Mount Vernon Excursion from DC & Alexandria
Join us on select dates, March through October, for a truly American experience! Enjoy round-trip Mount Vernon cruises direct from Alexandria or The Wharf in DC - including admission to Mount Vernon with three hours to explore the estate and gardens.
Please Note: On select dates, the Mount Vernon excursion vessel will not stop in Alexandria. Please refer to the schedule on this webpage for the most up-to-date service availability before planning your trip.
Keep in Mind
Come aboard for a good time! We encourage casual attire that is informal and comfortable for your day on the water as well as a tour of the Mount Vernon Estate.
Starting at
$59.14
Fees and Taxes included in price
Starting at
$59.14
Fees and Taxes included in price
Enjoy your visit with:
- A three-hour round-trip cruise to the Mount Vernon estate
- Concessions available on board for purchase
- Admission to Mount Vernon with three-hours to explore the estate and gardens
How to get there?
Virginia
United States
TRANSIT PIER / The Wharf Dock
970 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
ALEXANDRIA DOCK
0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Getting Here and Parking:
Parking near our boats is very limited. We do apologize for the inconvenience. We highly recommend using rideshare whenever possible and we are located just 3-4 blocks away from the Waterfront Metro (Greenline) in DC.
- From ALEXANDRIA, VA – use 0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
- From WASHINGTON, DC – use 970 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
For Parking – there is limited street parking in the area as well as a few garages.
Here is the address for the closest parking garage in Washington, DC:
- Option A: 602 Water Street – this garage is located a short walk to The Wharf Dock (Transit Pier), where you will board.
- Option B: 21 Parker Row – this garage is located a short walk to Pier 4 at the Wharf
- Option C: 1100 4th St SW – this garage is located near the metro and underneath the Safeway Grocery Store – your walk to the boats will be about 2000 steps or 4 blocks.
- Another Parking Garage option is at the District Wharf – 1000 Water Street SW.
Here is the address for the closest parking garage in Alexandria, VA: Both garages below are located a short walk to The Alexandria Dock, where you will board.
We recommend arriving to the area a little early to secure parking – there are plenty of things to see and do at the District Wharf & at Alexandria City Marina.
For more information, please visit Wharf DC Parking or Parking in Old Town Alexandria.
Additional Information
DC Departure:
Board: 8:15 am (@TRANSIT Pier / Wharf Dock)
Cruise: 8:30 am - 8:55 am (Wharf to Alexandria) (25 min cruise)
Alexandria Departure:
Board: 9:00 am (@ Alexandria City Marina)
Cruise: 9:05 am - 9:45 am (Alexandria City Marina to Mount Vernon) (~40 min cruise)
Return to Alexandria & DC:
Board: 1:45 pm (@ Mount Vernon)
Cruise: 2:00 pm - 2:40 pm (Mount Vernon to Alexandria) (~40 min cruise)
Cruise: 2:45 pm - 3:10 pm (Alexandria to TRANSIT Pier/ The Wharf) (25 min cruise)
Months of Operation
- March, September and October: Trips on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- April through August: Daily trips Tuesday through Sunday
- Special Monday Holiday Excursions: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day