Morning commuters can now travel earlier via the water taxi service offered by the Potomac Riverboat Company. On Saturday, the Alexandria City Council approved for the morning water taxi service to start as early as 6 am, which is a change from the usual time of 9:30 am. Continue reading
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The Potomac Riverboat Company operates several authentic split sternwheelers (also known as riverboats) on the Potomac River near Alexandria VA. They also operate a pair of watertaxis which ferry passengers from the Gaylord/National Harbor to Old Town Alexandria. Unlike most cruise companies in America, the Potomac Riverboat Company does not operate "restaurant boats". Rather, they use their boats as touring and private party and or charter boats. When a vessel is chartered, whether you have a party of 2 or 200, the boat belongs exclusively to you.
The Potomac Riverboat Company offers a 40-minute narrated Seaport Cruise which plies the waters between two magnificent historic sites -- Alexandria (in Virginia) and Georgetown (on the Washington, D.C. side of the river). Passengers are treated to riverborne views of America's greatest monuments. They also offer a narrated cruise downriver to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens.
Potomac Riverboat Company was established in 1974. Potomac Riverboat Company is located at 5 Cameron St Alexandria, VA 22314. The phone number for Potomac Riverboat Company is (703) 836-2558. Potomac Riverboat Company offers the following: Washington Monuments Cruise, Alexandria Georgetown Water Taxi, Mount Vernon Cruise, Alexandria Seaport Cruise, Pirate Cruise, Baseball Water Taxi, Alexandria National Harbor Water Taxi, and private charters.
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About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
