Have a great party with lots of people on a terrific boat at a beautiful and picturesque location with free parking and excellent bathroom facilities. Rental cost is just $295 for a half day or an evening (four hours). On hot days, there is plenty of shading on the boat as well as a misting fan to keep everyone cool. At night there is lighting to keep everyone safe and in a party mood. A buffet table is provided for your food and drinks. Also included is a large Bluetooth speaker with a microphone for music, karaoke and announcements. (These items are only provided for dock parties when the option of an outboard motor for an extra fee is not utilized.)
Don’t worry about not being able to operate this large pontoon boat since the SS Lutecia can remain at its picturesque dock while you and your guest have your gathering. At the dock you will enjoy electricity for special lighting and other party needs as well as fresh running water and nearby VIP bathrooms.
If you want to take the boat out on a cruise (and if you have experience) you can do so with up to 12 guests. There is additional fee of $100 per four-hour period for use of an 8 horsepower motor which you will need to take the boat on a cruise. This is a small motor that has limited speed of 5 mph. It can only be used for short destinations in protected waters west of the 14th St. Bridge. These destinations include Georgetown Waterfront, Roosevelt Island, Three Sisters sand bar swim location (west of Key Bridge), and Fletcher’s Cove. This engine is a basic and reliable pull start motor that you steer with a tiller handle (not a steering wheel).
Also available for an additional $150 (for a total of $250) is a large and powerful 75 horsepower motor (you will retain the smaller engine as a backup motor). The 75 hp motor has electric start and a steering wheel. It can attain speeds of over 20 mph. This large motor can be used for trips either east or west of the 14th St. Bridge including the Warf, Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor. (Please note that the 75 hp motor is currently being serviced and is unavailable until further notice.)
If you choose to use the boat for a cruise instead of a dock party, you also have the option of employing a driving instructor who will teach you how to drive the boat as well as drive the boat for you (an additional fee of $120 applies in addition to the motor fee of $100 for the small motor or $250 for the large motor).
The SS Lutecia is an unsinkable boat fully equipped with all safety equipment as per Coast Guard regulations, including 12 life preservers.
Available day or night, weekday or weekend, you will have plenty of photo opportunities with you and your guests of any age wearing the provided captain's hat as your FREE souvenir. Using the SS Lutecia is the thrill of a lifetime.
Contact owner who will promptly answer your questions including arranging special needs and times not indicated on the calendar. Let the party begin!