Washington DC Architecture Cruise: Design on the Water

Get a whole new perspective on the design of the District!

See Washington DC’s architectural icons, gain an in-depth understanding of the city’s rich and tumultuous history, and enjoy the Federal Capital from a unique vantage point sailing along the Potomac River!

Casting off from Georgetown with your expert architecture guide from DC Design Tours and professional crew from Capitol River Cruises, your cruise will sail south on the Potomac. With live guided commentary, enjoy views of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Georgetown Waterfront, sail past Teddy Roosevelt Island, under the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and along the National Mall and Tidal Basin.

Passengers will learn all about the area’s architectural and historical gems—like the Watergate Hotel, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Pentagon, and Kennedy Center— and some lesser-known fascinating landmarks, like the C&O Canal, Lyndon Baines Johnson Grove, and Navy-Merchant Marine Memorials from the comfort of a covered boat. Enjoy an evening on the water and experience DC from a different perspective!

This tour is also available as a private charter for one to three hours! Please get in touch for pricing and scheduling information.

What to Bring

Sturdy shoes, bottled water and comfortable clothes are recommended! Refreshments and snacks are available for purchase, and there are restrooms on-board.

Where to Meet

• Meet your guide and boat at Washington Harbour Georgetown at the west (upriver) end of the dock across from restaurant Fiola Mare.
• GPS Address: 3050 K Street NW Washington DC 20007
• The tour concludes back at the dock.

Sights and Stops include:

• Georgetown Waterfront
• Francis Scott Key Bridge
• The Watergate Hotel
• The Kennedy Center
• Teddy Roosevelt Island
• Arts of War and Peace Sculptures
• Lincoln Memorial
• John Ericsson Memorial
• Arlington National Cemetery
• The Pentagon
• Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial

Cancellation Policy

Tours run rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather. If a tour is canceled due to weather, you will be notified as soon as possible via email, phone, and text, and will receive a full refund.

Tickets may be canceled for a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled tour time. Within 24 hours, tickets are non-refundable. Please note that cruises require a minimum number of participants to operate. If this minimum is not met, you will be notified at least 12 hours in advance and issued a full refund.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled date and time, you may request to transfer your ticket to a future tour, subject to availability. A $5 per ticket rebooking fee applies.