Guest Reviews for "Mount Vernon Day Cruise- Full Day Cruise from Washington DC to Mount Vernon - George Washington's Home"

Mount Vernon Day Trip Cruise - Spirit of Washington
March: Friday - Sunday
April - August: Tuesday to Sunday
September - October: Friday - Sunday

Typical Itinerary:Ā 

• 1. Boarding Begins: 8:15amĀ  2. Depart Pier 4: 8:30amĀ  3. Arrive Mt. Vernon: 10:00amĀ  4. Return Departure 1:30pmĀ  5. Arrive Pier 4: 3:00pm

Departure point and directions:

• The Tour departs from Pier 4 at 6th & Water Streets, SW Washington, DC 20024. Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior. There is no hotel pick up provided for this activity.Ā 

Parking:

• Paid Parking Lots and meters are located on Water Street, just steps away from the dock. Additional Metered parking is available one block over on Maine Street.

Attire:

• Casual attire is fine. A good pair of walking shoes is recommended for the Mount Vernon portion of the tour.

Lunch Options:

• Food is available for purchase from the Shipboard's snackbar.Ā  There is also food available for purchase from The Food Court Pavilion at Mt. Vernon.

Handicap Accessibility:

• The Spirit of Washington II - The ship is handicap accessible. You must inform us during the reservation process to insure you are seated on the appropriate deck. Customers in wheelchairs must arrive by 8:00 am for special boarding. There is a handicapped accessible shuttle van that runs every 30 minutes from where the boat docks to the Estate.

• Mount Vernon Estate - The first floor of the Mansion is accessible to visitors with wheelchairs and walkers. Standard wheelchairs are available first-come, first-served at no cost at the Main Gate. Motorized wheelchairs, sometimes called "scooters", are not allowed in the Mansion. Visitors may choose to borrow a conventional wheelchair at the Main Gate for use while touring the Mansion.Ā 

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About Mt. Vernon

Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty one.

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased Mount Vernon from the Washington family in 1858 and opened the estate to the public in 1860. Since that time, nearly 80 million visitors have toured Washington's home. Mount Vernon is independent of the government and no tax dollars are expended to support the 500-acre estate, its educational programs or activities.

Visitors are invited to tour the Mansion house and more than a dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, hike the Forest Trail, and explore the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm that includes a recreation of Washington's 16-sided treading barn. The George Washington Museum and the Archaeology & Restoration Museum are open daily, in addition to a variety of seasonal walking tours and special activities. George and Martha Washington rest in peace in the tomb where wreathlaying ceremonies are held daily.

Washington DC Spirit Cruises FAQ: Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the cruise, menu, attire, entertainment and directions HERE.

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Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Box Office. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers. Your confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

All Sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. In the event the tour is canceled the ticket will be refunded.

Recommended for Washington DC Spirit Cruise: For evening cruises, appropriate attire is casual to dressy. Men traditionally wear slacks and sport coats, with or without ties. Women wear dresses or nice pants. We do not recommend T-shirts, jeans, shorts or sneakers in the evening. Afternoon cruises are generally more relaxed, and casual attire is fine.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Spirit Cruises and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour or activity purchase.