Rental - Canoe at Wharf

Now open for the 2026 season on Wednesday-Sunday!

by The Wharf Boathouse· Washington, DC
From$34
Ages2+

What to Expect

Come enjoy a fresh paddling experience at the Wharf!

Stable and easy to handle, canoes are perfect for your solo water adventure or with friends and family. Canoes are a multi occupancy boat, best suited for two paddlers, as there are only two seats. Typically, one young child can fit comfortably on the floor of the canoe. Our canoes have a max capacity of 600 lbs.

Includes

Boat
Oars
Life jackets
Canoe max capacity 600 lbs
Designed for two paddlers
Space for a young child on the floor

Restrictions

Age Restrictions:

We want guests of all ages to love boating as much as we do! For safety reasons we do have just a few age requirements, we must follow.

  • Children ages 7 or under may go in a multi-occupancy boat (double kayak, canoe, rowboat or pedal boat) with an adult as long as they can safely sit independently and fit securely in a PFD.
  • Children ages 8-15 years old, may go out on their own boat but their parent or guardian must complete and sign the float plan/agreement form and a supervising adult 18+ must be present on the water with them at all times.
  • Minors ages 16 or 17 must have a float plan/agreement form completed and signed by their parent/guardian, but then they may go out on the water without an adult present.
  • For a group of children aged 15 and under, each child must have a float plan/agreement form completed and signed by their parent or guardian and have a supervising adult on the water with the group at all times.

Duration

1 Hour to 4 Hours

Address

700 Water Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

Pricing

One Hour Rental$36.04
One and a Half Hour Rental$54.06
Two Hour Rental$72.08
Three Hour Rental$108.12
Four Hour Rental$144.16

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

If your cancellation is at least 48 hours in advance of your reservation, you will receive a full refund or credit.
nIf your cancellation is between 4-48 hours in advance of your reservation, you will receive a gift card for a future booking.
nIf cancelling within 4 hours of the rental or no showing, no credit or refund will be given.

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Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Contact us to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

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