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Visiting Mount Vernon By Boat

Travel to and from Mount Vernon via boat!

Spirit Cruises Aboard The Spirit of Mount Vernon
Take a roundtrip cruise aboard the Spirit of Mount Vernon from Washington, D.C., or choose a one-way trip either arriving at or departing from Mount Vernon. All cruises include admission to Mount Vernon with the exception of the one-way cruise that departs from the estate.

The Potomac Spirit docks at Pier 4 at 6th and Water Streets, SW in Washington, D.C. The departure time is 8:30 a.m. with arrival at Mount Vernon scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The Spirit departs Mount Vernon at 1:30 p.m. and returns to Pier 4 in Washington at 3:00 p.m.

Roundtrip fare includes admission to Mount Vernon.

Adults - $44.95
Seniors - $42.95
Children ages 6 through 11 - $38.95
Children 5 and under - FREE          

2013 Schedule
March 15-24:                   Friday, Saturday, Sunday
March 26-August 18:       Tuesday through Sunday
August 23-October 20:    Friday, Saturday Sunday
Special Monday Holiday Cruises: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day                                                                            

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Spirit Cruises at 1-866-211-3811 or visit http://www.cruisetomountvernon.com.

Potomac Riverboat Company Aboard The Miss Christin
The Potomac Riverboat Company offers roundtrip boat transportation to Mount Vernon from the Old Town Alexandria waterfront and the Gaylord Hotel at the new National Harbor. These narrated cruises include admission to Mount Vernon.

The Miss Christin departs the Alexandria City Marina at Cameron and Union Streets at 10:30 a.m. and National Harbor at 11:00am, the Gaylord  Hotel at 11:05 a.m. She departs Mount Vernon at 4:00 p.m. and returns to National Harbor at 4:55 p.m, the Gaylord hotel at 5:05 p.m. and Alexandria at 5:30 p.m.

Roundtrip fare Includes admission to Mount Vernon.

Adults - $40
Children ages 6 through 11 - $20
Children 5 and under - FREE

For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Potomac Riverboat Company at (703) 684-0580 or visit http://www.potomacriverboatco.com.