The cruise will feature a dessert bar, champagne, and unparalleled viewing of the full-scale fireworks display in the Washington Channel. Capital Yachts will also feature the following cruises during the two-week festival:

• “High Tea” cruises offering British-style tea service on a yacht cruise along the cherry trees.[weekends only]

• River cruises providing a 90-minute narrated tour with full viewing of the cherry blossoms.[daily during festival]

About Capital Yachts: Capital Yachts is Washington D.C.’s longest-serving yacht entertainment company (since 1986). The company provides sightseeing tours, and charters yachts for corporate and private parties. For more information, please visit www.capitalyacht.com, or by calling 202-554-0677

About “Celebrity”: Celebrity - a 100-foot long Motor yacht – is the largest yacht in Washington DC available for public and private use. She first served in New York City for 12 years – patrons included many of the rich and famous [hence the name ‘Celebrity’] - before moving to Washington, D.C. Here in the capital, she has hosted numerous Congressman and CEOs, wedding parties, and fund-raisers. She comfortably accommodates 50-130 in warm weather, and up to 110 in cold weather.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual two-week, citywide event celebrating spring. The 2008 Festival is March 29 - April 13, and will feature daily cultural performances, sporting events, arts & crafts, demonstrations and other special events. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the 96th anniversary of the gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the citizens of the United States and Japan.

Source: National Cherry Blossom Festival News