T-MODE Kawaii Cruise 2025

Set sail with T-MODE® for a day of fun and kawaii on the water. Immerse yourself in an incredible 3-hour sightseeing cruise on a Victorian-style paddlewheel riverboat featuring ★ Maid Cafe ★ Cosplay ★ Live DJ ★ Open Bar ★ VIP Access ★ PLUS MORE! This event is 21+.

Tickets are EXTREMELY LIMITED and are ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY until MARCH 28, 2025 or when sold out. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing experience. Get your tickets today!

• Access to a truly unique VIP event
• Exclusive 3-hour cruise aboard the Cherry Blossom Riverboat
• Maid Cafe experience featuring Pixel Pop Maid Café
• Cosplay & Cosplay Fashion Show with prizes
• Special Guests and Music Performances
• Open Bar serving complimentary wine, beer, soda, juice, and water
• Light bites with catered Charcuterie Box & Dessert Station
• Live DJ and entertainment
• Gift Bag with custom merchandise & special goodies
• Scenic Old Town Alexandria as your backdrop for amazing photos
• Professional photographer on board to capture the event
• Fun activities, surprises & more!

The Cherry Blossom Riverboat is a traditional paddlewheel style vessel with antique charm and sophistication. It's an authentic re-creation of a 19th century Victorian riverboat, and one of only six split sternwheelers in the country.

Pixel Pop Maid Café will be on board to delight you with live performances, fun games, and so much more! Enjoy delicious light bites with an Open Bar serving complimentary wine, beer, and beverages.

Wear your favorite cosplay or dress up in your best kawaii outfit, then show it off in our Cosplay Fashion Show for the chance to win prizes! Get ready to take fantastic photos with the Cherry Blossom Riverboat and picturesque Old Town Alexandria as your gorgeous backdrops.

An unforgettable experience awaits you with VIP access, Gift Bags, a Live DJ and Special Guests, breathtaking views of the DC skyline on the Rooftop Deck, and other fun activities in a festive atmosphere.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to sail the waters in style and embrace all things kawaii. Have a blast with people who Love what you Love. Bring your friends to make the T-MODE KAWAII CRUISE even more EPIC!

Please read our Frequently Asked Questions for important event information.

Check-in opens at 11:00 AM. Meet at the Alexandria City Marina Dock next to Chart House restaurant (big blue building). You will be checked in at the dock before boarding. Your eTicket and a government-issued photo ID are required to board, no exceptions. MUST BE AGE 21+ TO ATTEND.

Boarding happens quickly and starts promptly at 11:45 AM. We cannot wait for late arrivals. We highly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before boarding to allow enough time for parking, getting to the boat, and check-in at the dock.

There are absolutely NO REFUNDS or exchanges. Your spot for the cruise is reserved the moment you purchase tickets. Please don't be late.

The Cherry Blossom will depart and return to the dock in Old Town Alexandria. The cruise is scheduled to sail from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, exact times may be subject to change.

Since 2007 — T-MODE® hosts events to help fans of Japanese Pop Culture meet other fans and celebrate our interests together. What unifies us is our love of anime, manga, video games, cosplay, music, fashion, food, fun! and the vibrant culture of JAPAN.

Visit the official T-MODE Kawaii Cruise event page on our website for more information and event updates, or to become a sponsor: tmode.org/kawaii-cruise.

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