Monuments at Sunset
Our most beloved cruise. Glide past the monuments as the sky turns to amber and the city lights rise over the water — the finest sunset in Washington, seen from the finest seat.
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Washington, DC · The Yards Marina
The Potomac, Privately.
Bespoke private cruises for up to six guests aboard Geronimo, a classic Down East-style yacht — monuments at golden hour, champagne on the water, and a river all your own.
A Different Way to See Washington
Not a tour. An invitation.
Cruise The Potomac offers private, curated experiences aboard Geronimo — never a crowded deck, never a script, never anyone aboard but your party and your captain.
From our home port at The Yards Marina, the capital unfolds the way few ever see it: the Washington Monument catching the last light, the Lincoln Memorial glowing across still water, cherry blossoms drifting past the bow in spring.
Every cruise is composed around you — your occasion, your pace, your people. Intimate, refined, and quietly unforgettable.
Signature Experiences
Composed around the occasion
Private DC Monument Cruise
A daytime passage along the capital's iconic waterfront — the Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center, Georgetown, and beyond — narrated with genuine local knowledge, never a script.
Reserve This Cruise →Proposals & Anniversaries
Some moments deserve a stage. We choreograph the timing, the light, and the setting — champagne chilled, the question asked against the monuments — with complete discretion.
Plan the Moment →Corporate & Client Entertainment
Impress the people who matter. A private vessel, an unhurried evening on the river, and a setting no restaurant in Washington can offer. Ideal for closing conversations and quiet celebrations.
Entertain on the Water →Wine, Champagne & Charcuterie
Curated wine menus, champagne selections, and artisanal charcuterie boards, arranged in advance and waiting aboard. Simply step on and raise a glass.
Curate Your Menu →Custom Luxury Cruises
Birthdays, milestones, photo shoots, or an idea entirely your own. Tell us what you're imagining, and we'll compose a cruise around it — route, duration, and every detail bespoke.
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The Vessel
Meet Geronimo
A classic Down East-style Mainship Pilot 34 — the timeless silhouette of a New England lobster yacht, refined for quiet luxury on the Potomac.
Her graceful sheer line, warm teak accents, and easy motion through the water recall an era when boats were built to be beautiful. Aboard, you'll find comfortable seating, an open cockpit made for conversation, and sightlines designed for taking in the capital from the water.
And because the U.S. Coast Guard limits us to six guests, intimacy isn't a marketing promise — it's the law of the vessel. Your party, your captain, and the river. No one else.
34'Mainship Pilot
6Guests Maximum
USCGLicensed Captain
Every Cruise Includes
Considered down to the last detail
Private cruise for up to 6 guests
U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain
Departure from The Yards Marina
Scenic Potomac River route
Monument & waterfront views
Comfortable, classic-yacht seating
Chilled bottled water
BYOB-friendly hospitality
Wine, champagne & charcuterie, arranged in advance
Pricing
Bespoke, by nature
From $1,250 up to $15,000 for fully bespoke experiences
Every cruise is priced by duration, route, season, and the enhancements you choose — from a golden-hour monument cruise to an evening composed entirely around your occasion. Tell us what you're celebrating, and we'll take care of the rest.
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On the Water in the Capital
Washington, DC from the Potomac River
There is no better vantage point on Washington than the water. A private boat tour on the Potomac River carries you past the monuments without the crowds, the traffic, or the schedule of a sightseeing boat — just the capital's skyline drifting by at your own pace.
Visitors searching for Washington DC boat tours often find themselves choosing between crowded decks and rigid timetables. A private Potomac River cruise aboard Geronimo is something else entirely: a luxury boat charter for your party alone, departing from The Yards Marina in the heart of the Navy Yard waterfront.
Our DC sunset cruises are timed to the golden hour, when the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial glow against the evening sky. In spring, monument cruises pass beneath drifting cherry blossoms; in summer, the river stays cool long after the city warms.
Whether you're planning a proposal cruise, an anniversary on the water, corporate client entertainment, or simply the finest private yacht experience in Washington, DC — the river is waiting, and it's yours.
Reservations
Your cruise awaits
Select your date and experience below, or reach out for a fully bespoke arrangement.
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Prefer to plan something bespoke? Email cruises@cruisethepotomac.com
Questions
Before you board
Geronimo welcomes up to six guests per cruise, in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. It's part of what keeps every cruise intimate — your party is never combined with another.
All cruises depart from The Yards Marina in Washington, DC — steps from Nationals Park on the Navy Yard waterfront, with easy access from anywhere in the city.
Please do. Cruises are BYOB-friendly, and you're welcome to bring your own food and beverages aboard. Chilled bottled water is always provided.
Absolutely. Curated wine menus, champagne selections, and artisanal charcuterie boards can be arranged in advance, so everything is aboard and waiting when you step on.
Your safety and comfort come first. If conditions aren't suitable for a beautiful cruise, we'll work with you to reschedule — or provide a full refund.
Yes. Geronimo is equipped with a private, enclosed head (marine restroom) below deck.
Completely. Every cruise is exclusively yours — we never sell individual tickets or combine parties. The vessel, the route, and the evening belong to you.
Cruises start at $1,250, with fully bespoke experiences ranging up to $15,000. Pricing depends on duration, route, season, and any custom enhancements you'd like arranged.