City Cruises Washington DC: Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Description
Set sail for a memorable experience on the Potomac River with a Washington, DC Signature Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor a chef-prepared buffet and bottomless mimosas while staying cozy and warm in our comfortable indoor areas. Marvel at unparalleled views of Washington, DC's iconic landmarks, such as the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from inside or enjoy fresh breezes on the open-air decks. This fun-filled dining experience for all ages is complete with lively DJ entertainment, dancing, games, and a fully stocked cash bar. Elevate your weekend plans with a one-of-a-kind brunch cruise on the water!
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The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington
The Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial that honors the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.
The Wharf is DC's most exciting waterfront neighborhood. It is home to over 80 restaurants and shops, four hotels, and thousands of residents and workers
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note: Although we offer children 3 years old and under free admission, please enter how many children are attending in the field provided, so that we can accommodate them on the cruise.
- A valid photo ID for all participating guests is required at check-in.
- Dress code: we encourage casual attire that is informal and comfortable (khakis, nice jeans, dresses, casual button-up shirts/blouses).
- Boarding begins 30 mins before departure.
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old can purchase non-alcoholic drinks.
- Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests must arrive early, as late arrivals will likely miss the boat.
Reviews(11)
The experience was good, it was a little bit costly and the length of visit was short. Th atmosphere was great, crowd size very good, the staffs were very helpful and attentif. The DJ was great and played very nice music. The best part was the food and dancing
It’s always great hearing from our guests, and we thank you for taking the time to review our experience. It was a pleasure hosting you & we hope to see you again soon.
Do Not Go. I'm food services manager so I am giving good advice. The buffett served the absolute worst food I have eaten in the last 25 years. How bad? Take the worst hospital food and knock it down 3 notches. Overcooked vegetables ( khaki green broccoli) pasta stuffed somehow but unrecognizable, desserts, I could not identify the cake except it was gray. I've purchased wholesale for Universities and there is a range of options of quality and City Cruises bought the bottom of the barrel quality while charging over 150.00! The owners should be arrested for criminal negligence. You can say I'm just a poor sport or mean spirited. That is your right, but don't say you weren't warned.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet expectations. Food quality is important to us, and we will be reviewing your comments with our team to address the concerns you raised. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Boat, food. Crew, waiters were fabulous. The boat is like walking into 5 star resturant. Many people were dressed up but we were in casual close and felt comfortable. Wide section of food from eggs to prime rib.. at least 20 different delicious desserts. As soon as your seated the mimosas are poured. The views are beautiful of DC to Georgetown. Then DJ starts and the dancing started. There were many groups there for celebrations. Ask for Maurice he was the best waiter, always there with a smile and champion bottle.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, views, and welcoming atmosphere aboard. It’s great to hear the DJ, dancing, and service all made your experience memorable—especially with Maurice. We appreciate you celebrating with us and hope to see you again soon!
The experience was wonderful. The food variety was great. Entertainment at the time was okay. The admission fee was not bad at all. I wished that the length of visit or ride was a little longer. Atmosphere was fine, unfortunately they cannot control who books their events. The experience overall was good.
Booked this cruise as the highlight of our visit to Washington. Totally disappointed, no atmosphere, the dining area had a dividing wall to stop us from seeing the other side of the river and, more importantly, the "Sunset." Drink service was appalling, so I ended up going to the bar ourselves. The AC was set on freezing cold. Food, the main course, was served 1 hr 20 mins after the starter, and the main was cold. We did complain to the management on the boat to no avail. The 4 people in our party moved to the bar to get a better atmosphere and feel part of the cruise. People were still being service food when the boat docked. A total disappointing evening.
Hello Stephens, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We’re disappointed to hear you were not satisfied with your recent visit and to understand the situation better, we’d like to have a team member personally connect with you. At your convenience, please contact us at 800-459-8105 or chat with us on https://www.cityexperiences.com/. Thank you again for your time.
The staff were good. We were seated by the buffet line and had people standing next to us. They shouldn’t have tables in that area. Food was fine.
Thanks for your feedback, Sandy! We're glad you enjoyed the staff and the food. We appreciate your thoughts on the seating arrangement and will take them into consideration for future experiences. Your insights help us improve!
Fabulous way to find hidden gems either super friendly & knowledgeable guides. We had a great, small group which meant we could chat to everyone
Hello. The clients showed up at the indicated time and were informed that there was no reservation in their name, as they hadn't received any payment from Viator. Could you please verify and, if applicable, refund what you paid? Thank you.
Thank you for notifying us regarding this situation. We’re incredibly sorry to hear about your experience and would like to investigate the situation further. To connect with a team member, please email us at guest.services@cityexperiences.com. Thank you for your time, and we hope to hear from you to resolve this issue soon.
This is a unique way to visit Washington DC without having to walk around town. The cruise departs the DC wharf area, lasts about 3 hours (including boarding, etc) with a DJ spinning tunes, and a dance floor for folks who like dancing! The Sunday brunch is buffet style, bring a fun group to make up for the ok food. The vessel is completely glassed so pretty much all the seats are good for viewing sites. Lots of photo ops with familiar DC back drops, bring your camaras! We parked at a garage just outside the boarding area. Great time.
Thanks, ReviewNomadette! We're thrilled you enjoyed the unique experience our cruise offers. It’s great to hear you had fun dancing and capturing those beautiful DC views. We appreciate your feedback on the brunch and hope to see you again for another memorable adventure!
Unfortunately, my experience was regretfully memorable — My bf and I had booked this cruise the day before to celebrate our anniversary, but were denied entry onto the cruise and had to watch it sail away, without us. We booked the cruise through trip advisor only to arrive and be told the had no record of our reservation due to a system error. Despite providing all confirmation details—tickets, emails, credit card transactions, etc.—the ONLY solution City Cruises offered was for me to contact TripAdvisor directly and ask for a refund. After traveling across the city to ensure we arrived on time, early in fact, it was incredibly frustrating that the company refused to assist in correcting the problem. It would have been appreciated if City Cruises had made an effort to resolve the issue, maybe called trip advisor since we proved proof of our reservation, or even allowed us on and settled it once we returned to the Pier. Fortunately, TripAdvisor was understanding, apologetic, and issued a full refund within 48 hours. To avoid any potential issues, I highly recommend calling ahead to confirm your reservation is on the list before arriving.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we deeply regret the frustration this situation caused. We understand how important your anniversary celebration was, and we are truly sorry that you were unable to enjoy the cruise as planned. We appreciate your feedback, and we will review our processes to ensure better communication and support for future guests. We’re glad to hear that TripAdvisor was able to assist you, and we hope that you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more seamless experience.
