Boat Rental @The Wharf DC No License Required Be your own Captain

Washington DC, USA

High interest

Booked 10+ times today.

1 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What's Included

We offer what is know as a bare boat rental.

Food and Drinks
Bimini Top

$28.00 per person
Pet Fee

$28.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

101 Market Square SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Please meet us at the Market Pier next to the Pepsi Machine. When you have everyone in your party give us a call at 202-941-1816 and we will check you in from there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Life jackets for all people on board.
Life jackets for all children under 14 must be worn at all times and provided by GoBoat.

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

2.9

based on 7 reviews

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Tanisha_M, Jul 2026

Wanted an extra hour disappointed it wasn’t an option. The guys were awesome the manager sucked for not approving the extra hours since it was still open.

This was the first most...

Tajsahe_W, Jul 2026

This was the first most worst experience of my life, we didn’t get on a boat at our booking time. We waited hours for a boat and they close at 9. They were taking people that weren’t there before us. Just so unpleasant

Angry

Tyshay_P, Jul 2026

I paid for a self boat ride they never sent over to confirm my reservation so I travel from Delaware to Washington DC for nothing then they wanted me to double pay after I’ve already paid and it was my husband birthday

Fun but unorganized

Tiffany_C, Jul 2026

The actual boat experience was great! Steering can be a little challenging at first, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes fairly easy and enjoyable. My main concern was with the logistics and overall organization. I arrived 15 minutes early for my scheduled time but ended up waiting approximately an hour due to an emergency involving another boat. There appeared to be only one staff member managing all of the appointments, which made the wait feel especially long and tiring, particularly given how hot it was that day. Unfortunately, there was no shaded waiting area, water provided, or other accommodation offered for the extended delay. Overall, I enjoyed the boat experience itself, but I would recommend booking an earlier time slot if possible. Later appointments may be more likely to experience delays, and waiting for an extended period in the heat can take away from an otherwise enjoyable experience.

Everything was smooth,...

meka_J, Jul 2026

Everything was smooth, even the parking instructions. Only thing is the timing and the person coming to get you from the gate. It was almost 100 degree and we had to stand and wait for about 30mins until we could actually get to the boat.