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Special Events
Canine Cruises
Potomac Riverboat Company offers this fun and unique cruise on every Thursday of the months of May through September. It will include a 40-minute tour of Alexandria's seaport.
All are invited, with or without a four legged friend. A howling experience for all! The dog rides free, but the human must pay for their ride.
Dogs must be on a 6ft FLAT leash.
Reservations are not required, but limited space is available. Purchase tickets at the Alexandria ticket booth or online.
Cruise Highlights:
Departing from Alexandria City Marina
Aboard the Admiral Tilp
May through September
Thursday Evenings
Sailing times: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm
40 minute Alexandria Seaport Cruise
$14.00 per person – 1 dog per person
Dogs ride FREE!
Pirate on the Potomac Cruise
During this 40-minute cruise, children of all ages will be entertained with music and tales of piracy on the Potomac River. This cruise will also feature Alexandria’s historic seaport and its landmarks.
Roundtrip Fare
Adult $14
Senior $12
Children (ages 2-11) $8
May through September
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
11:00am and 12:00 pm
Reservations are not necessary, however, we do recommend that you arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to purchase your ticket. Boarding will begin 15 minutes prior to the tour. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fireworks Cruises
Join us for a private party aboard one of our boats on one of these four occasions to enjoy fireworks on the Potomac River:
Saturday, June 14, 2008– Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival
Thursday, July 3, 2008– National Harbour Celebrates the Fourth of July
Friday, July 4, 2008– America’s Fourth of July festivities
Saturday, July 12, 2008– Alexandria’s Annual Birthday Celebration
Due to FAA regulations and National Park Service rules, the actual timing of the fireworks may vary each evening.