Alexandria Water Taxi To The Wharf Kicks Off (ICYMI)

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The much-anticipated opening of The Wharf DC begins this Thursday, Oct. 12, and Alexandria residents have a way to get in on the festivities—without the aggravation of traffic.

The Potomac Riverboat Company is launching water taxi service to the Wharf, including from the Alexandria waterfront. The Alexandria-based company will provide trips to and from The Wharf and Alexandria, as well as The Wharf and Georgetown.

Riders got free trips during the opening day of The Wharf Thursday, Oct. 12. After the kickoff, the water taxis will operate numerous rides a day to and from Alexandria daily. Rides last about 25 minutes. Additional night hours could be added for performances at The Wharf's new venue The Anthem.

The ships are expected to transport hundreds of thousands to The Wharf each year. The Wharf will join the list of destinations Potomac Riverboat Company covers, such as Mount Vernon, Georgetown, National Harbor and Nationals Park.

Potomac Riverboat Company Vice President Charlotte Hall tells Patch in an email the boat is an alternative to traffic and parking hassles. "It will be advantageous to our residents similar to the reasons that the Baseball Boat, and the National Harbor Water Taxi are both a win-win for our residents. It is a convenient and refreshing transportation mode."

Normal ticket prices start at $10 for adults and $7 for children. Roundtrip prices are $18 for adults and $12.60 for children.

For more information, visit the Potomac Riverboat Company's website.

Image courtesy of the Potomac Riverboat Company