Cherry Blossom Princess Lunch Cruise in Washington DC

Cherry Blossom Princess Lunch Cruise in Washington DC -- Enjoy this special lunch cruise on the Potomac River with the Cherry Blossom Princess - lunch, a show, and amazing views of Washington DC.

Enjoy two leisurely hours of fun while you see the city's spectacular skyline. You'll enjoy a bountiful buffet of wonderful tasty treats while star-quality singers entertain you with generations of popular hits. And to complement the ever-changing sights, a narrator describes the highlights of the riverfront's passing parade.

We also offer a dinner and fireworks cruise celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival. If you are interested in that cruise, please order Cherry Blossom Fireworks Dinner Cruise in Washington DC.

THE SETTING

Feel right at home as you cruise in climate-controlled comfort. You'll be seated at your table where attentive servers will take your drink orders and invite you up to the buffet. Enjoy a bountiful meal as you gaze at an endless stream of riverfront sights. Listen to talented entertainers dazzle you with song. Unlike a restaurant or banquet hall, the cruise ship brings an ever-changing view of the Washington DC skyline to you. You won't find such an array of attractions anywhere else.

ENTERTAINMENT

The ship is alive with entertainment. Enjoy a "Solid Gold" show at lunch and dinner performed live by the ship's incredibly talented entertainers. Then get in the good vibrations as the DJ picks up the beat for non-stop dancing. While you relax and have fun, every window displays an endless stream of city sights. There's even a live narration during our lunch cruises. Whether you want to dance in the moonlight or gaze in wonder at Washington DC's historic waterfront , you?ll find a different experience every minute.

THE SIGHTS Your cruise departs from Pier 4 at 6th and Water Streets. Your excursion covers the Potomac River with spectacular views of the city's downtown. No trip to Washington DC is complete without a view from the deck of our festive ship. And while you're enjoying all the highlights, you can dine, dance and have a great time, too.

1. Fort Lesley J. McNair and General's Row
Fort McNair has had many different names over the years. In 1948, the post was renamed in honor of the commander of the Army Ground Forces in WWII. McNair who was killed in Normandy in 1944, was the highest-ranking officer to be killed by friendly fire. General's Row is prime waterfront property on Fort McNair; generals and those officers of "flag rank" live here with their families while they make their home in DC.

2. Washington Monument
The Washington Monument is over 555-feet tall, the tallest free-standing stone sculpture in the world. There are no reinforcements to hod the stones together - just the weight of the stones and the way they are fitted together holds the structure.

3. National Airport
National Airport is one of the busiest Airports in US with an average of 1 flight every 30 seconds at peak periods which equals about 900 flights on a busy day. Despite this, it is one of the safest airports in the US.

4. Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria was first established in 1600s by Scottish and English tobacco merchants. Early settlers envisioned a bustling port and at one time, Alexandria was the 3rd largest port in the country, especially during the Civil War. However, as ships grew larger, the deeper and more accessible ports of Baltimore and Norfolk overshadowed Alexandria.

5. Torpedo Factory
The Torpedo Factory is a red brick building with green copper roof and low white building with a "bulls-eye" target. It was used for the manufacture and maintenance of torpedoes on and off from 1918 until the end of WWII.

6. Admiral's Row
The townhomes up on the hill beyond the abandoned marina remain virtually unchanged since the colonial days except for modern plumbing and electricity. They were used by ship's captains and their families when they were in port of Alexandria.

7. Jones Point
The survey marker is south cornerstone of the District of Columbia which marks the beginning of the 1791 survey that carved out the federal jurisdiction from the states of Maryland and Virginia. In 1846, this portion of the district was retroceded back to VA. Jones Point Lighthouse was built adjacent to the cornerstone in 1855.

8. Woodrow Wilson Bridge
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge is the only active drawbridge on the Potomac at this time. It is the southernmost of 7 crossings of the Potomac in DC and the last bridge for approx. 50 miles down river. This bridge is part of I95 and connects Maryland on the and Virginia.

9. US Naval Research Lab
The US Naval Research Lab celebrated its 75th Anniversary in June, 1998. This Lab is significant for the discovery of radar in the 1920s. This happened by accident during radio signal experiments between the lab and Hains Point when ships got in the way.

THE FOOD

As irresistible as the view is our menu, which offers you a satisfying array of choices and flavors. Whether helping yourself to our lunchtime buffet or enjoying your buffet dinner, attentive servers cater to your every request so you can relax and enjoy the entertainment and sights.

Lunch Cruise Menu
featuring our Grande Buffet

Farmstand Favorite - A toss of Fresh Lettuce Greens and Chopped Veggies presented with your choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Ranch and Caesar Dressings on the side

Italian Pasta Salad - Freshly cooked Pasta mixed and mingled with Green and Red Pepper, Celery, Sweet Onion and savory Italian Dressing

Tuna Salad - Finely shredded Tuna Fillet and Corkscrew Pasta tossed with a Crunch of Celery and Mild Mayonnaise

Potato Salad - A mix of Mashed and Cubed Potatoes, Diced Onion, Celery and Sweet Pimientos blended with Seasoned Mayonnaise

Entrees:

Stuffed Sole Chesapeake - Tender Fillet of Sole stuffed with Chesapeake Bay Crabmeat and baked in a full-flavored White Wine Infusion

Seared Chicken Julienne - Thin slices of Tender White Chicken pan-seared with Fire-Roasted Pepper and Onion Strips a la Julienne

Citrus Chicken Wings - Plump Wings marinated in Fresh Lime and Lemon and sizzled to a tropical crispy finish

Szechwan Beef and Vegetables - Tender slices of Lean Beef and freshly chopped Oriental Vegetables stir-fried in a mild Szechwan Sauce

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna - Layer upon layer of Pasta, Mozzarella, Parmesan and fire-roasted Vegetables, all baked to a flavorful finish

Accompaniments:

Fluffy White Rice, Green Beans & Baby Parisian Carrots, Freshly-Baked Rolls with Sweet Cream Butter.

Desserts:

Creme Brulee Cheesecake - Incredibly creamy Cheesecake capped with a thin layer of Vanilla Bean Custard and a tantalizing Toffee Shell of Caramelized Sugar

Chocolate Mousse Cake - Decadent Chocolate Cake layered with a rich Chocolate Mousse and topped with Chocolate Ganache

Boarding time 30 minutes prior to departure.

This tour does not include a hotel pick-up. Prices include tax and gratuity on food service. Bar service (beverages, tax and gratuity) not included. There is no child discount for this cruise. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-790-1873.