The Basin was densely scattered with boats of people enjoying the warm and sunny afternoon, and the area stayed packed for the entire hour we were out on the water.

Keep in mind that it might be a little more difficult to paddle around with the boat’s max of four people, since two folks will have to just ride along. We were fully prepared to put in elbow grease to get around the Tidal Basin, but with a steady current on the water we barely broke a sweat. It’s the sort of activity you can do on a whim even if you need to be in and out pretty quickly.Įach boat is equipped with two sets of foot pedals and a steering wheel attached to a stick in between, although ours was a little jammed and hard to turn. The employees were friendly and efficient, and I appreciated the quick and no-frills nature of the operation. The line for walk-ups was short when we arrived, but reservations are encouraged for their busier hours from 10 a.m. My friend and I waited for 15 minutes at the top of the ramp before being called down to the dock, and after paying, an employee gave us a few quick instructions – don’t paddle too close to the Jefferson Memorial, stay 10 feet away from the walls and keep the life jackets on. It’s one of Boating in DC’s seven locations around the District and is accepting riders until mid-October from 10 a.m. The Tidal Basin boathouse sits down a ramp on the edge of the water at 1501 Maine Ave SW. and was met with unforgettable views of the Jefferson Memorial with a golden hour glow and the Washington Monument surrounded by full cherry blossom trees. residents, it’s easy to dismiss the paddle boats on the Tidal Basin as a tourist trap, but the activity actually proved to be one of the best ways to spend an afternoon this cherry blossom season.įor $32 per boat, up to four people can enjoy paddling, or just coasting, around the Tidal Basin without a time limit until the last boats are due in at 7 p.m. Season Passes only work at the boathouse and not the marinas.As D.C.Season Passes are not valid for special events or activities.A separate rental fee applies to them and they are not guaranteed to be available. Season Passes do not include dry bags or lock rentals.

Season Passes do not include parking rates if there are any.Please respect the park when this happens. If the park fills to capacity, there is nothing we can do as there is no more parking. Season Passes do not guarantee access or parking.(If they are in a double kayak or canoe with you, their rental is free of charge, but they still need to fill out a waiver.) Your guest cannot be included in your booking. If you visit with a guest who is renting their own boat, they must make their own reservation.A season passholder can have up to four active reservations at a time.If you cancel your booking within 24 hours of your scheduled rental time or no call/no show for your rental you will be charged the price of the boat and the time you had reserved.If you stay out longer than your rental time, you will be charged a $30 late fee per boat, per half hour.The family pass allows up to 4 boats to be rented each day.Pass members names and ages will be requested at time of purchase. The Family Pass includes a Primary Passholder, their significant other, and two children aged 22 and under who lives with them.Adult and Senior Passes include one boat rental for up to 2-4 hours each day (depending on pass type).Only the person whose name appears on the purchase may use the pass. Season Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.Four hour season pass includes an additional 10% off food, beverage, and merchandise (excluding used boats).A friend can paddle free of charge with you in a double kayak, canoe, rowboat or pedal boat (subject to availability).Advanced notice to upcoming special events.2-Hour or 4-Hour pass options available.Days and hours of operation vary by boathouse. Enjoy daily paddling at one of our boathouse locations.2024 Season Passes Available 2024 Season Pass Benefits

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