Old Town Alexandria boat tours
private Potomac River Cruises from alexandria, virginia
• Old Town, Alexandria VA •
Address for Uber, Lyft, Taxis, & GPS:
100 Cameron St.
Alexandria VA 22314
(Corner of N. Union & Cameron)
To reserve your cruise from Alexandria, select an option below:
Q: Where do I meet my boat for Alexandria boat tours?
The Alexandria City Marina is located in the historic Old Town district. Guests typically embark at the platform near the entrance to the Blackwall Hitch restaurant, next to a small ticket booth used by Potomac River Boat Company (view image). We will be in touch by phone as our meeting time approaches to confirm details.
Q: What will I see when I start with an Alexandria VA boat cruise?
For these boat tours, Alexandria VA is only the beginning… So, you’ll see whatever you want to see from the Potomac River, including DC’s monuments and other iconic sights. We offer private boat cruises, so you choose your destinations in the Washington DC area. See the sights page, and learn more through our website.
Q: Does Alexandria charge an additional embarkation fee?
Yes, Alexandria City Marina charges a $100 fee in addition to our fees. Some of our DC-based locations do not charge a fee. Feel free to contact us for details.
Q: Are there take-out food options nearby we can use for a meal aboard?
Yes! Lots. Riverside Taco Company, Vola’s Dockside Grill (both at the marina) | Pizza Paradiso | Mai Thai | Miron Mixon’s Pitmaster Barbecue | Starbucks (all only a block or so away)
Adult beverages: Grape & Bean (6 min. walk) | CVS (7 min. walk) | Christmas Attic (3 min. walk, but limited selection)
Q: What restaurants are co-located at the marina?
Vola’s Dockside Grill | Also at the marina: Blackwall Hitch | Chart House | Hi-Tide Lounge (cocktails and light fare)
Q: Are there other nearby restaurants?
There are countless options — here are a few: Virtue Feed & Grain (American) | Bilbo Baggins (American) | | Chadwicks (American) | O’Connell’s (Irish Pub) | Columbia Firehouse (American) | Mai Thai | Take the free trolly up King Street to: Magnolia’s (Southern) | The Majestic (American) | Hank’s Oyster Bar (Seafood) | Vermillion (American, farm-to-table, and excellent)
Q: What’s your favorite fine dining restaurant? Restaurant Eve
Q: Are there other nearby attractions for before and after my Alexandria cruise?
Sure… here are a few Alexandria VA tourist destinations worth a visit: Torpedo Factory Art Center | Lyceum Museum | Gadsby’s Tavern & Museum | Market Square | Carlyle House
Q: I have more questions about your private boat and yacht cruises. Where do I start?
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