Cherry Blossom Riverboat

Boat Cruise on the Potomac – Wednesday, August 22, 2012
7:30p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Join us after the Opening Reception and board the Cherry Blossom Riverboat to see Washington by night from the water. Meet new friends and reconnect with longtime colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere from the deck of a picturesque riverboat.
Registration is free for Members, but pre-registration is required.

Cruise Highlights
MOWAA Members will depart on the Cherry Blossom from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and sail north toward Washington, DC Sightseeing highlights will include Old Town Alexandria, Virginia; the Naval Research Laboratory; the U.S Capitol Building; the Washington Monument; National War College and Joint Base Anacostia-Boling.

History
The Cherry Blossom is one of only six Coast Guard certified working sternwheelers in the country. Named after the Cotton Blossom in the musical Showboat, the Cherry Blossom was built in 1984 in Palatka, Florida. The authentic split sternwheeler is a recreation of a 19th century Victorian riverboat and her features include ornate iron rails with a plush interior of brass and mahogany.