Whitlow's on Water, the largest tiki boat from local water transportation company Sea Suite Cruises, claims to be "situated at the cross-section of novelty and nostalgia." That feels true no matter which generation of Whitlow's you were part of: the '80s 11th Street NW crowd, the Y2K 20-somethings in Clarendon or the current iteration of partygoers at the newest U Street NW reincarnation. Because the vibe at Whitlow's, whether on land or on the water, is nothing if not consistent.
The vibes feel better on the river, with the breeze ruffling your hair. The views are better, too, allowing passengers to take in colorful sunsets and perspectives of the Lincoln Memorial or Reagan National Airport that can't be appreciated from dry land.
There you'll find boats with DJs and dancing, and boats with open bars and craft beer tastings. We've spent the past few weeks on different vessels, from multi-sailed schooners to the sightseeing deck of the Potomac Water Taxi.
The 21-and-over boat, which takes off from Georgetown on weekdays and Navy Yard on weekends, is an homage to Whitlow's on Wilson's tiki rooftop: a straw roof canopy, faux bamboo siding, hanging surfboards that proudly declare 'it's 5 o'clock someplace.'
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