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DC: City Cruises Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

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See the sights of Washington DC from onboard the Spirit of Washington with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Potomac River. Enjoy a buffet dining experience as you sail, and delight in panoramic views.

Board your vessel and receive a personal greeting. Have your photo taken by the ship's photographer to capture the memory before being seated at your private table. Once there, gorge on your lunch or dinner buffet consisting of creative entrees prepared fresh daily and listen to the onboard music.

After your meal, visit any of the three climate-controlled decks as you glide by the sights.

LUNCH/DINNER BUFFET SAMPLE MENU

SALADS FIELD GREEN SALAD (G*)(VG)Tomatoes | Cucumbers | Carrots | Ranch Dressing | Balsamic Dressing

KALE QUINOA SALAD (G*)(VG)(V)Quinoa | Roasted Red Pepper | Spinach | Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD (V)Sweet Peas | White Beans | Scallions

MAIN HONEY SESAME CHICKEN (G*)Scallions | Fresno Chillies

OVEN ROASTED WHITEFISH (G*)Spicy Tomato | White Bean Ragu

BAKED ZITI PASTA (V)Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | Spinach Cream Sauce

ROOT VEGETABLE FRICASSEE (G*)(VG)(V)Idaho Potatoes | Broccoli | Grape Tomatoes | Gremolata | Cauliflower Coconut Cream Sauce

COMPLEMENTSROASTED BROCCOLI (G*)(VG)(V)Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (G*)(V)Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic

DESSERTSIGNATURE DESSERT STATION (V)Cakes | Brownies | Seasonal Fruit | *May Contain Nuts

*Menus subject to change

About this activity

  • Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable

  • Duration 2 - 2.5 hours

    Check availability to see starting times

Highlights

  • Feast on an extensive attended buffet lunch or dinner
  • Admire 360° views from the observation decks as you cruise the Potomac River.
  • View DC landmarks like the Washington Monument, National Harbor, and Old Town.

Description

See the sights of Washington DC from onboard the Spirit of Washington with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Potomac River. Enjoy a buffet dining experience as you sail, and delight in panoramic views. Board your vessel and receive a personal greeting. Have your photo taken by the ship's photographer to capture the memory before being seated at your private table. Once there, gorge on your lunch or dinner buffet consisting of creative entrees prepared fresh daily and listen to the onboard music. After your meal, visit any of the three climate-controlled decks as you glide by the sights. LUNCH/DINNER BUFFET SAMPLE MENUSALADS FIELD GREEN SALAD (G*)(VG)Tomatoes | Cucumbers | Carrots | Ranch Dressing | Balsamic Dressing KALE QUINOA SALAD (G*)(VG)(V)Quinoa | Roasted Red Pepper | Spinach | Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD (V)Sweet Peas | White Beans | Scallions MAIN HONEY SESAME CHICKEN (G*)Scallions | Fresno Chillies OVEN ROASTED WHITEFISH (G*)Spicy Tomato | White Bean Ragu BAKED ZITI PASTA (V)Aged Reggiano Parmesan Cheese | Mozzarella Cheese | Spinach Cream Sauce ROOT VEGETABLE FRICASSEE (G*)(VG)(V)Idaho Potatoes | Broccoli | Grape Tomatoes | Gremolata | Cauliflower Coconut Cream Sauce COMPLEMENTSROASTED BROCCOLI (G*)(VG)(V)Toasted Garlic | Chili Flakes GARLIC MASHED POTATOES (G*)(V)Idaho Potatoes | Roasted Garlic DESSERTSIGNATURE DESSERT STATION (V)Cakes | Brownies | Seasonal Fruit | *May Contain Nuts *Menus subject to change

Inclusions

  • 2-hour or 2.5-hour cruise on the Spirit of Washington
  • Buffet lunch or plated dinner
  • Music
  • Unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea

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Becca
Zee and Chillay were over-the-top! Extremely pleasant staff and atmosphere. The chef had a special surprise for us birthday celebrants! All round great experience. 1st class and 5 stars all the way!!!...
Princess
When I tell you I THOROUGHLY enjoyed myself, PLEASE believe it! This was the MOST fun day time cruise I've been on. I was by myself and STILL had a blast! The DJ really had the boat rocking. Good musi...

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