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Reviews — 8
The trip was amazing and the views too
We liked and enjoyed this trip
But the employer who sold the tickets was extremely rude
She doesn't want to answer our questions and she was so nervous, My friend asked her to stop acting like that and to be more polite but she didn't try to apologize or to take care of us
We liked and enjoyed this trip
But the employer who sold the tickets was extremely rude
She doesn't want to answer our questions and she was so nervous, My friend asked her to stop acting like that and to be more polite but she didn't try to apologize or to take care of us
Always ask for a day pass. They don't tell you but if you do more than 1 trip it usually works out cheaper.
Issues: 1. Poor frequency of service. Every 2 hours?
2. Ticketing system is stone age and moronic. Even if you buy a pass you have to try and find a booth at your departure wharf to issue a ticket for each trip. So if you don't prebuy you can't just turn up and ride.
3. Slow. The boat waits around for 15 minutes or more at intermediate stops. They check your ticket with a QR reader as you board which is slooow.
4. No posted schedule or timetable
5. Expensive!! They have boats sitting idle costing money and earning nothing so your fares are high.
This is so bad it must be a government contract.
The service has some tourist value but it is designed to be as inconvenient and inefficient as possible so it is pretty useless aa a mode if transport. It sure ain't a taxi!
True the crew seem courteous and professional. The ride itself is fun and the boats are clean. It's just run in a way that makes it useless as a practical or convenient way to travel.
Issues: 1. Poor frequency of service. Every 2 hours?
2. Ticketing system is stone age and moronic. Even if you buy a pass you have to try and find a booth at your departure wharf to issue a ticket for each trip. So if you don't prebuy you can't just turn up and ride.
3. Slow. The boat waits around for 15 minutes or more at intermediate stops. They check your ticket with a QR reader as you board which is slooow.
4. No posted schedule or timetable
5. Expensive!! They have boats sitting idle costing money and earning nothing so your fares are high.
This is so bad it must be a government contract.
The service has some tourist value but it is designed to be as inconvenient and inefficient as possible so it is pretty useless aa a mode if transport. It sure ain't a taxi!
True the crew seem courteous and professional. The ride itself is fun and the boats are clean. It's just run in a way that makes it useless as a practical or convenient way to travel.
Took the ferry to Georgetown from the Wharf. Captain John is super friendly as well as the crews who provided an unforgettable journey to us! Tickets are very pricy though.
I would rather let the videos speak for themselves for this one. Grab a beer and chill on the outside/top/inside preferably.
Just one tip- Park you vehicle(if you have one) at a proper paid place if you dont wanna get a $100 ticket like me 🥲
Just one tip- Park you vehicle(if you have one) at a proper paid place if you dont wanna get a $100 ticket like me 🥲
This is a must if you are in DC! It is so pretty and very peaceful way to travel along with a great view! A great way to end our week in DC. The ticketing was really easy and there is a lot of seating (highly recommended going on the top!)
Smooth ride, on-time departures, courteous staff, pleasant experience. Fun way to get to and from Alexandria and the Wharf.
Very smooth ride!! A lot of options to sit- inside area, outside covered ( first floor), upper open area (second floor). It’s accessible to everyone. A great way to escape traffic, spend time on the water, and see good views! Would recommend highly.
This is a cool way to get around see the city from a different perspective. The ride is pretty smooth and out ferry was nearly empty so we could roam around with no issues. On board WiFi and charging ports at the seats if you’re “dying” while you’re traveling - very convenient to have the juice!