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This sunset sightseeing cruise departs from Georgetown Washington Harbour and spends about 45 minutes on the Potomac River as the sun goes down. See Washington D.C.'s signature landmarks, including the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, from a fresh perspective on the water. Listen to live English commentary from your guide while you photograph the city glowing in the evening light. You can also buy drinks at the onboard bar for a relaxing evening.

Depart from Georgetown Washington Harbour
and cruise the Potomac at sunset
Board the Nightingales for a sunset sightseeing cruise of about 45 minutes. Departing from and returning to Georgetown Washington Harbour, the boat cruises leisurely along the Potomac River just as the sun begins to set. Your guide introduces the main landmarks in English.
Admire Washington D.C.'s landmarks from the river

The cruise heads south along the Potomac toward the 14th Street Bridge, passing the Kennedy Center, the Watergate complex, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and Arlington Memorial Bridge. Near the 14th Street Bridge the boat turns around and returns to Georgetown. Along the way you can also see Theodore Roosevelt Island, Arlington House, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the U.S. Capitol in the distance.
Capture the waterfront in golden light

As the sun sinks lower, the monuments and riverbanks are bathed in golden light, perfect for evening photos. Drinks and light snacks are available for purchase at the onboard bar, and there is a restroom on board.
※ The cruise operates rain or shine.
※ The itinerary is subject to change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Capitol River Cruises
3050 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Meeting point info:
Board the Nightingale at the dock at the end of 31st Street, across from Fiola Mare restaurant at Georgetown Washington Harbour. The cruise returns to the same dock.
3050 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA