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.
Iedereen veilig aan boord
Om u gerust te stellen in de huidige pandemische omgeving, heeft Hornblower zijn branchebepalende programma uitgebreid. SafeCruise door Hornblower programma, dat voortbouwt op de reeds strenge sanitaire processen, uitgebreid met verdere gezondheidsmaatregelen om de verspreiding van COVID-19 en andere virussen tegen te gaan.
Deze omvatten, maar zijn niet beperkt tot:
- Verplichte dagelijkse gezondheidscontrole van de bemanningsleden en het dragen van de juiste persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen.
- Herziening van de instap- en ticketprocedures om sociale afstand en touchless entry mogelijk te maken.
- Gasten moeten gezichtsmaskers dragen tijdens het varen, behalve tijdens het eten en drinken.
- Reducing the number of guests on board, and adapting all seating and table spacing to allow for a minimum 6-foot distance between guests
- Toepassing van verbeterde sanitaire en ontsmettingsprocedures, met overal beschikbare handontsmettingsstations.
For more information or to book a cruise experience, visit www.hornblower.com [https://www.hornblower.com/washington-dc/] or call 866-302-2469.
Over SafeCruise van Hornblower
SafeCruise by Hornblower werd meer dan 25 jaar geleden in het leven geroepen en levert voor de hele Hornblower Group toonaangevende normen voor gezondheid, veiligheid en beveiliging. Het programma wordt voortdurend verbeterd, volgt de meest recente overheids- en industrierichtlijnen en past decennialange operationele expertise toe om een veilige omgeving te garanderen voor gasten en bemanningsleden, terwijl Hornblower's uitstekende reputatie op het gebied van veiligheid behouden blijft. www.hornblower.com/safecruise
Over Hornblower Cruises en Evenementen
Hornblower Cruises and Events is Noord-Amerika's grootste en toonaangevende leverancier van diners, sightseeing, privécharters en transportervaringen op het water. Er worden 22 begeerde bestemmingen aangeboden in de VS, Canada en het VK, waar het bedrijf meer dan 4.300 scheepsmaten in dienst heeft die een vloot van 157 schepen exploiteren die elk jaar meer dan 9,8 miljoen gasten bedienen. Hornblower Cruises and Events is een divisie van de Hornblower Group die de officiële veerdienst verzorgt naar Alcatraz Island, het Statue of Liberty National Monument en Ellis Island Memorial Museum namens de National Park Service, evenals de New York NYC Ferry, American Queen Steamboat Company, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Victory Cruises Lines en HMS Global Maritime. De uitgebreide portefeuille weerspiegelt bijna een eeuw van sectorale expertise en innovatie - van het pionieren met de eerste rivier sightseeing tours en dining cruises tot het ontwikkelen van de revolutionaire Hornblower Hybrid, een schip aangedreven door wind, zon en batterij elektriciteit. Ga voor meer informatie naar www.hornblower.com