Three Days Of Boating Bliss
DC Boats Shows are excited to welcome boating enthusiasts to the 2nd Annual DC Boat Show at National Harbor, May 2-4, 2025.
Join us for a weekend getaway on the Potomac River and kick off the boating season! There will be a wide variety of vessels from Sail to Power, and New to Quality Pre-Owned for immediate sale and to order. Tour the boats, grab food and drinks, listen to live music throughout the show, peruse the vendor tents for the latest in boating gear, meet the experts, and commune with boaters from local and far away harbors! National Harbor is one of many destinations on the Potomac River, stay for the weekend and take the water taxi to Old Town Alexandria, The Wharf, or Georgetown!
Attending Is Easy
Thinking of attending?
Signing up is simple and easy. Plus the location offers plenty of places to stay, entertainment for after show hours, and local food to taste!
Water Taxi
Save $5 using code: ‘DCBOATSHOW’
*$5 off discount offer must be redeemed between 05/03/2024 – 05/05/2024 (“Offer Period”) for the Potomac Water Taxi Cruise to National Harbor (“Cruise”). Cruise must be booked and take place on or before 05/05/24. This offer applies to the base fare of the Cruise and does not apply to optional enhancements. This offer provides $5 off for parties of 1-19 and is not valid on groups or charters of 20+ guests. Valid on new bookings only. Cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with any other offers. Valid for Potomac Water Taxi Cruise only. Use code DCBOATSHOW to apply offer at checkout. Prices & offers are subject to availability, are capacity controlled, and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice. Void where prohibited. Additional terms & conditions may apply.
Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
Paddle the Potomac with REI Co-op
Join us at National Harbor for some fun on the water with endless entertainment nearby. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard by the hour—no experience necessary!