DC Romantic Dinner Cruises Along the Potomac River

What could be more romantic than a dinner cruise along the Potomac River in Washington DC? Whether it's an anniversary, birthday or a Valentine's Day celebration, cruise down the Potomac and enjoy gorgeous views of the Nation's Capital with your sweetheart. Complete the experience with sumptuous food, dance and live entertainment.

DC Romantic Dinner Cruises: Odyssey

Odyssey from Entertainment Cruises is a year-round sleek cruise ship featuring climate controlled decks and an elegant ambiance. It offers lunch, brunch and dinner menu options.

The cruise route provides breathtaking views of DC's historical monuments like the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the Watergate Hotel. Live contemporary, jazz music and dancing are also offered.

Dress code is dressy-casual. No jeans, shorts, tank tops, sneakers or flip-flops allowed. The ticket includes coffee, tea and iced tea. Vegetarian and kosher meal options are available. Notify your agent during reservation.

DC Romantic Dinner Cruises: Nina Dandy's Dinner Cruise

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, (15 minutes away from Washington DC) Nina Dandy's has been offering services for the past 29 years. Inspired by the riverboats of Europe, the ship is designed to cruise under stone bridges along the Potomac River.

The Nina Dandy's cruise ship offers lunch and dinner menu options. A dinner ticket includes a three-hour cruise along the Potomac River, live music upon boarding and during dinner, a Chef-prepared 4-course meal and candlelight dancing on the dance floor. Guests who wish to step up the experience may use the 3,700 square foot upper, outer deck and dance under the stars. Dress code is business casual.

Guests will enjoy the views of Washington Monument, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials and Kennedy Center before heading back to Alexandria.

DC Romantic Dinner Cruises: Spirit of Washington Dinner Cruise

Docked at Pier 4 in SW Washington DC, Spirit of Washington is a popular dinner cruise option along the Potomac River, which is elegant and contemporary and offers three climate-controlled interior decks and the largest outdoor patio deck in Washington DC.

Spirit of Washington can not cruise the entire length of the Potomac because of its height. The ship offers views of Washington Monument, Fort McNair, General's Row, Old Town Alexandria and the Torpedo Factory. Along with a buffet dinner that includes a buffet meal of fresh salads, carving station, entrees and desserts, Spirit cruises also offers DJ, live entertainment and dance.

Spirit cruises allows you to dress in jeans, t-shirts, shorts and sneakers, they recommend slacks and a polo shirt for men and slacks, capris or dresses for the ladies.