An afternoon on the Potomac Paddle Pub combines exercise, day-drinking, music, and epic river views.
If the idea of cruising the Potomac on a paddleboat is your idea of a good time, read on. This fun excursion can be powered by your own group's pedaling or the vessel's engine when you get tired. Add in a BYOB setup with your own playlist, and you've go the makings of a day to remember.
New for 2020, you can expect smaller groups of 8 to ensure proper compliance with D.C.'s social distancing regulations. The boat will also be sanitized both before and after each reservation. Because you provide your own food and beverages, refreshments are up to you.
The vessel docks from Washington Harbor, across from Nick's Riverside Grill (3050 K Street NW in Washington, D.C.). Once you make a reservation, you'll get an email with additional instructions from the crew.
Know Before You Go
- Each reservation is limited to a group of 8 people or fewer.
- Life preservers are provided onboard; just dress comfortably for a day of sailing.
- You can choose to pedal or let the crew turn on the engine—it's up to you!
- At capacity, an 8-person cruise is $50 per person. With taxes and fees, it comes out to just under $440.
- If you don't have enough people to reserve the entire boat, call (202) 656-3336 to hear your other options for booking.
For more information or to make a reservation, check out the Potomac Paddle Pub website.
*The photos in this article are courtesy of Potomac Paddle Pub on Facebook.
Have you been out on the Potomac with the Paddle Pub crew? What was it like? Let us know in the comments!
