Get to The Wharf on the Water
If you’re checking out the region’s waterfront destinations, there’s no better way to travel than by water taxi. Come to The Wharf’s Transit Pier to catch a ride to Georgetown in DC, Old Town Alexandria in Virginia, or National Harbor in Maryland—and enjoy the scenic views of the nation’s capital from the Potomac.
Due to water conditions, the Water Taxi operates March-December each year.
Fares and Hours to Georgetown, Alexandria, and National Harbor
Water Taxi rates and schedule vary throughout the season.
View the Water Taxi schedule and purchase tickets
Get Your Fill at The Wharf
Fresh seafood is a given on the waterfront. But The Wharf offers more, including a wide selection of distinctive choices for food, drinks, and entertainment while you eat. Watch the chefs prepare your meal. Listen to music. Or just people-watch while you savor the flavors of The Wharf.
Browse the Shops
Whether you’re looking for something specific or simply like to spend a few hours in our unique collection of stores, chances are you’ll find just what you’re looking for at our shops at The Wharf. And, of course, you can always treat yourself to a delicious dessert—or celebrate your shopping finds with a drink at one of our restaurants.
Potomac Water Taxi Reopens Friday With Expanded Service
City cruises potomac taxi will offer close-up views of the cherry blossoms for the 2023 season., by laura wortman • published march 4, 2023 • updated on march 4, 2023 at 10:38 am.
The Potomac Water Taxi is back.
The City Cruises Potomac Taxi commenced its 2023 season Friday. The company will offer new daily routes and expanded services.
The sightseeing tours are starting just in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival on March 20. Throughout the festival, the tour offers up-close views of the blooms -- which have already entered stage two of their bloom cycle -- along the Potomac River.
The water taxi will also offer convenient access to both tourist attractions and local entertainment centers, including Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard. The newest routes pass between The Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor, officials say.
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The taxi will run seven days a week for the first time since 2019.
Departures begin at The Wharf at 11:45 a.m. and will depart every 30 minutes to one hour, depending on the day of the week.
Officials said tickets can be bought online or at ticket booths located at each port.
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Come to The Wharf’s Transit Pier to catch a ride to Georgetown in DC, Old Town Alexandria in Virginia, or National Harbor in Maryland—and enjoy the scenic views of the nation’s capital from the Potomac. Due to water conditions, the Water Taxi operates March-December each year. Fares and Hours to Georgetown, Alexandria, and National Harbor.
The City Cruises Potomac Water Taxi is reopening for the 2023 season. It will offer new daily routes and expanded services including a sight-seeing tour of the National Cherry Blossom festival ...