Capital Elite Private Yachts

I am giving these guys 5 stars purely because of Kimi Williams’ follow-​up. We had been working with Paul from Elite and he was very accommodating in organizing our event. The cruise and food were great especially the salmon with the best beurre blanc sauce I’ve ever tasted! The yacht and view was wonderful and elegant.
Our group increased headcount the night before and Elite placed a special order of alcohol. In the end, we didn’t need the extra headcount. We reached a compromise with Kimi’s help. Kimi was able to get Elite to work with us and provide a credit and partial refund for the unconsumed liquor. We will definitely use them again.

Food was fantastic, service was fantastic, bar was fantastic. Excellent option for a private party. The staff made it a point to learn our names and remember what our drinks were which was really special, and definitely above and beyond.

3.5 Stars!
My friend and I were running a little behind, but were able to get there in plenty of time and did not have to take a running jump to get on the boat. (woo hoo!)
We were aiming for a Cherry Blossom tour, but the trees weren’t on our side this time. The cruise itself was fine, as it took us around. I didn’t really notice anything of note, except the Washington Monument in the distance. (This could just be my ignorance as well.)
There was a deceptive display of coffee urns and mugs, but there was not coffee. That was disappointing. The bottom deck had several chairs in rows, and upstairs there are a few tables. You can also go outside on either end of the vessel. If you are on the bottom in the back, it’s really loud, as that’s where the motor is. Upstairs has cushioned seats and the engine isn’t as noisy up there.
In the front, there is some seating as well and it can also be loud if it’s windy.
We didn’t buy anything from the snack station as we had just eaten, but I saw that they had a decent snack selection.

I recently arranged a lovely private charter with Pat Vogel as a Team Graduation event during a corporate training program. Many of those on the charter were visitors, but even the locals enjoyed the opportunity to see the city from a different perspective. We had beautiful weather which didn’t hurt either.
I really can’t say enough how lovely this evening was! The delicious food, peaceful ambiance and AMAZING STAFF… everything far surpassed our expectations. The charter experience was well worth the cost for the privacy and flexibility of timing for a corporate outing. I found the vessel to be impeccably appointed, spotless and elegant. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue for appropriate size groups and gatherings.
I am a sucker for attentive service staff… because honestly this type of evening is about the SERVICE. Without a doubt, it was the warm, welcoming, fun and attentive STAFF on this cruises that made the experience MEMORABLE… These delightfully upbeat ladies and gentlemen absolutely brought the evening to life!
RECOMMENDED!

Really great tour! We did the Monuments by Moonlight tour last week. It was relaxed with great views. Snacks and drinks are available. Cocktails are generous. The only downside was that it was crowded and not everyone had a place to sit. Lovely experience for a tourist or local.

Cruise was pretty good. I went with a pretty large group. The boat picked us up right from the hotel and off we went. The crew was nice, food was decent but very heavy. For some reason, I think I am more of a fan of the appetizers. They were all delicious. The cruise I went on was open bar with top shelf liquor. Always good.
My only complaint was that when I would get another drink, unless I abandoned the drink somewhere, I got a refill in the same glass with old ice etc. While mildy annoying, I wasn’t paying, so I can endure it.
Not sure about how much it cost, but it was interesting to take a cruise up and down the Potomac and get a different view than you would otherwise.