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Nora Clark

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Give your legs a workout! The paddle boats are a fun little attraction on the Tidal Basin and priced per hour. It's a great way to view the Cherry Blossoms during the annual festival or the greenery in general throughout the Spring and Summer! It was a great time (and a great workout!). Lots of fun and friendly and quick staff. Prices while we were there: $20.00 per hour – 2 passenger boat $30.00 per hour – 4 passenger boat $35.00 per hour – 2 passenger SWAN boat SWAN boats are handicap accessible.

Matthew Sharpe

Ridiculous One would have hoped that at the price of $40 per boat, staff would have been able to provide shade or clean the water near the facility. Alas, you would be wrong. Far too expensive for what it is, which may - co-incidentally - explain why the vast majority of the pedalos remain moored to the banks all day, every day, gradually roasting in the sun while bacteria and algae infest their undersides. If you don’t enjoy the ride, tough!, no refunds available A lovely business xoxoxox

Suspicious Gay

Great way to get some views of the Jefferson monument and the MLK memorial, while also getting to be out on the water. 1 hour is a perfect amount of time for the average American, while a group of more fit individuals might benefit from two hours. The price is reasonable considering that if four people go, it's $10 per person. It helps to go slower so that you don't get tired out, unlike my friend who spent the first ten minutes peddling his heart out and the last 50 minutes doing nothing...

Gili Reeves

May 2, 2025- First time in over 20 years at the DC Tidal Basin to get on a paddle boat. Cost for one hour$38. Life jackets provided and required by all customers! Oh what a beautiful day! The staff was friendly and super helpful! The boats are clean and cute! My friend and I got on and pedal’s our way out in the water! Fresh air! Lovely skies! We loved the entire fun filled relaxing and much appreciated experience! I will do this one again!

Natasha ShaMone

My girlfriend and I had a beautiful day on the water. The only complaint I have is about the size of the boat. More specifically the distance from the seats to the pedals. I am only 5'9" and it felt like my knees were going to push into my chest with every rotation, especially while wearing a life jacket. Despite that, with our boat and time reservations it was a very fun experience, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting DC.

Kaigh

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1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

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🌊✨ Washington DC | My Favorite KAYAK and SUP Spots Are Back! ✨🚣

Nora Clark

152

Give your legs a workout! The paddle boats are a fun little attraction on the Tidal Basin and priced per hour. It's a great way to view the Cherry Blossoms during the annual festival or the greenery in general throughout the Spring and Summer! It was a great time (and a great workout!). Lots of fun and friendly and quick staff. Prices while we were there: $20.00 per hour – 2 passenger boat $30.00 per hour – 4 passenger boat $35.00 per hour – 2 passenger SWAN boat SWAN boats are handicap accessible.

Matthew Sharpe

Ridiculous One would have hoped that at the price of $40 per boat, staff would have been able to provide shade or clean the water near the facility. Alas, you would be wrong. Far too expensive for what it is, which may - co-incidentally - explain why the vast majority of the pedalos remain moored to the banks all day, every day, gradually roasting in the sun while bacteria and algae infest their undersides. If you don’t enjoy the ride, tough!, no refunds available A lovely business xoxoxox

Suspicious Gay

Great way to get some views of the Jefferson monument and the MLK memorial, while also getting to be out on the water. 1 hour is a perfect amount of time for the average American, while a group of more fit individuals might benefit from two hours. The price is reasonable considering that if four people go, it's $10 per person. It helps to go slower so that you don't get tired out, unlike my friend who spent the first ten minutes peddling his heart out and the last 50 minutes doing nothing...

Gili Reeves

May 2, 2025- First time in over 20 years at the DC Tidal Basin to get on a paddle boat. Cost for one hour$38. Life jackets provided and required by all customers! Oh what a beautiful day! The staff was friendly and super helpful! The boats are clean and cute! My friend and I got on and pedal’s our way out in the water! Fresh air! Lovely skies! We loved the entire fun filled relaxing and much appreciated experience! I will do this one again!

Natasha ShaMone

My girlfriend and I had a beautiful day on the water. The only complaint I have is about the size of the boat. More specifically the distance from the seats to the pedals. I am only 5'9" and it felt like my knees were going to push into my chest with every rotation, especially while wearing a life jacket. Despite that, with our boat and time reservations it was a very fun experience, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting DC.

Kaigh

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National Mall

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

World War II Memorial

Washington Monument

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

International Spy Museum

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf

MI VIDA

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