George Washington's Mount Vernon by Water Cruise
Purchase Your TicketsCruise Highlights:
Cruise along the Potomac River to George and Martha Washington’s home, Mount Vernon . The self-guided tour of the estate includes George Washington’s tomb, an interpretive Pioneer farm, new Museum and Education Center and so much more. For more information on the Estate visit www.mountvernon.org
Price:
$2.00 discount for Roundtrip tickets purchased online only.
(Discount NOT valid for cruises departing Friday – Sunday & Holidays).
| Fare Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fare | Adult | Child (ages 6-11) |
| Roundtrip Fare (Includes admission to Mount Vernon) |
$40 | $20 |
| One-Way Fare to Mount Vernon (Includes admission to Mount Vernon) |
$28 | $15 |
One-Way Fare to Old Town |
$14 | $7 |
| Boat Only (Mount Vernon Pass Holders) (Mount Vernon Annual Pass Holder) |
$26 | $14 |
Special Notes:
- The cruise will arrive to the Mount Vernon Estate at 12:00pm and depart from the Estate at 4:00pm.
- Cruise is narrated and the tour of the Estate is self-guided.
- The Mount Vernon Estate prohibits guests from bringing any food or beverages onto the grounds (bottled water is acceptable). For information on dinning options at Mount Vernon please reference their website.
Length of Cruise: Round-trip ticket guests should dress comfortable and plan on an all day adventure!
Departure Location & Times:
| Departure Location and Times | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dock Location | Depart | Return |
| Alexandria, Virginia | 10:30am Only | 5:30pm Only |
| Gaylord National Hotel, Maryland | 11:00am Only | 4:45pm Only |
National Harbor, Maryland |
11:10am Only | 5:05pm Only |
2013 Schedule:
April 2nd – September 2nd
SPECIAL NOTES
*Monday, May 28th (Memorial Day) will run on a Sunday schedule. Sunday, May 27th will run on a Saturday schedule.
*Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day) will run on a Sunday schedule. Sunday, Sept 2nd will run on a Saturday schedule.
| Tuesday – Sunday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dock Location | Departure Time | Return Time |
| Alexandria | 10:30 AM | 5:30 PM |
| Gaylord National Harbor Hotel | 11:00 AM | 4:45 PM |
| National Harbor | 11:10 AM | 5:05 PM |
September 3rd – October 14th
| Friday – Sunday ONLY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dock Location | Departure Time | Return Time |
| Alexandria | 10:30 AM | 5:30 PM |
| Gaylord National Harbor Hotel | 11:00 AM | 4:45 PM |
| National Harbor | 11:10 AM | 5:05 PM |
October 15th – October 27th
| Saturday – Sunday ONLY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dock Location | Departure Time | Return Time |
| Alexandria | 10:30 AM | 5:30 PM |
| Gaylord National Harbor Hotel | 11:00 AM | 4:45 PM |
| National Harbor | 11:10 AM | 5:05 PM |
Photo Sightseeing Cruise:
Departs from the Mount Vernon Waterfront aboard a PRC vessel. Allows guest the opportunity to view and photograph the Estate and Fort Washington from the water during a 40-minute narrated trip. Photo Cruise ticket sold separately.
| Departure Time/Fares | |
|---|---|
| Departure | Fare |
| 1:00pm | Adult: $10 |
| 2:00pm | Child(2-11): $6 |
| 3:00pm | 40-minute narrated trip |
Mount Vernon by Bike and Boat:
- Start out in Old Town Alexandria and pedal your way along the Mount Vernon Trail to Mount Vernon Estate.
- Lock your bikes and spend the day exploring George Washington's home.
- At 4:00 P.M. board the PRC narrated boat cruise back to Old Town , VA.
- Price includes bike rental/bike pick-up, Admission in to Mount Vernon , and return boat ticket. Boat departs Mount Vernon at 4:00 P.M. and arrives in Alexandria at 5:30 P.M.
Advance reservations are required and can be done by calling 703.548.7655 or at www.bikethesites.com
| Fare Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (13 and up) | Children (6-12) | Children (2-5) | |
| Package | $63 | $40 | $20 |