridge), and ideal for fishing. Paddle boards and kayaks join in on weekends and good weather weekdays.

Another beautiful day on the water. (It’s cooler out here.)

Fireworks are the best over water! And from the water! Competing impressively against the July 4th DC show… happy 275th birthday, Alexandria! @visitalexva

Through this upcoming (warm) weekend, and into Tuesday, add a rare experience to your DC monuments tour: all of the @clipperrace sailing boats are docked at our home port @wharfmarina. They just completed leg 7 of their around the world race, from Panama.
Through this upcoming (warm) weekend, and into Tuesday, add a rare experience to your DC monuments tour: all of the @clipperrace sailing boats are docked at our home port @wharfmarina. They just completed leg 7 of their around the world race, from Panama.

Enjoy them from our recommended perspective: the (cooler) water view!

Walking Memorials
Walking Memorials

The Washington Monument… getting its steps in on Memorial Day Weekend.

Cruise ships in DC?
Cruise ships in DC?

Cruise ships in DC? Yep, DC is a waterfront destination of consequence. Join us for a private (slightly smaller) boat tour of the monuments.

The beautiful emerald Potomac awaits to host your Memorial Day private cruise, passing by multiple memorials, under Memorial Bridge, and with views of Arlington National Cemetery.

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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)