Offering a Choice of Dining, Sightseeing and Water Taxi Experiences to Explore the DMV
Washington, D.C., July 21, 2020 – For those craving a getaway close to home, Hornblower Cruises and Events has unveiled an exciting choice of on-water experiences on the Potomac. Boasting one of the country’s most beloved backdrops, stunning views of the Capital make for the perfect staycation. While guests can still expect the same high standards and welcoming service, experiences have been adapted to reflect the need for social distance, alongside elevated health and hygiene practices. And with expansive decks both inside and out, there is more than enough room on board for everyone to stay safely apart.
Hornblower’s General Manager, Kelsey McCarthy is urging fellow residents to take a staycation and let the Capital surprise them all over again: “What better way to celebrate summer and rediscover the world’s most iconic city than from the spacious deck of one of our vessels! We are thrilled to be able to offer an expanded program of dining, sightseeing and transportation experiences from our berths across the DMV.”
Dining Cruises from the District Wharf Pier 4, Southwest DC
With ample space inside and out, the company’s sleek vessels combine delicious cuisine with mesmerizing 360-degree views of Washington’s famed skyline while gliding along the Potomac. So, for those making summer plans with social distancing in mind, Hornblower is offering brunch, sunset and dinner experiences departing from its berths at the District Wharf. Cruises feature freshly prepared multi-course menus complemented by a sophisticated selection of award-winning wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Weekend brunch cruises also include free-flowing mimosas! Prices start from *$79.90 (Brunch), *$73.90 (Sunset) and *$117.90 (Dinner). A new Prix Fixe dinner cruise is also available on Sundays, prices starting at *$74.90. For private groups, Hornblower Private Yachts also operates luxurious charter options.
Sightseeing Tours from Alexandria, Georgetown, Wharf
See the famous monuments of the Capital from an entirely new perspective on the ever-popular Washington Monuments Cruise. Travel along the Potomac for reflective views of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and more. Whether looking to learn about the nation’s historic capital or take to the water in the fresh summer air. Operating daily, 45-minute tour GPS narrated tour runs to and from the District Wharf and Georgetown every two hours. One-way prices from $20.00 (Adult). Services between Alexandria to Georgetown also operate Friday through Sunday and cost from $15.00 (Adult).
Experience Mount Vernon
For those looking to discover a true taste of American history, Guests can also combine a narrated cruise along the Potomac with a trip to George and Martha Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon. Departing on Saturdays and Sundays from both the District Wharf and Alexandria, round-trip ticket prices from $50.00 per adult include admission to Mount Vernon, excluding fees & taxes.
Daily Services on the Potomac Water Taxi
One of the most efficient and eco-friendly means of navigating the wider metropolitan area, the Potomac Water Taxi offers a daily schedule connecting Alexandria, Georgetown, the District Wharf and National Harbor. *One-way ticket prices start at: $13.00 (adults) $9.00 (child). For unlimited water taxi rides, adult *one-day and two-day passes are also offered for $31.00 and $40.00 respectively.
Sikring af alle om bord
For at give tryghed i det nuværende pandemiske miljø har Hornblower udvidet sit branchedefinerende SafeCruise af Hornblower program, der bygger på de allerede strenge sanitetsprocesser, til at inkorporere yderligere sundhedsorienterede foranstaltninger for at beskytte mod spredning af COVID-19 og andre vira.
Disse omfatter, men er ikke begrænset til, følgende:
- Obligatorisk daglig sundhedsscreening af besætningsmedlemmer og brug af passende personlige værnemidler
- Ændring af procedurerne for boarding og billettering for at give mulighed for social afstand og berøringsfri adgang
- Krav om, at gæsterne skal bære ansigtsmasker under sejladsen, undtagen når de spiser og drikker
- Reducing the number of guests on board, and adapting all seating and table spacing to allow for a minimum 6-foot distance between guests
- Indførelse af forbedrede hygiejne- og desinfektionsprocedurer med hånddesinfektionsstationer overalt
For more information or to book a cruise experience, visit www.hornblower.com [https://www.hornblower.com/washington-dc/] or call 866-302-2469.
Om SafeCruise by Hornblower
SafeCruise by Hornblower blev etableret for over 25 år siden og leverer branchedefinerende standarder for sundhed, sikkerhed og sikring på tværs af Hornblower Group of Companies. Programmet forbedres løbende og følger de nyeste retningslinjer fra myndigheder og industrien og anvender årtiers operationel ekspertise for at sikre et sikkert miljø for gæster og besætningsmedlemmer, samtidig med at Hornblowers fremragende sikkerhedsstatistik opretholdes. www.hornblower.com/safecruise
Om Hornblower Cruises og Events
Hornblower Cruises and Events er Nordamerikas største og førende udbyder af vandbaserede middage, sightseeing, private charter- og transportoplevelser. Der tilbydes 22 eftertragtede destinationer i USA, Canada og Storbritannien, hvor selskabet beskæftiger over 4.300 skibsfolk, der driver en flåde på 157 fartøjer, som betjener op mod 9,8 millioner gæster hvert år. Hornblower Cruises and Events er en afdeling af Hornblower Group, der driver den officielle færgefart til Alcatraz Island, Frihedsgudinden og Ellis Island Memorial Museum på vegne af National Park Service samt New York NYC Ferry, American Queen Steamboat Company, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Victory Cruises Lines og HMS Global Maritime. Den omfattende portefølje afspejler næsten et århundredes ekspertise og innovation inden for sektoren - fra pionerarbejde med de første sightseeing-ture på floder og krydstogter til udvikling af det revolutionerende Hornblower Hybrid, et fartøj, der drives af vind-, sol- og batterielektricitet. For yderligere oplysninger, se www.hornblower.com