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1500, Maine Avenue Southwest, 20024, Washington, US United States
contacts phone: +1 202-479-2426
website: www.tidalbasinpaddleboats.com
larger map & directionsLatitude: 38.884622, Longitude: -77.03473
Benjamin Getahun
::They were busy but had an hr wait, were organized but hardly had a min yo answer questions.
Amanda Ampey
::It was a really cool experience. We went at the perfect time because there were very small crowds due to cold weather. I could see it being excellent in hot weather. Boats are a workout and you only need 1 hr to see everything.
Austin Graff
::If you're a tourist and aren't scared off by steep price tags, renting a paddle boat for one hour (note: you'll be too tired for more than hour so don't even try to get it for longer) isn't the worst idea. Per hour, it's $18 for a two person paddle boat, $30 for a four person boat, and $34 for a swan paddle boat (seriously, don't cave for this option- it's cheesy). It's a good way to see DC's key monuments up close (the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument) and from afar (Lincoln Memorial and US Capitol) without the crowds. All you need to worry about is not peddling into other boaters. Warning: You may think it's a quick trip to the Jefferson Memorial and back to dock, but it's a longer, more exhausting trip than you think. Paddling with someone else takes a lot of communication and coordination. Be prepared to fight, but push through. By the end of the hour, your legs will be sore and ready for a break. Pro-tip: If you're going to do this, go during the Cherry Blossom Festival. It's beautiful. Book months in advance as they fill up fast! Happy peddling!
Dhruv P
::I would recommend to check weather before boarding this boats. They don’t have back up plans Incase of emergency. Over the weekend sudden weather change got the water very choppy and waves increased, they didn’t get to come out and rescue everyone. We had to climb up the wall and if it wasn’t for the people who were passing by we would all have drowned. Same thing with other three boats that were stranded in the water.
Amy Lynn
::Always a blast! Great way to see our nation's capital. Excellent view of the Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr, Washington Monument, and the gorgeous cherry blossoms. Pleasant ride, great memories. Super fun for the kids.